Organizer Information
Theatre Peckham is a multi-award-winning, South-East London-based learning theatre with a 40-year legacy of widening access to the arts and nurturing creative talent from first experience through to professional practice. Rooted in Peckham and working across Camberwell, Southwark, and wider London, the organisation is recognised for its commitment to representation, inclusion, and artistic excellence.
Its mission is to build a representative and inclusive society where everyone can participate in, lead, work in, and enjoy creativity and culture. Through its “Theatre Peckham Model,” the organisation develops young people, emerging artists, and local creatives by providing structured pathways into the creative industries. It operates as both a producing theatre and an educational hub, delivering performances in its 200-seat theatre, studio spaces, and partner venues such as Canada Water Theatre.
Theatre Peckham is also an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, reflecting its national significance within the UK cultural ecology. It is strongly committed to values of representation, collaboration, innovation, ambition, and relationships, actively working with artists, educators, funders, and community partners to expand opportunity and access.
Title & Description
Development Officer – Fundraising, Partnerships & Income Development Role
This opportunity is for a Development Officer to join Theatre Peckham’s Development and Partnerships team. The role focuses on supporting the organisation’s fundraising strategy, with a strong emphasis on writing funding applications, cultivating donor relationships, and supporting income diversification strategies.
The postholder will play a key role in securing funding from trusts and foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors, while also contributing to evaluation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The role supports both small-to-mid scale funding applications (up to £30,000) and contributes to broader strategic funding bids.
The position is designed to strengthen Theatre Peckham’s long-term sustainability, ensuring continued investment in youth programmes, artistic productions, and community engagement initiatives. It combines strategic fundraising work with hands-on writing, relationship management, and data-informed reporting.
The Role Overview
- Job Title: Development Officer
- Salary: £28,000 – £33,000 per annum (pro-rata, depending on experience)
- Contract Type: Part-time (28 hours per week, excluding unpaid breaks)
- Reporting To: Head of Development & Partnerships
- Working With: Programme teams, funding partners, and internal departments
- Working Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (10 am–6 pm, including 1-hour unpaid break)
- Contract Nature: Permanent (subject to organisational terms and standard employment conditions)
- Safeguarding Requirement: Enhanced DBS check required or valid certificate (issued within the last 6 months)
Position & Tasks
- Writing and submitting funding applications for grants up to £30,000 (core, project-based, and unrestricted funding)
- Supporting larger-scale funding bids in collaboration with senior leadership
- Developing strong funding narratives that reflect Theatre Peckham’s mission and impact
- Collecting and translating programme data into compelling evaluation reports
- Maintaining relationships with existing funders through updates, reporting, and stewardship
- Researching new funding opportunities across trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and individual giving
- Supporting fundraising campaigns, cultivation events, and donor engagement activities
- Managing prospect pipelines, fundraising calendars, and tracking systems
- Working closely with programme teams to gather impact evidence and case studies
- Contributing to organisational learning through monitoring and evaluation processes
Categories
This opportunity is within the arts management and cultural sector, specifically:
- Cultural Management
- Arts Administration
- Fundraising & Development
- Theatre & Performing Arts Institutions
- Creative Industries (Support Services)
- Community Arts & Education Programming
Eligibility
- Experience in fundraising, grant writing, or development work within the arts or charity sector
- Proven ability to write successful funding applications (ideally £10,000+)
- Strong written communication and storytelling skills
- Experience in managing deadlines and multiple funding pipelines
- Ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative impact data
The role is suitable for:
- UK-based applicants with the legal right to work in the UK
- Candidates with experience in arts organisations, charities, or cultural institutions
- Early-career to mid-level professionals with relevant fundraising experience
- Applicants from all backgrounds; Theatre Peckham actively encourages applications from underrepresented communities
Program Benefits
While this is an employment role rather than a residency, selected candidates benefit from:
- Competitive salary within the UK arts sector range (£28k–£33k pro-rata)
- Opportunity to work within a leading National Portfolio Organisation
- Exposure to high-level fundraising, partnerships, and strategic development work
- Professional development in bid writing, donor cultivation, and arts funding ecosystems
- Collaborative working environment within a recognised cultural institution
- Contribution to impactful youth, community, and artistic programming
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Completed official Theatre Peckham application form (mandatory)
- Completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
- Supporting Statement demonstrating suitability for the role
- Evidence of relevant experience (within application form only; CVs are not accepted)
Additional requirements:
- Applications must be named in the format: First Name–Last Name–Role Title
- CVs, certificates, or external attachments will not be considered
- Applications written using AI tools are discouraged unless personalised and reflective of the applicant’s own experience
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 10 June 2026
- Interviews: Monday 15 June & Tuesday 16 June
- Start Date: As soon as possible after the appointment
Location
London, United Kingdom
Additional Details
- Theatre Peckham is a family-friendly employer and supports flexible working arrangements
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, and sustainability is integral to the organisation
- An enhanced DBS check is required due to work with young people and community programmes
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to high application volume
- Feedback is not provided at the application stage
- The organisation operates under UK employment and data protection regulations