Development Assistant
Permanent, Full Time
to £25,000 pa depending on experience
Join CFT as our Development Assistant and play a key role in growing the theatre’s fundraising income by supporting campaigns, nurturing donor relationships, and helping to deliver events that spark excitement and generosity. We’re seeking an organised and people-focused individual to provide high‑quality administrative, data, finance, and stewardship support across the Development department, ensuring the smooth operation of the team while assisting on events and campaigns. If you love the arts, notice the details, enjoy being helpful, and are energised by working with others, we’d love to hear from you.
Full details of the role can be found on our website https://www.cft.org.uk/jobs/development-assistant
To apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter, or video, to by the closing date of 10pm 13 May 2026 quoting job reference: 2604DA. Let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification.
We’d love to hear about what makes you a great fit in your own words. We encourage candidates not to rely on AI for their applications, as a more personalised approach gives us a better sense of who you are.
Please email if you’d like to arrange for an informal chat about the role before applying.
