EGG DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (Maternity Cover)

Theatre Royal Bath

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in this role. We are pleased to be advertising this position and to find an efficient,
approachable and motivated candidate to provide maternity cover as Egg Development Manager for The Egg
at the Theatre Royal Bath.

At the Theatre Royal Bath, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and we strive for
equity in our recruitment and employment practices. In order to inspire and engage more people from diverse
backgrounds, we are endeavouring to actively work to address the barriers they face. We are therefore taking
the ‘positive action’ of offering an interview to all global majority applicants who meet the ‘Essential Criteria’ on
the job description for this post. Any final appointments will be made on merit.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to help applicants feel more confident throughout the
process. Please don't hesitate to let us know how we can help.

If  you  wish  to  apply,  please  complete  the  Equal  Opportunities  Monitoring  Form   and  email  your  CV  and
responses to our three questions (below) to Lydia McCotter: recruitment@theatreroyal.org.uk
I enclose the following written materials:

1.  Background to the Theatre Royal Bath
2.  Job Description and Personal Specification
3.  Egg Development Manager (Maternity Cover) Application Procedure

Details of how to complete the questions can be found at the end of the Egg Development Manager
(Maternity Cover) Application Procedure document.

Please ensure applications reach us no later than 12 o'clock (noon) on Monday 6th October 2025.

Interviews will take place in person at the Theatre Royal Bath on Thursday 9th October and you will receive
notice of your call to interview no later than Tuesday 7th October.

The application process will include a formal interview.
Thank you for your interest in Theatre Royal Bath and I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Andrea Harris
Head of Development

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 Egg Development Manager (Maternity Cover) Job Pack

Background to the Theatre Royal Bath
The Theatre Royal Bath is one of the oldest continually working theatres in the country, having originally
opened in 1805. A Grade II* listed building, it is described by the Theatres Trust as "One of the most
important surviving examples of Georgian theatre architecture".

The Theatre Royal Bath comprises three auditoria – the historic Main House, the innovative Ustinov Studio
and the Egg Theatre – which between them programme the best of UK touring and international theatre;
many productions either prior to or direct from the West End, a mix of drama, comedy, ballet, opera and
musical theatre and dedicated work for children and families throughout the year.

Theatre Royal Bath is a registered charity with a charitable purpose to provide high quality entertainment and
creative learning opportunities for the community. Regular visitors to the Main House include West End
transfers from companies including the National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, Mischief
Theatre (The Play That Goes Wrong) and touring companies including English Touring Opera, Rambert
Dance and much-loved and award-winning UK and international actors. The Main House also hosts one-
night events ranging from stand-up comedy with leading comedians to illustrated talks and music events.

Since 2011, under the direction of first Laurence Boswell, and more recently the internationally acclaimed
and multi-award-winning opera and theatre director Deborah Warner, the 120 seat Ustinov Studio has
transformed to an internationally acclaimed venue for innovative, creative theatre and performance including
dance and opera with numerous productions transferring from the Ustinov Studio to the West End. These are
presented alongside a continuing programme of high-quality small-scale touring theatre.

The Egg is one of the country’s most established theatres dedicated to children and young people. Since
opening in 2005, it has presented over 900 plays, programming 60 different professional productions each
year for audiences aged 0-18, hosting hundreds of theatre companies and introducing thousands of young
people to live theatre. The Egg team works with many organisations to extend the role that arts and cultural
venues play in young people’s lives, and fosters careers in the arts through: a partnership with Bath College
(Bath Theatre Academy); apprenticeships; a Youth Theatre for ages 5-25; creative participation for 25+ and
strong links with Bath Spa University, amongst many other projects.

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Plans are underway to open a new community-oriented venue, provisionally titled Venue 4, within the
existing Theatre Royal Bath footprint.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions is the theatre’s producing arm and has become one of the country’s most
prolific producers and co-producers with productions touring nationally and regularly transferring to the West
End and overseas.

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Job Description

Job Title:

Department:

Reporting to:

Egg Development Manager (Maternity Cover)

Development, Theatre Royal Bath

Head of Development

Responsible for:

n/a

Location:

Term:

Hours:

Theatre Royal Bath, office-based

Part Time, Fixed term to 31st July 2026

24 hours per week

Salary & benefits:

£31,000 per annum pro rata (£18,600)

Complimentary tickets for most productions at each of the three auditoria

(the Main House, Ustinov Studio, The Egg)

4 weeks holiday pro rata

Objectives:

•  To develop and implement strategies to secure income from trusts, foundations and individuals in support of Egg and

Engagement projects.

•  To lead on the stewardship, identification and cultivation of trust and foundation relationships.

•  To manage impact capture processes for Egg and Engagement activity

Key Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Fundraising

•  Develop and review Egg and Engagement fundraising strategies with Egg Director, Head of Engagement and Head

of Development.

•  Support the planning, budgeting and coordination of projects, in liaison with Egg Director, Head of Engagement and

Head of Development, to realise fundraising strategy.

•  Lead on the stewardship of existing funders, managing the reporting relationship.

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Identify and cultivate new trust and foundation relationships needed for Egg and Creative Learning projects. This

could include bid writing or asset creation.

•  Build strong cases for support, identifying all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for

high and mid-value funders

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•  Write, budget and submit applications to trusts and foundations.

