Head of Trust’s & Foundations

Summary

The Almeida Theatre is seeking a Head of Trusts and Foundations. This post is offered as a Permanent, Full-Time contract.

More Details

This is an exciting time to join the Almeida Theatre with a new Artistic Director set to join the organisation in 2026. 

The Head of Trusts & Foundations will be responsible for cultivating and growing income from both private and statutory funding bodies, implementing and delivering a strategy for this vital income stream for the theatre, alongside stewarding existing relationships to ensure the highest level of care for those already supporting us.  

Application deadline: 12 noon, Tuesday 24th June 2025
Interviews will take place: w/c 30th June 2025 

The Development team has an ambitious target of approximately £2m to raise each year, of which currently almost £400,000 is forecast through Trust & Foundation revenue this year. . Working with the incoming Development Director, the postholder will build on the relationship management of our much-valued existing portfolio of funders to provide excellent stewardship, alongside identifying potential supporters to maintain and grow our income in exciting, innovative, and strategic ways through high-quality, persuasive applications.

As Head of Trusts & Foundations the postholder will be central to ensuring revenue targets are met each year and building a strategy which elevates T&F income over the next 3 years, and which also creates a pipeline of Capital prospects to support further essential works.

If you are a strategic and creative thinker, looking for the next step in your career and want to work in one of the most exciting London theatres, this role is for you.

For a job description and details of how to apply please visit our website: https://almeida.co.uk/working-at-the-almeida 

Organisation

Almeida Theatre

Salary (Exact)

£43,000 – 45,000

Closing Date

20/06/2025

Contract Type

Permanent, Full Time

Job Type

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

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