Senior Patrons Manager

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Merrifield Consultants Full time

Merrifield Consultants are thrilled to be working with the National Theatre to find a Senior Patrons Manager; someone who can personally lead on the cultivation and stewardship of the two highest levels of Patron Memberships (Benefactors and Olivier Circle), whilst managing the Patrons Manager, who looks after the other Patron levels, and the Individual Giving Officer, who provides support across the team.

Role: Senior Patrons Manager

Reports to: Head of Individual Giving

Location: Lambeth, London

Terms: Full time, permanent, Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Salary: Circa 42k depending on experience

The National Theatre makes theatre that entertains and inspires, sharing unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world each year. It is a registered charity with deeply embedded social purpose, working with hundreds of schools and communities across the UK to spark imagination and inspire creativity, and to develop skills and pathways for careers in theatre. The Development Department is the fundraising function of the National Theatre, raising essential funds from individuals, corporations and charitable trusts and foundations to enable the theatre to carry out its mission and plan for future years.

The Senior Patrons Manager is a crucial member of the Development team, responsible for leading the Patrons team to raise more than 2m per annum, from donors giving between 1, ,000 to the National Theatre each year. This includes Young Patron Ambassadors, Patrons, Premier Patrons, Benefactors and Olivier Circle, with the post-holder leading on the cultivation and stewardship of the two highest levels - who enjoy some of programme's most notable annual events and trips. Together the Patrons team ensure donors enjoy year-round engagement with the National Theatre and provide the maximum financial contribution by return.

Skills & Experience

  • Proven track record of personally soliciting 4-and 5-figure gifts from individuals.
  • Experience of dealing with high net worth individuals and senior volunteers.
  • Excellent personal presentation and communication skills, including experience of writing copy in line with organisational messaging.
  • Experience of budget setting and monitoring.
  • Experience of line management.
  • Experience of working with a fundraising database or customer relationship management system.
  • Experience of event organisation.
  • Knowledge of Gift Aid and other tax effective giving mechanisms.
  • A passion for the arts and theatre.

We're also looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, outstanding and proven organisational ability and the ability to build strong, authentic relationships with supporters, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.

This is a really exciting time to join the National Theatre as they begin a 125m fundraising campaign, Stories Start Here. Over the next four years, the Development team will deliver their most ambitious fundraising endeavour to date, generating revenue and capital funds that will ensure the National Theatre is a creative powerhouse, attracting world-leading talent to create unforgettable theatre which can be enjoyed live and digitally around the world.

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th May

1st stage Interviews: w/c 20th May

2nd stage in-person interviews: tbc

To make an enquiry or to apply please contact Emma Bell at Merrifield Consultants: (url removed). We look forward to hearing about your interest in this exciting opportunity

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.



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