•  Monthly reporting with Development Team and Egg Director, and Quarterly reporting to Head of Finance and Director.

•  Delivering and Managing the Egg Development Plan KPIs related to the Development Team.

•  Facilitate the writing of the next Egg Development Plan 2027-2032

Communications

•  Lead  on  the  planning,  design  and  publication  of  annual  Egg  impact  reports,  in  liaison  with  The  Egg  and  the

Development team.

•  Create visually engaging, accurate and compelling materials for promotion and reporting.

•  Work  with  the  Marketing  Department,  in  coordination  with  the  Development  Team,  to  create  a  schedule  of  Egg

Development communications to compliment The Egg marketing.

•  Design and execute plans to maintain and grow individual giving to the Wonderfund, in collaboration with the wider

Development Team.

•  Oversee  integrated  communications  and  marketing  campaigns  related  to  the  Wonderfund  and  any  strategically

significant Egg and Engagement work

•  Managing freelance professionals in the creation of projects and materials for Egg fundraising where an investment

in these services have been agreed within the Egg and TRBs budget.

Data and Impact

•  Develop and refine the impact capture and reporting process.

•  Gather and share data internally to support project planning and understand progress against the KPIs laid out in the

Egg Development Plan.

•  Maintain accurate records of all applications, prospects and donor relationships using Spektrix.

•  Analyse donor trends and manage fundraising pipeline using Spektrix.

•  Provide clear guidance to colleagues on funded project requirements, deadlines and reporting,  contributing to the

creation of management processes to gather this data, including the Wonderfund and project activity.

•  Provide data for use at Board level to support decision-making.

•  Manage the collection of all qualitative and quantitative data for reporting purposes to donors, trusts and foundations

and service level agreement partners including Bath Spa University.

Partnerships

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Identify local and national partnerships that support the goals of The Egg and Engagement.

•  Fostering and maintaining local and national relationships with cultural and education partnerships, to support The

Egg’s and Theatre Royal Bath’s goals in its charitable purpose.

General

•  Deliver an ethical, legal and appropriate service for Theatre Royal Bath to a high standard.

•  Be fully conversant with all Theatre Royal Bath policies.

•  Attend Development meetings as required.

•  Always abide by the financial coding, management and monetary systems laid down by Theatre Royal Bath’s Finance

Department.

•  Act always in the best interests of Theatre Royal Bath.

•  Attend evening and weekend events as required.

•  Carry out any further duties as reasonable requested by the General Manager or Theatre Director.

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Person Specification

In completing your application, please refer to the Person Specification outlined below.

Experience

     Essential

•  At least 5 years proven experience in a development role, specifically with a strong track record in

securing and growing income across fundraising streams

•  At least 3 years proven experience securing income from trusts and foundations
•  A strong track-record in managing a portfolio of relationships, including stewardship and donor

relationships

•  Experience of writing compelling narratives, programme structures and budgets at pace
•  Deep knowledge of charity fundraising, marketing and campaign delivery

Preferable
•  Experience using Spektrix
•  Partnerships and contract management
•  Event Management
•  Facilitation and training skills

Qualifications        Preferable

•  Fundraising
•  Marketing

Skills

       Essential

•  Computer proficient (Microsoft, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook).
•  Very clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
•  Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
•  Excellent numeracy skills and financial literacy
•  Excellent organisation skills and a willingness to adapt to different roles as may be required.
•  Confidence using cloud-based software to manage projects, collaborate or to create marketing materials

at short notice

•  Ability to work well with both self-motivation and willing to work under the direction of Senior staff.
•  Ability to multi-task, prioritise and problem solve.
•  A flexible attitude towards hours of work and the cross-over of duties with other departments.
•  Ability to exercise discretion at all times.

Personal Qualities  Essential

•  Confident, enthusiastic, professional and self-motivated.
•  Creative, empathetic and with a passion for community arts impact.
•  Ability to work under pressure and to stay calm, with a practical attitude towards problem solving.
•  Ability to prioritise tasks, work flexibly and use your own initiative.
•  Welcoming and polite.
•  A positive attitude towards learning and personal development.

Preferable
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Interest in theatre and the arts.
•  Good knowledge of local area.

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Application Procedure

Deadline for Applications:

First Stage Interviews:

12 noon, Monday 6th October 2025
Thursday 9th October 2025

Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon:

●  Receipt of at least two independent written references, which are satisfactory to Theatre Royal Bath.

○  N.b: References produced by candidates will not be accepted.

●  Verification of identity and Right to Work in the UK to be produced at interview stage.

Application Procedure

Please submit an up-to-date CV (2 pages max, PDF format) and respond to the three questions below.

Please use no more than 400 words per question.

1.  How are you suited to this role? We are asking this question to hear about how your relevant experience

and knowledge match the person specification.

2.  Tell us about a project you have worked on (it doesn’t have to be theatre) that you feel has had a

powerful and positive impact on the public and how you know that to be true. We are asking this to

learn more about your ability to write persuasively.

3.  Tell us about a challenging situation you faced at work and how you dealt with it. We are asking this

to learn how you face challenges or stressful situations.

Please email your CV and answers to your questions to: recruitment@theatreroyal.org.uk quoting your name

and Egg Development Manager (Maternity Cover) in the subject line). We may ask you about your CV or

your application in your interview. Please be prepared to speak about those documents and related experience.

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