Development Manager
Development Manager, permanent, £38,000 per annum, plus staff benefits
Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the most exciting arts organisations in the UK, and an established and respected fundraising team. The team has seen real success in all areas of fundraising, from commercially driven partnerships to philanthropic charitable gifts. They pride themselves on incredible attention to detail combined with a fun, vibrant and supportive environment through which they raise funds. The Development Manager will play a key role in the team and will be responsible for day-to-day delivery of Lowry’s Philanthropic and Corporate giving initiatives and busy events calendar. A strategic and senior role, the post holder will generate funds through High-Net-Worth individuals, major corporate partnerships and sponsorships, and mid to lower-level individual giving. The Development Manager reports directly to the Head of Development (Philanthropy) and Head of Development (Corporate Giving & Events) and will be responsible for line management of the Development Executive (Corporate Giving & Events) and the Development Officer.
The role has a number of staff benefits including:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
- Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
- Paid day off for your birthday.
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
- Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Please note that Salford Quays is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy Friday 24 April 2026
Interviews will be Wednesday 6 May 2026 please ensure your availability for this date
For more information, please download the Lowry recruitment pack. To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’ via the vacancy on Lowry’s Careers page. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
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Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry – whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.