Development Director

The Marylebone Theatre is seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Development Director to develop and deliver a fundraising strategy aiming to secure £200k annually. This will involve establishing and nurturing relationships with major donors, developing a patrons and corporate sponsors scheme and applications to trusts and foundations.

Job Title: Development Director, Marylebone Theatre

Company:  Marylebone Theatre (Anthroposophical Association Ltd)

Location: London

Job Type: Full-time – Schedule anticipated 9-5 Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend events for which TOIL will be provided

Salary: £40k per annum

 

The Marylebone Theatre is seeking a highly skilled and entrepreneurial Individual Development Director to partner our Artistic Director and Executive Director in developing and driving forward a fundraising strategy with the goal of securing £200k annually. This will involve establishing and nurturing relationships with major donors, developing a patrons and corporate sponsors scheme and overseeing our consultant fundraisers to make applications to trusts and foundations. Since opening in autumn ’22, the theatre has established itself as one of London’s most exciting venues, receiving numerous four and five star reviews in the national papers, winning numerous awards and hosting some of the best creative talent in the country from Mark Rylance and Kristin Scott Thomas to Trevor Nunn and Harriet Walter. It is an exciting time to join the theatre and we hope to bring someone on board with the drive and energy to make a real difference.  

Main Responsibilities 

Strategic

• To design and present a fundraising strategy for increasing income across three streams: major donations; patrons and corporates; trusts and foundations. 
• To set fundraising targets and present quarterly progress reports. 

Fundraising

• Lead on attracting major donations, including developing and maintaining relationships with potential and actual donors and creating cultivation events, including gala nights and special receptions. 

• Secure and grow Trust & Foundation income, with a particular focus on funding for core costs. Oversee our consultant fundraisers to make applications. 

• Design and deliver a Patrons and Membership scheme, including imagining and implementing an infrastructure for delivering patron and member experiences, such as attending press nights, meeting cast and creatives, attending readings and workshops 
• Design and deliver a Corporate Sponsorship scheme, including imagining and implementing an infrastructure for delivering patron and member experiences, such as attending press nights, meeting cast and creatives, attending readings and workshops – and overseeing promotion of the scheme via the website and other potential marketing channels.

• Oversee the preparation of high quality, targeted and compelling fundraising materials, including for the website, letters, proposals, presentations and updates. 

Leadership 

• Play an active and positive role as part of the Senior Leadership Team

General 

• This role requires flexibility including evening and weekend work for events 
• As a term of your employment, you may also be asked to undertake other such appropriate duties as and when required of you. 
• Participate in all training and development initiatives as required. 
• Attend MT press nights and patrons & members evenings. 
• Attend weekly staff meetings and regular MT meetings. 

Administrative

• To report on all meetings and maintain accurate records, including monitoring income against targets and flagging risks and opportunities. 
• To provide data and context for updates to the board of trustees.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the DD may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required and at the discretion of the Board.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of fundraising from individual supporters, including managing donor relationships.
• Proven track record of asking for and securing gifts. 
• Demonstrable success in event planning. 
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with excellent planning skills
• Strong project management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written 
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach with willingness to work evenings and weekends

 

How to Apply:
Please send your CV & cover letter to Alexander @marylebonetheatre.com 

Closing date 22nd July 2026 2025

 We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.