Development Officer

Applications close 10pm Sunday 4 January 2026. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an initial interview on 21 or 22 January 2026. We can provide a BSL interpreter if required.

The Role

Responsible to: Senior Grants Manager

Working Closely with: Development Manager, Development Director

General Description 

This role will be part of BAC’s Development Team. It may be expected to contribute to a range of workstreams, but the role will primarily support on all our fundraising work as set out below.

This is a hugely exciting time to join BAC as we prepare for a boundary-pushing 2026 programme and take on the leadership of the London International Festival of Theatre.

The fundraising team at BAC is small but works across all aspects of the organisation – this is a fantastic opportunity to understand more about the role of fundraising within an arts centre, working with colleagues across BAC and a wide variety of external stakeholders.

We are looking for someone organised and efficient, with a high attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly. The ideal candidate will be able to work on their own initiative and carry out effective research, whilst also being responsive to being set with multiple tasks.

You will be an active part of the development team at BAC; by working on day-to-day administration, liaising with a wide variety of stakeholders, helping to run cultivation events for our supporters, and supporting with bid-writing, this is an opportunity to learn and help contribute towards financial targets.

You may have already worked in an administrative role and are keen to learn more about development. You may have worked in a role with the relevant transferable skills as you look to move into the cultural sector, in a busy arts centre. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

The culture at BAC is a collaborative and open one. We work in an open plan space with no closed private offices and frequently work across teams and roles. We are lucky to have an outdoor terrace adjoined to the office which is particularly nice in the summer months. There’s a good culture of people taking lunch breaks away from desks and two equipped kitchen and eating areas where the team tend to spend their down time. We organise regular social events and things can get competitive at our annual sports day and Christmas quiz. Though to be clear, spectating is respected as much as taking part here at BAC!

Role Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• To pro-actively support with the delivery of BAC’s fundraising strategy
• To lead on BAC Development team’s administrative and day-to-day tasks
• To support the Development team in conducting detailed prospecting
• To assist the Development team in delivering Supporter Events across BAC’s live programme

Management and Administration Responsibilities

Events:

• To lead on internal logistics and organisation such as booking relevant spaces, catering, and ticket allocations
• To manage guest lists, RSVPs and ticket bookings
• To prepare briefing notes
• To send invites and ‘save the dates’ for events to supporters, senior stakeholders and prospects
• To assist and attend Events as and when appropriate

Individual Giving, Corporate and Trusts & Foundations:

• Support with individual queries from fundraising stakeholders (such as ticket bookings, administrating renewals etc)
• Manage and process donations, grants and renewals across all levels of giving and income streams
• Ensuring supporters are credited appropriately across BAC's website and foyer
• Assist with planning and delivery of BAC’s annual giving campaign
• Provide comms support around creating monthly newsletters and upcoming on-sales
• Support with collating information and drafting of proposals & fundraising decks

Research:

• Research new prospects across individuals, corporates and trusts & foundations
• Carry out due diligence screening of prospective gifts
• Regular benchmarking across the sector

General Administrative Support:

• Helping to maintain records on BAC’s CRM database (Spektrix)
• Support in ensuring crediting is up-to-date
• Support the Development team to ensure processes are reviewed, efficient and streamlined

General Tasks

• Be an active participant in BAC’s wider creative life, attending performances and events, and supporting the venue’s public-facing activities.
• Contribute to staff meetings, cross-team collaborations, and organisational initiatives that support BAC’s mission and continuous improvement culture.
• Maintain professional development, staying informed of trends in hospitality, retail, and event services to bring fresh ideas and improvements.
• Ensure that BAC’s values of inclusivity, sustainability, and generosity are reflected in all aspects of your work and team leadership.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the leadership of BAC

Person Specification

When we shortlist, we use these criteria to select the best candidates. 

