THEATRE PECKHAM: INSPIRING CREATIVITY & AMBITION Casual Duty Manager (Zero Hours) 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 multi-award-winning cultural venue for artistic excellence and social change. Through the power of theatre, we illuminate young voices, provide skills and opportunities, and platform excellent creatives who are locally focused with a national and international vision. We platform cutting edge productions in our state of the art, 200-seat theatre and studios. By showcasing new talent and raising the awareness of different forms of theatre, Theatre Peckham aims to develop an exciting programme that is representative of our community. We are the 2024 winner of Drama & Theatre Magazine’s Excellence in Musical Theatre Award as well as having won their Editor’s Award in 2021. We are a two-time OFFIE Award Winning Theatre (Special Recognition Award and Best Supporting Performance in a Play, 2022) as well as multiple OFFIE nominations for our exceptional work.We platform innovative productions that push the boundaries of form, use exciting ways to retell existing stories, champion new voices and engage with hyper-local audiences. We host a range of projects in collaboration with partners (including Black Cultural Archives, Poetic Unity, Words of Colour, Young and Talented, Mountview, RADA and Guildhall) to platform high quality projects and productions, developing artists and engage new audiences. 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. Job Title: Reporting to: Work closely with: Direct reports: Casual Duty Manager (Zero Hours) Venue Manager Box Office and Administration Officer, Technical Team, General Manager Welcome Team Front of House Purpose of Role: To take primary responsibility for the efficient management of the Front of House operation, ensuring exceptional customer service is delivered by staff and volunteers, maintaining the safety and well-being of all visitors and team members, and ensuring that the building operates smoothly during events. The Duty Manager serves as the point of contact for any issues that arise and is responsible for opening and closing the venue as required. Key Responsibilities: Customer Service • Act as a keyholder, responsible for opening and closing the building securely. • Arrive punctually for shifts and attend or deliver the pre-event briefing. • Lead and supervise Front of House (FOH) staff and volunteers, delegating tasks effectively and ensuring that all duties are carried out to a high standard. • Create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors, artists, and event participants. • Act as the primary liaison with artists, incoming companies, and production teams, ensuring that schedules and event requirements are met. • Ensure the café is fully stocked, clean, and operational before the audience arrives. • Provide hands-on support by serving customers, taking payments, and ensuring a high level of customer care in the café and box office. • Handle customer enquiries, feedback, and complaints in a professional and timely manner, adopting a proactive approach to problem-solving. • Oversee special requirements, such as accessible seating or additional audience needs, ensuring these are arranged before events begin. • Maintain a visible presence during events, supporting FOH operations and ensuring an enjoyable experience for all visitors. Health and Safety • Be responsible for the safety of all individuals in the building, ensuring compliance with health • and safety regulations. Lead safe and efficient evacuations during emergencies, following established evacuation procedures and liaising with emergency services as needed. • Monitor the condition of public spaces, identifying and addressing any risks or hazards (e.g., spillages, blocked exits). • Ensure all staff and volunteers are briefed on evacuation routes, safety protocols, and emergency procedures at the start of each shift. • Maintain and oversee the use of first aid kits, ensuring all incidents are logged in the accident book. Operational Management • Coordinate the setup and preparation of public spaces for events, meetings, and private hires, ensuring rooms are presented to a high standard. • Assist the technical team in preparing the theatre space before and after performances, as required. • Monitor the flow of customers at entrances, the box office, and the café/bar to ensure smooth operations and minimal waiting times. • Take responsibility for cash handling, including operating tills, reconciling takings at the end of shifts, and securing funds in the safe. • Use internal systems such as Upshot to input and update relevant data, including water and electricity readings. • Provide regular reports on events, including attendance figures, feedback, and operational notes. Team Leadership and Training • Deliver clear briefings to FOH staff and volunteers, ensuring they understand their roles, responsibilities, and emergency procedures. • Train new FOH team members as needed, covering key areas such as customer service, safety protocols, and operational tasks. • Foster a positive, collaborative working environment, demonstrating professionalism and teamwork at all times. • Monitor staff performance and provide guidance or feedback as necessary. General Duties • Ensure ‘[-the building is well-maintained during your shift, addressing or reporting any maintenance issues promptly. • Support Theatre Peckham’s wider mission of increasing access to the arts, ensuring that all visitors feel welcome and valued. • Perform any additional tasks as required by the Venue Manager to support the smooth running of events and operations. This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of this position. It is neither wholly comprehensive nor restrictive and does not form part of the contract of employment. Skills/Attributes Essential: • Previous experience in a theatre, events, leisure, or hospitality environment in a managerial or supervisory capacity. • Strong initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to act decisively under pressure. • Excellent