Fundraising Manager

Fundraising Manager-£34,413-£38,934 - Theatre Royal Winchester/ Hybrid

The Role

Are you an ambitious fundraiser ready to secure major support for a thriving arts and education charity while advancing your own career in a rewarding role? Looking for a role where you can enjoy fantastic benefits while supporting theatre, festivals and community projects?

This is more than just another Fundraising Manager role. It’s a chance to take ownership of an ambitious fundraising strategy at the heart of one of Winchester’s leading cultural charities.

As Fundraising Manager, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to shape the future of Theatre Royal Winchester, support the much-loved Hat Fair festival and play a key role in delivering meaningful community initiatives.

You’ll have the freedom to develop innovative fundraising campaigns, strengthen high-value partnerships and expand supporter networks, all while working in a collaborative, creative environment where your ideas and achievements will truly matter.

For an experienced Fundraising Manager, this role offers genuine career satisfaction, variety and the chance to make a visible difference through your work every single day.

If you’re ready to bring your fundraising expertise to a creative, ambitious organisation, apply today.

Key Responsibilities

Secure funding through Trusts and Foundations applications

Build strong relationships with major donors, members, and corporate supporters

Develop individual giving, digital fundraising, and legacy campaigns

Grow and manage membership schemes

Oversee fundraising events and donor stewardship activities

Maintain accurate fundraising data, reporting, and GDPR compliance

Support internal teams to embed fundraising across the organisation

Help shape sustainable future funding for Hat Fair and wider charity projects

The Company

Play to the Crowd is an arts and education charity dedicated to delighting and uniting communities through the power of live performance and participation.

From the historic Theatre Royal Winchester to the much-loved Hat Fair, the organisation delivers meaningful cultural experiences while continuing to invest in its future, environmental improvements, and community impact.

The Benefits

Salary of £34,413 rising to £38,934 depending on service

Hybrid working

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Contributory pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to complimentary theatre tickets

Free membership of Play to the Crowd

Bar discounts

Flexible working options considered

The Person

To succeed as Fundraising Manager, you should have

At least 3 years’ charitable fundraising experience

A strong record of meeting income targets

Experience with trusts, foundations, donor relations, and corporate partnerships

Excellent communication and bid-writing skills

Financial confidence and strong organisational ability

Data management and GDPR knowledge

A genuine enthusiasm for arts, culture, and community impact

Experience in arts, cultural organisations, or Spektrix is advantageous.