Knowledge:

the understanding of a subject or information that a candidate has

Essential:

• High standard of IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

Desirable:

• Knowledge of CRM systems (BAC uses Spektrix)

Experience:

the practical application of the knowledge that a candidate has acquired through working or living

Essential

• No prior experience in fundraising is needed but looking for demonstrable interest in fundraising and/or arts management
• Administrative experience with ability to plan tasks, achieve deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Customer facing experience, with excellent communication skills and ease interacting with range of different stakeholders

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft and Office 365

Skills:

the specific abilities that a candidate has acquired through practice or training

Essential:

• Excellent numeracy skills
• Able to work with accuracy and speed
• Meticulous eye for detail; good proof-reader
• Excellent presentation of work
• Friendly and approachable
• Enthusiastic and pro-active
• Enjoys researching and identifying prospective supporters and funders

Values:

the behaviours a candidate should be able to demonstrate

BACs values reflect the motto inscribed the walls of our old Town Hall building “Not for me, not for you, but for us”. We are inclusive and kind.

We expect all our staff to live this motto in their approach to work and BACs mission.

Terms & Conditions

This role is 5 days a week Monday-Friday; usual office hours are 10am-6pm. We offer flexible working where possible.

Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. All staff at Battersea Arts Centre are expected to attend performances and events and be a part of the artistic life of the organisation.

Salary
£28,000 gross per annum

Hours
35 hours per week, excluding a daily one-hour lunch break

OvertimeNo overtime payments; TOIL system

Annual Leave4 weeks per year, pro rata (5 weeks following one full year of service)

Probation period6 months, with a 3 month review

Notice period1 month

Contract PeriodPermanent

Pension SchemeBAC’s pension scheme provided by NEST

Staff BenefitsComplimentary tickets (subject to availability and staff ticket policy)

Employment Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured,

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount in the BAC cafe (subject to discount policy)

5 Development Days (pro rata)

• Department
• Fundraising
• Locations
• Battersea Arts Centre

About Battersea Arts Centre

Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) is a home for radical artistic ideas. We support artists, young people and communities to spark positive change through their creativity in many different ways, and this social purpose is central to everything we do. Based in an iconic building at the heart of Battersea, our work revolves around an ambitious live and digital programme of performance, heritage, events, and creative and community projects. Projects developed at BAC can also be found in our communities and on tour across the UK and the world.

Already working at Battersea Arts Centre?

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Senior Producer (Young People & Community)

Applications close 10pm Sunday 18 January 2026. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an initial interview on 2 or 3 February 2026. There may be a second round of interviews on 10 February 2026. We can provide a BSL interpreter if required.

The Role

Responsible to: Creative Director

Responsible for: Assistant Producer (Young People & Community), The Agency Project Manager, Freelance Producers

This role will be part of BAC’s Producing Team. It may be expected to contribute to a range of workstreams, but the Senior Producer will primarily play a key role in overseeing the strategic development and delivery of all Young People and Community activities.

General Description 

You will champion young people’s creativity across various programmes including the Beatbox Academy, Dance Academy, Young Producers Programme, Homegrown Festival, Battersea Power Station Choir, community partnerships, and The Agency.

As Senior Producer, you will develop an effective strategy that builds on these successful initiatives and aligns with BAC’s vision and its core ambitions of Inclusivity, Creative Freedom, and Internationalism.

As part of the next phase of our strategy, we aim to:

• Create more opportunities for young people at the academies to showcase their talent across the city and establish a new Digital Academy;

• Redesign the Young Producers Programme aligned with BAC’s new partnership with LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre);

• Fundraise for and build up a commissioning programme to support young people in developing their creative practice after graduating from our current programmes;

• Fundraise for and establish a new capacity building programme to strengthen the work of our Community Partners.

In this role, you will cultivate strong relationships with creative partners, develop new collaborations for young people to connect both locally and internationally, and provide tailored support for community partners.

Working closely with young creatives and partners, you will use your established producing skillset to help shape their ideas and creative practice, while also offering pastoral and professional support. You will be a creative, collaborative and ideas-driven individual, confident in managing people and multiple priorities, with extensive experience in producing complex projects with a range of partners.