customer service skills, with the ability to remain professional and approachable in all interactions. • Strong organisational and time management abilities. • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. • Experience with cash handling and reconciliation. • First Aid and Fire Marshal training (or willingness to complete this training). • Familiarity with health and safety protocols, particularly in a public venue setting. Desirable: • An interest in theatre, live events, or community arts. • Experience working with and managing volunteers. • Possession of a Personal Licence. Terms: This is a casual, zero hours position. The hours are dependent on the events in the theatre with shifts consisting of a minimum of 4 hours. Work address: Theatre Peckham, 221 Havil Street, London SE5 7SB and Canada Water Theatre, 21 Surrey Quays Rd, SE16 7AR. Salary: £14.85 per hour The successful candidate will be expected to apply for an enhanced DBS check or hold a valid 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: Rolling Interviews: Rolling Start Date: Rolling 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 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. Working through the form • 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 marked '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 us with evidence to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, experience, skills, and attributes required for the job. You will need to provide specific examples of what you have done and how you believe this demonstrates you meet each requirement. It is important to remember that those involved in the selection process cannot guess or make assumptions about you. Make sure you tell us everything relevant to your application and that you complete all the sections on the form. • • Do not forget to proof-read your form and check for any errors before returning it to us. Before sending in your form, it is advisable to take a copy for your own reference. Please return your 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 as soon as possible after the closing date and is always carried out by at least two people. We aim to let everyone know within two weeks of the closing deadline whether they have been shortlisted for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications expected we are unable to give individual feedback at this stage, but we will contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application. If you are shortlisted, we will normally contact you by email to invite you to interview. This may include carrying out a selection exercise to test your ability to carry out specific requirements of the job. In some instances, it may be necessary to hold the selection process in two stages and applicants may be called back for a second interview. You will be given full details about the arrangements if it is decided that a second round of interviews is necessary. All offers of work at Theatre Peckham are made subject to receipt of satisfactory references. 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
THEATRE PECKHAM: INSPIRING CREATIVITY & AMBITION Assistant Venue 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 multi-award-winning cultural venue for artistic excellence and social change. Through the power of theatre, we illuminate young voices, provide skills and opportunities, and platform excellent creatives who are locally focused with a national and international vision. We platform cutting edge productions in our state of the art, 200-seat theatre and studios. By showcasing new talent and raising the awareness of different forms of theatre, Theatre Peckham aims to develop an exciting programme that is representative of our community. We are the 2024 winner of Drama & Theatre Magazine’s Excellence in Musical Theatre Award as well as having won their Editor’s Award in 2021. We are a two-time OFFIE Award Winning Theatre (Special Recognition Award and Best Supporting Performance in a Play, 2022) as well as multiple OFFIE nominations for our exceptional work.We platform innovative productions that push the boundaries of form, use exciting ways to retell existing stories, champion new voices and engage with hyper-local audiences. We host a range of projects in collaboration with partners (including Black Cultural Archives, Poetic Unity, Words of Colour, Young and Talented, Mountview, RADA and Guildhall) to platform high quality projects and productions, developing artists and engage new audiences. 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. Job Title: Assistant Venue Manager Contract: Each Assistant Venue Manager will be contracted to cover all Duty Manager shifts required between them each month, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per month during quieter periods, increasing to 60 hours during May, October, and December. Schedules will be agreed and confirmed one month in advance and will primarily include evening and weekend work. . Reports to: Venue and Operations Manager Work closely with: Creative Administrator, Technical Team, General Manager Direct reports: Welcome Team and Volunteers (when Duty Managing) Purpose of the Role We are looking for two Assistant Venue Managers to support the Venue and Operations Manager in ensuring the smooth and safe running of Theatre Peckham. This is a junior management role that combines leading front of house operations as a Duty Manager with administrative responsibilities that keep venue operations efficient and compliant. In the absence of the Venue and Operations Manager, the Assistant Venue Manager is responsible for the safe operation of the building. Key Responsibilities Duty Management: • Act as a keyholder, responsible for opening and closing the building securely. • Lead Duty Management for the majority of all of productions, events and hires within your contracted hours. Supervise and support the Welcome Team, ensuring excellent customer service and a professional atmosphere. • • Act as the first point of contact for visiting companies, artists and hirers during