At Hampstead Theatre, we create progressive, thought provoking and original theatre, working with the best creative talent. The Development Manager plays a vital role within the Development team by both supporting and leading activity to help Hampstead Theatre reach its ambitious fundraising target (£1.5m this year). The role includes front-line management of the Friends Scheme and Corporate members; co-managing the department''s busy schedule of fundraising events, including the annual Gala; as well as securing gifts from high-net-worth individuals. The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for bold, ambitious, original theatre, experience of managing large-scale fundraising events and previous experience working in fundraising for a producing theatre or in an arts environment. At this critical juncture in Hampstead''s history, this is the perfect opportunity for a talented, well organized and enthusiastic individual with fundraising experience to help take Hampstead to the next level. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Friends and Friends Plus Schemes: Managing the Friends and Friends Plus Schemes, including renewals and thank yous, and monitoring current and lapsed members. Recruiting new Friends and Friends Plus Schemes including desk research and making approaches. Reviewing and acting on opportunities for upgrades amongst Friends and Friends Plus Schemes. Creating the Supporters'' e-newsletter, including generating exclusive content. Running Supporters'' Breakfast