The culture at BAC is a collaborative and open one. We work in an open plan space with no closed private offices and frequently work across teams and roles. We are lucky to have an outdoor terrace adjoined to the office which is particularly nice in the summer months. There’s a good culture of people taking lunch breaks away from desks and two equipped kitchen and eating areas where the team tend to spend their down time. We organise regular social events and things can get competitive at our annual sports day and Christmas quiz. Though to be clear, spectating is respected as much as taking part here at BAC!

Role Responsibilities

Strategic/Project Delivery

• Work with the Creative Director to develop a fresh strategy, that will ensure BAC remains at the forefront of innovative practice for working with young people and community;

• Lead the strategic planning and budgeting, development, and oversee delivery of all Young People & Community programmes including recruitment, safeguarding and generating showcase development opportunities for participants;

• Act as lead producer for Homegrown festivals, BAC Community events and Town Hall project (hosting local voluntary organisations in our spaces) with community partners and oversee the budget, delivery and relevant reporting;

• Oversee the use of building spaces by young people and community partners;

• Report regularly on project outputs and progress for key funders and stakeholders;

• Manage and keep budgets up to date, providing timely notice of variances and contributing to accurate forecasting and resource management;

• Actively link with local and national partner organisations to the benefit of young people, and ensure BAC is a trusted, generous and effective collaborator;

• Ensure all our Young People & Community activities are effectively evaluated.

Management & Administration Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and administration of Young People and Community activities, ensuring contracts, schedules and agreements are accurately and promptly produced;

• Provide clear analysis and reporting of programme planning and delivery to the Directors, funders, stakeholders and, when appropriate, BAC’s Board of Management;

• Monitor the experience of young people and community partners who participate in and contribute to the activities and ensure there is a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement;

• Ensure the young people and community partners we work with, as well as collaborators and staff, are representative of our local community.

Relationships & Fundraising

• Lead on relationship management and networking with programme partners, developing strong links with relevant local, national and international organisations;

• Liaise with BAC’s fundraising team to support them in advocating and fundraising for young people and community projects;

• Maintain strong relationships with key delivery teams for the projects;

• Attend all relevant planning and team meetings to contribute timely information relating to the activities and be able to represent the wider producing team where needed.

Team Development

• Provide training and support to the Producers and, where appropriate, freelance facilitators working on Young People & Community;

• Ensure all activity is delivered to a high quality and upholds BAC’s purpose and values;

• Provide supportive line management, ensuring any areas for development and training are identified and addressed;

• Attend training / professional development opportunities, as required.

General Tasks

• Work in accordance with BAC’s Code of Conduct and all organisational policies, such as Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Environmental and Access & Inclusion;

• Be an active participant in BAC’s wider creative life, attending performances and events, and supporting the venue’s public-facing activities.

• Contribute to staff meetings, cross-team collaborations, and organisational initiatives that support BAC’s mission and continuous improvement culture.

• Maintain professional development, staying informed of trends in hospitality, retail, and event services to bring fresh ideas and improvements.

• Ensure that BAC’s values of inclusivity, sustainability, and generosity are reflected in all aspects of your work and team leadership.

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the leadership of BAC

Person Specification

When we shortlist, we use these criteria to select the best candidates. Knowledge:

the understanding of a subject or information that a candidate has

Essential:

• General knowledge of the UK art industry and work focusing on supporting young people & community

• Good understanding of how to effectively support emerging creatives in the industry

Experience:

the practical application of the knowledge that a candidate has acquired through working or living

Essential:

• A minimum five years’ relevant experience of working in the arts or in a similar context;

• Experience of working closely with young creatives from the beginning of their careers;

• Experience of liaising with various teams and / or partners to deliver projects;

• Experience of developing and working on projects, and managing multi-partner relationships.

• Proven success in fundraising.

Desirable:

• Experience of line management and overseeing staff/team development

Skills:

the specific abilities that a candidate has acquired through practice or training

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with a wide range of people from varied backgrounds;

• Sound financial literacy and budget management skills;

• Sound skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, and the ability to create effective documents for project planning purposes, e.g. schedules;

• Ability to work independently, with good workload management skills;

• Ability to look ahead and pre-empt issues before they arise and the ability to assess complicated situations quickly and troubleshooting;

• A commitment to quality and excellence with an eye for detail.

