Join Our Team - Head of Development
Purpose of Job
This is a new but very important role for Leeds Heritage Theatres, and one which will primarily be responsible for the planning and implementation of comprehensive development strategies that align with our mission and vision.
The postholder will have a robust understanding of the cultural landscape, particularly in fundraising, stakeholder engagement and partnership cultivation, whilst being adept at identifying and securing diverse funding sources, including grants, sponsorships and donations. With an emphasis on fostering a culture of collaboration and engagement, the Head of Development will work closely with artistic colleagues, the Board and community stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth and innovation, to ensure robust support of our artistic programmes and heritage buildings, and achievement of our financial goals.
About You
You will thrive in a dynamic setting, have a knack for storytelling and genuinely care about elevating the arts. You will enjoy collaborating with diverse stakeholders and have a proven track record in fundraising and donor relations as well as a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the sector so as to ensure financial sustainability of our vital creative programmes within our heritage buildings.
For full details of the role please see the job pack.
*Leeds Heritage Theatres is committed to promoting the safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and relevant roles will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.
About us
Leeds Heritage Theatres is a registered charity united by a single cause; to bring people together, create the extraordinary and provide a positive environment in which to entertain and educate.
Our three venues – Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and the Hyde Park Picture House – collectively present the very best in live performance, music, comedy and film; drawing audiences of around 350,000 a year from the Leeds city region and beyond.
We’re proud of who we are and what we do. With our combined, unique skills, we make a real difference. We inspire one another. We become stronger. Everyone is welcome to share in this labour of love.
Salary and Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent
Responsible to: Head of Learning and Development
Salary: £42,000 – £45,000, dependent on experience
Holiday entitlement: 25 days (plus bank holidays), increasing after five-years service
Benefits
- Generous average salary pension scheme, plus health and sickness benefits
- Regular staff offers and discounts for our venues and local businesses
- Free to use Employee Assistance Programme that supports your health and wellbeing
- Personnel investment and training
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Positive Work Environment Policies in place
- Family Friendly policies including maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay, Breastfeeding Policy and up to 5 days FTE paid carers leave
- Flexible working approaches in place including a Working from Home Policy, Menopause Support Policy and Special Leave Policy (with carers passports, access riders, wellbeing action plans available)
Probation Period: Six months
Notice Period: Two months, on completion of probationary period
Hours: 37 per week usually worked over five days including some evening and weekend working but flexible hours will also be considered. Hybrid working available with two days in the office as a minimum
To apply
Valued Recruitment is working exclusively with Leeds Heritage Theatres to recruit our Head of Development role. They are an ethical recruitment company, intent on hiring inclusively and transparently.
To apply, Valued Recruitment welcome a CV and a 1-2 page covering letter addressing your interest in the role and how you meet the competencies in the job description. Please send this to anna@youarevalued.co.uk
The deadline for receipt of applications is Thu 5 December (Midday).
Our organisation is actively seeking applications from people from the global majority and those with a disability.
We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and relevant roles will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.