Communications and Development Officer

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Job Description

This dual-role position working across the Communication and Development Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high‑quality communications activity, including press and PR, multi‑channel campaigns, website updates, and creation of marketing materials.
• Maintain strong relationships with media, members, partners, donors and supporters, ensuring consistent, positive engagement.
• Support the administration the Membership and Corporate Partnership Schemes, including benefits delivery, communications, newsletters and event support.
• Produce accurate reporting and analysis, including show set‑ups, sales reports, audience insight, and patron survey data.
• Support fundraising and development activity, including advertising opportunities, donor stewardship, and membership/corporate events.
• Provide occasional box office and administrative support to ensure smooth delivery of patron-facing services.

This role sits within the Patron Experience Directorate and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Theatre’s relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, while ensuring its continued relevance to the local community. It is an outward-facing position, ideal for someone with the skills and enthusiasm to support the Theatre’s sustainability and growth during a time of economic change and creative development.

An application form must be completed and returned to recruitment@theatreroyalwakefield.co.uk with the title of the role in the subject line. CVs will not be accepted.