Values:

the behaviours a candidate should be able to demonstrate

• A commitment to Battersea Arts Centre’s mission & values;

• A passion and commitment to arts with a social purpose;

• A generosity of spirit and ability to stay calm under pressure;

• A dedication and belief in putting representation, inclusion and access at the heart of what you do;

• Willingness to take part in professional development opportunities and to develop new skills.

BACs values reflect the motto inscribed the walls of our old Town Hall building “Not for me, not for you, but for us”. We are inclusive and kind.

We expect all our staff to live this motto in their approach to work and BACs mission.

Terms & Conditions

Salary
£21,000 - £28,000 part time per annum (dependent on hours worked), £35,000 full time equivalent

Hours
21-28 hours per week, excluding a daily one-hour lunch break.

This role is 3-4 days a week between Monday-Friday; usual office hours are 10am-6pm, however some evening and weekend working will be required as part of this role. We offer flexible working where possible.

All staff at Battersea Arts Centre are expected to attend performances and events, and be a part of the artistic life of the organisation.

The non-negotiable in-person activity times for this role are:

Dance Academy: Wednesday evenings 6-7:30pm (during Term time)

Beatbox Academy  : Thursday evenings 6-8pm (during Term time)

Choir: Thursday evenings 6:30-8pm (off site)

Next Gen Producers: Monday evenings 6-9pm (January-June)

Weekend work:- Homegrown festival
- Any choir performances which fall on a weekend
- Any Academies performances which fall on a weekend

Start dates
Early April

OvertimeNo overtime payments; we operate a Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) system, to be taken within two weeks of accrual.

Annual Leave4 weeks per year, pro rata (5 weeks following one full year of service)

Probation period6 months, with a 3 month review

Notice period3 months

Contract PeriodPermanent

Pension SchemeBAC’s pension scheme provided by NEST

Staff BenefitsComplimentary tickets (subject to availability and staff ticket policy)

Employment Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured,

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount in the BAC cafe (subject to discount policy)

5 Development Days (pro rata)

About Battersea Arts Centre

Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) is a home for radical artistic ideas. We support artists, young people and communities to spark positive change through their creativity in many different ways, and this social purpose is central to everything we do. Based in an iconic building at the heart of Battersea, our work revolves around an ambitious live and digital programme of performance, heritage, events, and creative and community projects. Projects developed at BAC can also be found in our communities and on tour across the UK and the world.

Already working at Battersea Arts Centre?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.

Senior Technician

Applications close 10pm 18 January 2026. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an initial interview between 4-6 February 2026. We can provide a BSL interpreter if required.

The Role

Responsible to: Head of Production & Technical, Technical Manager

Responsible for: Core & Casual Technicians, occasionally Freelance Technicians

General Description 

This role will be part of BAC’s Production & Technical Team. It may be expected to contribute to a range of workstreams, but the role will primarily lead on all our P&T work as set out below.

We are looking for a knowledgeable team leader to join our Production & Technical Team as Senior Technician, working with the Technical Manager, Production Manager, and Head of Production & Technical to set the standards for the team delivering the technical services at BAC.

You will work to deliver a professional and helpful service to both BAC’s live programme and commercial events. You will support the technical requirements of artists whilst in the rehearsal, development and performance stages of their work, at BAC and on tour. You will bring your skills to a wide range of high-end commercial events including filming, concerts, weddings, conferences, award ceremonies and fashion shows; ensuring the highest standard of technical delivery expected by our clients.

You will work as part of a Production & Technical team, consisting of; Head of Production & Technical, Technical Manager, Production Manager, 2 full-time Technicians and a pool of casual Technicians. You will work to manage and support the team’s casual Technicians across both the programme and commercial events.

You will have the opportunity to work in spaces of different scale and across all elements of BAC’s programme including visiting productions, co-productions and artist residencies; commercial events including weddings, conferences, awards ceremonies and corporate hires; youth theatre and participation work; and our touring programme.

