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CATALYST | Development Trainee, Donmar Warehouse

  •  London
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes May 5, 2025
  •  Theo Perrin
  •  recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

Deepen your understanding of the theatre industry through this traineeship scheme, where you'll be joining the team behind Donmar Warehouse's fundraising for 12 months.

Job Description

https://www.donmarwarehouse.com/about/ - The Donmar Warehouse makes unmissable, exceptional productions of classic plays, new works by leading writers, and intimate musicals to thrill and inspire its audiences. In a converted Covent Garden warehouse space, in the heart of London's West End, audiences experience the power of live performance up close, sitting no more than four rows away from the action. The Donmar has blazed a trail for thirty years creating legendary performances by some of the world's greatest artists, reaching global audiences through transfers across the West End, Broadway and beyond, and that legacy is the foundation of its approach today.

In this role, you will deepen your understanding of the theatre industry by joining the Individual Giving team where you will gain an understanding of Individual Giving within the fundraising landscape at large, within the Donmar, and gain experience running a thriving theatre membership scheme.

Within this front-facing post, you will support the smooth running of the Friends and Best Friends membership scheme, liaise with the Events team to deliver the events programme for Donmar supporters, identify new members and offer administrative support for the Patron scheme.

By the end of the 12 months, you will leave with a deeper understanding of fundraising, including the importance of relationship building and working closely with key stakeholders, as well as a strong grasp of how to confidently communicate the need for support.

Donmar Warehouse's CATALYST talent development programme supports the development of talent both on and offstage which is underrepresented both at the Donmar and in the wider industry. Through this 12-month programme, the Donmar creates bespoke experiences for roles/individuals within the organisation, welcoming a range of voices and skills to the Donmar. With organisation-wide investment, each opportunity provides focused mentorship and will serve to expand your knowledge of the theatre sector at large.

Job Requirements

Essential

  • Experience working in an office context, either as a volunteer, work experience or employee
  • Attention to detail in all work, with strong administration and organisational skills
  • A desire to pursue a career in the arts
  • A collaborative team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
  • Excellent face-to-face, telephone and written communication skills
  • Ability to use initiative and work as part of a busy team
  • An interest in the fundraising sector
  • An eagerness to learn and develop new skills
  • Basic IT skills, with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Drive
  • Flexibility and willingness to work outside of normal office hours on a regular basis for events including evenings and occasional weekends (time off will be given to make up for any 'out of hours' work)
  • No previous study or experience of working in theatre is required but a demonstrated desire to learn is essential.

Please see the Creative Access website for more information on the role.

Job Responsibilities

What you will receive

  • A strong understanding of the theatre industry and the key role that fundraising plays at the Donmar and within the sector at large
  • Experience of day-to-day running of a membership scheme
  • Research proficiency across different supporter groups
  • Excellent administrative skills
  • Confidence in communicating with a variety of people including supporters, VIPs and key stakeholders
  • Working knowledge of key industry databases including Spektrix, DotDigital, Canva and external suppliers
  • Cross-departmental mentorship and company-wide investment in your professional development
  • Access to a thriving and active Donmar trainee alumni community

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How to Apply

*Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity
*Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)
*Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully
*Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: [email protected]

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