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Development Assistant

Chichester
Full-time
13th May 2026
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Development Assistant

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Job Description

Join CFT as our Development Assistant and play a key role in growing the theatre’s fundraising income by supporting campaigns, nurturing donor relationships, and helping to deliver events that spark excitement and generosity. We’re seeking an organised and people-focused individual to provide high‑quality administrative, data, finance, and stewardship support across the Development department, ensuring the smooth operation of the team while assisting on events and campaigns. If you love the arts, notice the details, enjoy being helpful, and are energised by working with others, we’d love to hear from you.

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How to apply

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter, or video, to recruitment@cft.org.uk by the closing date, quoting job reference:

2604DA. Let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification.

We'd love to hear about what makes you a great fit in your own words. We encourage candidates not to rely on AI for their applications, as a more personalised approach gives us a better sense of who you are.

Please email recruitment@cft.org.uk if you'd like to arrange for an informal chat about the role before applying. We appreciate this may be a busy time - if you need more time to submit your application, please let us know.