Are you an ambitious fundraiser looking for an opportunity with an exciting and established portfolio and an internationally renowned brand? Are you skilled at securing and stewarding six-figure gifts and growing portfolios? Can you lead, motivate and inspire a small, hardworking team?
We are looking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to lead the strategy, cultivation and stewardship of major (five and six-figure) gifts. This is a fixed-term position to cover family leave, expected to run from May 2026 until around May 2027. It's a wonderful opportunity to join the RSC in a period of strategic change and growth. You will work closely with Co-Artistic Directors Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey and Executive Director Andrew Leveson to generate support for our acclaimed work both on and off stage.
Reporting to the Development Director, your key areas of responsibility will include:
* Managing a portfolio of around 50 active supporters and prospects, predominantly from the UK and the US, with a focus on new gifts of six figures.
* Leading and motivating the Major Gifts team, setting and meeting bold and achievable financial targets.
* Working with senior leaders, Board, Governors and high-level volunteers to engage supporters and prospects.
* Working with the Development Events team to deliver a programme of events for major philanthropists.
* Monitoring annual income targets, budgets and KPIs.
To be suitable for this role, it's essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:
* Excellent leadership and team management skills.
* Exceptional fundraising skills, with a track record of securing and stewarding six-figure gifts.
* The ability to represent the RSC at a senior level.
* The ability to work effectively under pressure, balancing long-term strategic planning with short-term results.
The RSC's Development department is split between Stratford-upon-Avon and London, and the majority of the Major Gifts team is based in Stratford-upon-Avon. This position can be based in either Stratford-upon-Avon or London and will require regular travel to the other office (expenses are covered by the RSC). This role is a full-time, fixed-term contract position based on working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will be required to work in the office or on site for a minimum of 3 days per week. Due to the nature of our work, occasional weekend and evening work will be required and there may be some international travel.
Application Process
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk
The interviews will be in-person, in late February.
About the RSC
The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.
We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.
We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.
The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.