Head of Individual Giving

Head of Individual Giving 

Buxton Opera House is a beautiful Edwardian theatre and one of the country's finest examples of Frank Matcham theatre design. Under the leadership of Paul Kerryson, CEO, Buxton Opera House has become one of Britain's leading receiving theatres. Our programme comprises around 450 performances each year including dance, comedy, children's shows, drama, live music, pantomime and opera, with a thriving programme of work at the Pavilion Arts Centre which includes live music and a space for young artists to perform. The Opera House is also home to the renowned Buxton International Festival, now celebrating its 40th year, as well as a lively Fringe Theatre and Community and Education Programme. 

This is an exciting role for someone looking to take the next step in their career and would suit an individual who is looking to step up into a more senior role within an organisation where there is scope for development into a Head of Development role. The post holder will work closely with the CEO, and major internal and external stakeholders. This is a senior management position and requires someone who can work independently while adopting a collaborative approach to ensure that the organisation can maximise opportunities, maintain consistent messaging and meet income targets. 

The Head of Individual Giving will play a key role in managing and growing the theatre’s individual giving income, membership schemes and events, and will support corporate income. In addition, the postholder will be responsible for managing and expanding our individual giving tiered membership scheme as well as cultivation events that encourage giving, growing and stewarding a major donor income stream. Demonstrable fundraising experience and the ability to deliver a high standard of customer service to both colleagues and external stakeholders both online and face-to-face is essential. 

We want to employ passionate, hard-working and dedicated individuals who are committed to the future of Buxton Opera House; if this is you, do consider applying to work with us even if you don’t meet all the criteria in job specification – we want to hear from you. 

Ideally you will start as soon as possible, but we accept that notice may need to be worked. You can find out more about the role and working at Buxton Opera House by visiting our website HERE. If you are curious about whether this role might be for you and would like to know more, please contact Paul Kerryson at pkerryson@boh.org.uk to arrange an informal chat. 

If you feel you have the skills suitable for this role and wish to apply, please submit a covering letter setting out why you are suitable and why you want to work at Buxton Opera House (no more than two pages) along with your CV, via the email application below. 

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 6 February 2025.

Interview date: Wednesday 12 February 2025.

We are strongly committed to diversity. We strive to recruit, retain and advance people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the cultural sector.