CATALYST | Development Trainee

Summary

Deepen your understanding of the theatre industry through this traineeship scheme, where you’ll be joining the team behind Donmar Warehouse’s fundraising for 12 months.

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https://www.donmarwarehouse.com/about/ – The Donmar Warehouse makes unmissable, exceptional productions of classic plays, new works by leading writers, and intimate musicals to thrill and inspire its audiences. In a converted Covent Garden warehouse space, in the heart of London’s West End, audiences experience the power of live performance up close, sitting no more than four rows away from the action. The Donmar has blazed a trail for thirty years creating legendary performances by some of the world’s greatest artists, reaching global audiences through transfers across the West End, Broadway and beyond, and that legacy is the foundation of its approach today.

In this role, you will deepen your understanding of the theatre industry by joining the Individual Giving team where you will gain an understanding of Individual Giving within the fundraising landscape at large, within the Donmar, and gain experience running a thriving theatre membership scheme.

Within this front-facing post, you will support the smooth running of the Friends and Best Friends membership scheme, liaise with the Events team to deliver the events programme for Donmar supporters, identify new members and offer administrative support for the Patron scheme.

By the end of the 12 months, you will leave with a deeper understanding of fundraising, including the importance of relationship building and working closely with key stakeholders, as well as a strong grasp of how to confidently communicate the need for support.

Donmar Warehouse’s CATALYST talent development programme supports the development of talent both on and offstage which is underrepresented both at the Donmar and in the wider industry. Through this 12-month programme, the Donmar creates bespoke experiences for roles/individuals within the organisation, welcoming a range of voices and skills to the Donmar. With organisation-wide investment, each opportunity provides focused mentorship and will serve to expand your knowledge of the theatre sector at large.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th May at 11.59pm

Salary: £25,643 per annum

Working hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Terms: Fixed-Term, Full Time

Duration: 12 months

Organisation

Donmar Warehouse

Salary (Exact)

£25,643 per annum

Closing Date

05/05/2025

Contract Type

Fixed Term, Full Time

Job Type

Administrative (Venue Management, HR, Finance, Legal, IT, etc.), Business Development & Partnerships

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