You will lead on monitoring and maintaining technical inventory, including kit, infrastructure and storage, and regularly act as Duty Technician, responding proactively to day-to-day technical demands.

We are looking for a collaborative and highly-skilled technician who is comfortable supporting, motivating and instructing a technical team. You will bring a good working knowledge across the areas of lighting, sound, stage & AV, as well as proven experience of taking a lead role in at least one specialism.

BAC can provide training and professional opportunities to support your development, and we can be flexible about how this role can work. Please talk to us in advance of application if you would like to discuss how this role could work for you.

We particularly welcome applicants with lived experience of disability and people from groups that are currently under-represented in the arts sector.

Role Responsibilities

Team Member Responsibilities: Production & Technical

• Assist in planning the use and distribution of resources across all productions and events. These include but are not limited to, allocation of casual Technicians, managing the technical inventory, and assessing the technical needs of each performance and event. This may also include coordinating technical hires and purchases in conjunction with the Technical Production Managers;

• Work as a multi-skilled Technician across all disciplines as assigned and as necessary for BAC and incoming productions;

• Take the lead role when working with core, casual, and occasionally freelance Technicians, and ensure good working practice within the team;

• Model positive behaviour and relationships within the team, encouraging a collaborative approach to working with other projects and teams;

• Book, brief and line manage the regular, casual and freelance Technicians working across the building, ensuring they have received the appropriate training and information for the work they are undertaking;

• Ensure the smooth running of all technical aspects of the building’s day to day operation;

• Work as Duty Technician as assigned by the weekly rota, being available on radio as the technician on-call for all activities and events for that day;

• Lead and participate in the implementation of PAT Testing & general maintenance to ensure all BAC technical equipment is safe for use;

• Actively ensure the performance, events, technical and technical storage areas of the building spaces are in a safe, tidy, and in a presentable condition at all times;

• Proactively manage your time, using initiative to ensure any quieter periods are used efficiently;

• Keep an active interest in equipment and industry developments, and contribute information to the Production & Technical team meetings as appropriate;

• Ensure good lines of communication both within the Production & Technical project and with other projects;

• Attend production, staff, project and technical meetings as required;

• Allocate technical facilities and equipment for specific projects both at BAC and offsite as instructed;

• Coordinate hires and loans of technical equipment;

• Work with Head of Production & Technical and the Technical Manager to manage consumables and maintenance budgets as instructed.

Creative Impact

• Where agreed, lead on liaising with visiting companies about the technical delivery of specific productions;

• Working with the Head of Production & Technical and Technical Manager, act as the lead technical contact for residencies and work-in-development each season.

Creative Enterprises

• Work with the Head of Production & Technical and Technical Manager to support and maintain the Grand Hall during events seasons;

• Where assigned, and with guidance from the Head of Production & Technical and Technical Manager, act as the lead technician and primary technical contact for weddings and other commercial events;

• Attend show-rounds and site visits to facilitate technical provision for weddings and other commercial events.

Health & Safety

• Actively ensure the performance and technical areas of the building are in a safe and presentable condition at all times;

• Ensure you and any contractors/staff you are supervising adhere to BAC’s Health & Safety policy and practices;

• Report and appropriately escalate any risks or breaches according to BAC’s Health & Safety policy;

• With the support of the Head of Production and Technical and Technical Manager, stay up to date on any relevant changes in legislation;

• Schedule and manage maintenance of equipment and installations in line with legislation and best practice.

Team Development & Leadership

• Lead by example in your conduct and approach; provide supportive line management to technicians, ensuring areas for development and training are identified and addressed;

• Show a commitment to your own professional and personal development as a multi-skilled technician – work effectively with your line manager to identify areas for your development and training, and maintain good communications regarding your workload.

General Tasks

• Ensure all work is delivered to a high quality and upholds BAC’s purpose and values – taking a flexible approach where possible and appropriate;

• Work in accordance with BAC’s Code of Conduct and organisational policies, such as Safeguarding, Environmental and Access & Equality;

• Consider ways to limit BAC’s carbon footprint in all areas of your work;

• Be an active participant in BAC’s wider creative life, attending performances and events, and supporting the venue’s public-facing activities.

