Head of Development Events
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
RADA has stood at the forefront of dramatic arts training for over 120 years, nurturing generations of actors, directors, writers, producers and technical artists. Access and diversity are at the heart of who we are, and we are deeply committed to ensuring talented students from all backgrounds can experience our training, uplifting the greatest range of voices and perspectives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and manage special events that cultivate and steward individual supporters, corporate partners, trusts, and graduates to drive future fundraising growth.
Lead the programming and operational delivery of an annual programme of events supporting strategic priorities, including income generation, public programmes, industry connections, graduate and student engagement, and royal patronage events.
Collaborate with Development colleagues to help deliver the new multi‑year fundraising campaign strategy.
Engage confidently and professionally with senior creative people internally and externally, and work at both strategic and operational levels.
Qualifications
Experienced fundraising events professional with a track record of success in complex event planning and fundraising.
Strong relational and communication skills, able to build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, including creative leaders and corporate partners.
Ability to work both strategically and operationally, supporting the wider fundraising initiative.
Team‑orientated mindset, skilled at collaborating with colleagues across the Development team.
Benefits
38 days’ holiday
Defined contribution pension scheme
Hybrid working
Equality and Diversity
We are taking positive action by guaranteeing an interview to any applicant who self‑identifies as being from a Black, Asian or Global Majority background, and/or who self‑identifies as Deaf or disabled, and has experience as a development department lead or deputy lead in the cultural and Higher Education sectors. If you regard yourself as having these characteristics, please state so clearly on your supporting statement.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr