THEATRE PECKHAM: INSPIRING CREATIVITY & AMBITION

Charity Relationships Manager

Our Vision: We are building a representative and inclusive society where everyone can participate in, lead,
work in, and enjoy creativity and culture.

Background information: Theatre Peckham is a charity championing artistic excellence and social change, since
1986. From our south-east London home, we provide engagement and training opportunities for children and
young people, nurture the growth of young creatives, and provide pathways into the creative industry.
We deliver a dynamic programme of productions and events in our state-of-the-art 200-seat theatre and
studios, presenting work that reflects the experiences of our community. Through this we’re known as a
vibrant cultural hub for creativity that shapes the wider arts sector.

Theatre Peckham is a multi-award-winning theatre including 2024 winner of Drama & Theatre Magazine’s
Excellence in Musical Theatre Award, following our Editor’s Award in 2021. A two-time OFFIE Award-winning
theatre and Cultural Venue of the Year – London & South East Prestige Awards 2024. We platform innovative
productions that push the boundaries of form, find exciting ways to tell new or retell existing stories and
champion diverse voices. We host a range of projects in collaboration with partners including Poetic Unity,
Words of Colour, Young and Talented, Mountview, RADA, Guildhall, and we manage Canada Water Theatre, a
dynamic cultural space that provides creative engagement opportunities for the local community. Through
these partnerships we create meaningful connections, inspiring dialogue, strengthening our community and
building a legacy of inclusive participation in the arts.

Theatre Peckham is regarded as a key player in the local arts and education landscape, we deliver local and
national priorities with our key strength of quality engagement with young people, enabling individuals to find
their voice in the world and in the arts industry.

At Theatre Peckham we value Representation, Collaboration, Innovation, Ambition and Relationships.

This is an opportunity to join Theatre Peckham’s dynamic team who work collaboratively and are a driving
force of change within the industry.

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Job Title:
Reporting to:
Responsible for:
Working closely with:   CEO/Artistic Director and Head of Finance
Purpose of Role:

Charity Relationships Manager
CEO/Artistic Director
Funding and Projects Partners

The Charity Relationships Manager will be responsible for driving Theatre
Peckham's fundraising and partnership strategies, ensuring continued growth and
long-term sustainability. Providing high-level support to the CEO/Artistic Director,
this role focuses on cultivating relationships with funders, community partners,
trusts, foundations, and individual donors to enable the ongoing delivery of
Theatre Peckham’s inclusive creative mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Administration:

•  Provide executive assistance to the CEO/Artistic Director, including coordinating logistics and

administrative support for all community and organisational activities.

Fundraising:

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Lead on development initiatives, including fundraising and reporting, ensuring that all project
outcomes align with funder priorities and organisational goals.

•  Deliver the fundraising strategy to generate income for projects, core costs, and capital costs.
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Lead fundraising efforts, including major gift campaigns, grant writing, and donor engagement
strategies.

•  Oversee funding applications, including managing bid writers and supporting the ongoing
recruitment and supervision of Theatre Peckham’s Development Officer Internship.

Relationship Management:

•  Manage a portfolio of trusts and foundations, nurturing long-term relationships with funders.
•  Cultivate new relationships with prospective funders and individual donors, enhancing

engagement and encouraging ongoing support.

Project Management:

•  Manage community projects, including Theatre Works, Positive Transitions, Positive Futures,

Active Communities and Futureland, ensuring they are delivered in line with funders’
requirements.

•  Oversee recruitment and coordination of facilitators leading these community projects.
•  Monitor project progress, communicate updates to the wider team, and ensure quality control to

achieve project objectives.

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Reporting:

•  Collect, analyse and present data on Theatre Peckham’s achievements and impact across all

projects and programmes to strengthen bids and proposals.

•  Produce timely and professional impact reports that showcase outcomes while meeting all funder,

sponsor and partner requirements.

Activity Development:

•  Develop donor-focused activities that align with Theatre Peckham’s mission and maximise

individual giving opportunities through campaigns such as The Big Give, raffles, and bespoke
activities linked to productions.

Compliance and Evaluation:

•  Ensure all fundraising activities meet legal, ethical, and organisational standards.
•  Evaluate  and  report  on  strategy  effectiveness  to  drive  continuous  improvement  and  maximise

impact.

Person Specification

•  Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, and development, including trusts,

foundations, and major gifts.

•  Strong relationship-building skills with funders, donors, and community partners.
•  Experience managing projects, monitoring progress, and reporting on outcomes.
•  Strong knowledge of fundraising compliance, legal, and ethical standards.
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce compelling

reports and proposals.

•  Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and deliver to deadlines.
•  Creative and proactive, able to develop innovative fundraising activities aligned with

organisational goals.

•  Passionate about theatre, community engagement, and inclusive practice.

General

•  Advocate for Theatre Peckham’s reputation and activities both within Theatre Peckham and in the

wider arts community.

•  Undertake administrative responsibilities associated with the fulfilment of the role.
•  Undertake other duties as may be required; for example, all staff may occasionally be required to

work on the reception desk.

•  Maximise revenue and minimise expenditure whilst ensuring best possible practice across all areas of

work

•  Actively adhere to Theatre Peckham policies, including Equalities (diversity, access, equal

opportunities), Safeguarding policies.

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•  Act always in the best interest of Theatre Peckham
•  Minimise the Theatre’s environmental impact wherever possible adhering to and supporting

its Sustainability Policy.

•  Work to practical understanding and knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation and

Licensing regulations

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of this position. It is neither
comprehensive nor restrictive and does not form part of the contract of employment.

Terms:
This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week (excluding unpaid breaks)

Work address: Theatre Peckham, 221 Havil Street, London SE5 7SB and Canada Water Theatre, 21 Surrey
Quays Road, SE16 7AR

Normal working hours for this role are 10am-6pm (including a 1 hour unpaid break per day), Monday-
Friday.

Salary: £35,000–£40,000 per annum, depending on experience. We are also open to candidates working 4
days per week on a pro rata basis.

The annual paid holiday entitlement is 28 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays.

The successful candidate will be expected to apply for an enhanced DBS check or hold a valid enhanced
DBS certificate granted in the past 6 months.

Theatre Peckham is a family friendly employer and can consider flexible working hours to suit the
successful candidate. We are committed to creating a workforce which is representative of our society
and to bringing together those with a variety of skills and experiences, to help shape what we do and how
we work.

Theatre Peckham is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.

Deadline: 10am, Friday 5th December

Interviews: 10th-12th December

Start Date: As soon as possible, beginning in 2026

How to apply: Please email the completed application form (which can be downloaded from our
website) to tash@theatrepeckham.co.uk and ensure you have completed the Equal
Opportunities Form linked here.

Any questions, please contact us at
Tash@theatrepeckham.co.uk

Office number: 020 7708 5401

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Please title the job application document in the format “First Name-Last Name-Role Title”.

Please note that only applications submitted on Theatre Peckham’s Application Form, sent to us via email will
be considered. We do not accept CVs.

Theatre Peckham welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of their age, gender
identity, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, or belief.

GUIDANCE NOTES FOR APPLICANTS
These notes are intended to help you to participate in the selection process as effectively as possible by
providing us with all the information needed to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the job. Please
read these notes carefully before completing your application form. If you have any difficulty in completing the
form, please contact Tash Berg on tash@theatrepeckham.co.uk / 020 7708 5401

APPLICATION PACK
There are 2 documents that you need (1) Job description (2) Application Form. We also ask that you complete
the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring form linked above. The documents are all available to download on
the Theatre Peckham website and the link for the online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form can also be
found on the website. If you cannot obtain copies, please contact us for support. The purpose and key tasks
and responsibilities of the position are set out in the job description. It is important to read all the information
carefully before completing the application form.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION FORM
General Points

•  Please do not attach your CV or copies of education certificates to your application form. Applications

in the form of CVs will not be considered.

•  Please return via e-mail.
•  We understand that AI tools can be used to assist with applications, however these tools often make
submissions sound generic. We strongly encourage you to write in your own voice and share your
personal experiences, so your application authentically reflects who you are.

Working through the form

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Ensure that you clearly state the full job title on your application form.
If you are applying for a job share, please state this on the application form. Each individual will need
to complete a separate application form.
Think about what evidence you can provide to demonstrate you have the necessary knowledge,
experience, skills, and attributes to do the job. You may also want to include voluntary/unpaid work
experience, or experience gained in a role of responsibility in one of your leisure pursuits if this is
relevant to the requirements of the job.
The section titled 'Supporting Statement' is particularly important. This is where you make your case
for why you wish to apply for the job and what makes you a suitable applicant.
In this section, it is important that you provide evidence demonstrating your knowledge, experience
and skills relevant to the role. You should give specific examples of your achievements and explain how
these show that you meet each requirement.

•  Provide all relevant information and complete every section, as the selection panel can only consider

what you include in your application.

•  Remember to proofread your application form carefully and keep a copy for your own records before

submitting.

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Please return your application form to Theatre Peckham and ensure that it reaches us before the closing date.
Late applications will not be considered. If you are having problems returning your form, please get in touch.

SHORTLISTING
Shortlisting will take place soon as possible after the closing date, and within two weeks of the submission
date. This process is always carried out by at least two people. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to
interview via email.
In some cases, the selection process may involve two stages, and applicants may be asked to attend a second
interview with a task to complete. Full details of any additional arrangements will be provided. All offers of
employment at Theatre Peckham are subject to receipt of satisfactory references.
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback. However, every applicant
will be contacted with the outcome of their application and the outcome of their interview.

Additionally, under the Asylum and Immigration Act, we are required to check that anyone taking up
employment with us has the legal right to work in the UK. All successful applicants will, therefore, be asked to
provide us with documentary evidence to support their entitlement to work in the UK prior to taking up
employment.

DATA PROTECTION ACT, 1998
Information provided by you as part of your application will be used in the recruitment process. Any data about
you will be held securely with access restricted to those involved in dealing with your application and in the
recruitment process. We are the data controller for your personal data and will ensure it is used and stored in
accordance with the Data Protection Act (1998), the Privacy and Electronic Communication Regulations (2003)
and as of the 25th of May 2018, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679). If you are the
successful candidate, your application form will be retained and form the basis of your personnel record.
Information provided by you on the equal opportunities monitoring form will be used to monitor Theatre
Peckham’s equal opportunities practices. By submitting your completed application form you are giving your
consent to your data being stored and processed for the purposes of the recruitment process, equal
opportunities monitoring and your personnel record if you are the successful candidate.

Good luck with your application!

Theatre Peckham is a registered charity and is grateful for the support we receive. With special thanks to

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