• Contribute to staff meetings, cross-team collaborations, and organisational initiatives that support BAC’s mission and continuous improvement culture.

• Maintain professional development, staying informed of trends in hospitality, retail, and event services to bring fresh ideas and improvements.

• Ensure that BAC’s values of inclusivity, sustainability, and generosity are reflected in all aspects of your work and team leadership.

• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the leadership of BAC

Person Specification

When we shortlist, we use these criteria to select the best candidates. Knowledge:

the understanding of a subject or information that a candidate has

Essential:

• A good understanding of the production process and theatre production techniques

• A good working knowledge of theatre electrics, lighting technology, and electrical safety including 3 phase power

• A good working knowledge of AV techniques and equipment

• A good working knowledge of modern theatre sound, live sound set ups, live mixing and sound operation

• Knowledge of Lighting Networks, e.g. Art-Net/sACN (for lighting bias)

• Good working knowledge of QLab and Dante Network (for sound bias)

• A good knowledge of lighting and sound networks and basic fault-finding techniques

• A good working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation regarding technical theatre

• High Level of sound knowledge and an ability to programme Qlab

Desirable:

• Working knowledge of Avolites Tiger Touch control desk

Experience:

the practical application of the knowledge that a candidate has acquired through working or living

Essential

• Experience of working closely with artists and/or theatre companies in a technical role

• Experience of and willingness to work at height

• Experience using ETC lighting desks and / or Yamaha Desks

• Experience of leading a team and/or instructing contractors

Desirable:

• Experience of working on commercial events and interacting with clients

• Experience in fully flexible venues

Skills:

the specific abilities that a candidate has acquired through practice or training

Essential:

• Competency in rigging techniques

• Ability to create basic lighting and sound designs when required

• Ability to read technical/construction drawings and lighting/ground plans

• Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information clearly

• Excellent time management skills including punctuality

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work on your own initiative and problem solve

Desirable:

• IPAF license

• PASMA certificate

• BS7909 qualification in temporary electrical systems

Values:

the behaviours a candidate should be able to demonstrate

• An interest in new and innovative technical solutions

• A passion for challenging and innovative live performance

• A dedication and belief in putting representation, inclusion and access at the heart of what you do

• A positive, proactive, flexible and collaborative approach

BACs values reflect the motto inscribed the walls of our old Town Hall building “Not for me, not for you, but for us”. We are inclusive and kind.

We expect all our staff to live this motto in their approach to work and BACs mission.

Terms & Conditions

This role is 5 days a week Monday-Friday; usual office hours are 10am-6pm. We offer flexible working where possible.

Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. All staff at Battersea Arts Centre are expected to attend performances and events and be a part of the artistic life of the organisation.

Salary
£29,000 - £30,000 gross per annum, dependent on experience

Hours
35 hours per week, excluding a daily one-hour lunch break. Evening and weekend working will be required.

All staff at Battersea Arts Centre are expected to attend performances and events, and be a part of the artistic life of the organisation.

OvertimeNo overtime payments; TOIL system to be taken within two weeks of accrual

Annual Leave4 weeks per year, pro rata (5 weeks following one full year of service)

Probation period6 months, with a 3 month review

Notice period2 months

Contract PeriodPermanent

Pension SchemeBAC’s pension scheme provided by NEST

Staff BenefitsComplimentary tickets (subject to availability and staff ticket policy)

Employment Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured,

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount in the BAC cafe (subject to discount policy)

5 Development Days (pro rata)

• Department
• Production & Technical
• Locations
• Battersea Arts Centre

About Battersea Arts Centre

Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) is a home for radical artistic ideas. We support artists, young people and communities to spark positive change through their creativity in many different ways, and this social purpose is central to everything we do. Based in an iconic building at the heart of Battersea, our work revolves around an ambitious live and digital programme of performance, heritage, events, and creative and community projects. Projects developed at BAC can also be found in our communities and on tour across the UK and the world.

Already working at Battersea Arts Centre?

Let’s recruit together and find your next colleague.