working hours. • Arrive punctually for shifts to ensure there is time to liaise with main contact and deliver pre-event briefings. • Ensure health and safety, safeguarding and licensing requirements are met. Lead on incident reporting and emergency procedures during events. • • Maintain a visible presence during events, supporting FOH operations and ensuring an enjoyable visitor experience. • Respond to urgent operational issues such as leaks, power faults or building incidents, • ensuring appropriate external support is contacted. Liaise with contractors, engineers, suppliers and vendors when they are on-site, ensuring issues are communicated to and followed up with the Venue and Operations Manager. • Provide regular reports on events, including attendance figures, feedback and operational notes. • Deputise for the Venue & Operations Manager in their absence Team Leadership and Training: • Deliver clear briefings to FOH staff and volunteers, ensuring they understand their roles and • responsibilities. Train new FOH team members as needed, covering customer service, safety protocols and operational tasks. • Create a positive and collaborative working environment, demonstrating professionalism and teamwork. • Monitor staff performance and provide feedback or guidance as necessary. Customer Service: • Create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors, artists and event participants. • Ensure visiting companies and production teams’ schedules and requirements are met. • Provide hands-on support where needed, including customer service in the café and box office. • Handle enquiries, feedback and complaints in a professional and timely manner. • Oversee special requirements such as accessible seating or additional audience needs. Operational and Administrative Support: • Coordinate the setup and preparation of spaces for events, meetings and hires. • Assist the technical team with theatre space preparation when required. • Monitor customer flow at entrances, box office and café/bar to ensure smooth operations. Take responsibility for cash handling, including tills, reconciliations and securing funds. • • Maintain staff schedules on Team Up and other systems, ensuring updates are accurate and • • timely. Support FOH recruitment processes, including collecting staff documents for Senior Management sign-off. Support reporting requirements such as Julie’s Bicycle and Upshot by collecting and updating data. • Assist with annual updating of venue documents such as policies, handbooks and risk • assessments. Support the Venue and Operations Manager in following up with suppliers and operational disputes, recording progress. • Assist with day-to-day building and café and bar maintenance and operations. • Provide ad-hoc administrative support as required. Health and Safety: • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations. Lead safe and efficient evacuations during emergencies, liaising with emergency services. • • Monitor public spaces, addressing or reporting hazards such as spillages or blocked exits. • Ensure all staff and volunteers are briefed on evacuation routes, safety protocols and emergency procedures. • Maintain first aid kits and ensure incidents are recorded in the accident book. General Duties: • Ensure the building is well maintained during shifts, addressing or reporting issues promptly. Support Theatre Peckham’s mission of increasing access to the arts, ensuring all visitors feel • welcome. • Undertake any additional tasks as required by the Venue and Operations Manager. Skills and Attributes Essential: • Previous experience in theatre, events, leisure or hospitality in a supervisory or managerial role. Strong initiative and problem-solving skills, able to act decisively under pressure. Strong organisational and IT skills (Word, Excel, scheduling systems). • • Excellent customer service and communication skills. • • Confident leading staff and volunteers when Duty Managing. • Knowledge of, or willingness to train in, health and safety and safeguarding. • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays and ability to work variable hours each month, dependent on activity. • Experience with cash handling and reconciliation. Desirable: • An interest in theatre, live events or community arts. • Experience working with and managing volunteers. • • • Possession of a Personal Licence. Familiarity with reporting systems such as Julie’s Bicycle and Upshot. First Aid and Fire Marshal trained (or willingness to train). Terms: To cover all Duty Manager shifts required between them each month, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per month during quieter periods, increasing to 60 hours during May, October, and December (exact allocation to be agreed with the Venue & Operations Manager). Additional hours may be available to cover periods of absence or increased activity across the venues. • Evening and weekend work required. • Work address: Theatre Peckham, 221 Havil Street, London SE5 7SB and Canada Water Theatre, 21 Surrey Quays Rd, SE16 7AR. Salary: £15.50 per hour • The successful candidate will be expected to apply for an enhanced DBS check or hold a valid 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: Rolling until both positions are filled Interviews: Rolling Start Date: ASAP 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 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. Working through the form • 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 marked '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 us with evidence to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, experience, skills, and attributes required for the job. You will need to provide specific examples of what you have done and how you believe this demonstrates you meet each requirement. It is important to remember that those involved in the selection process cannot guess or make assumptions about you. Make sure you tell us everything relevant to your application and that you complete all the sections on the form. • • Do not forget to proof-read your form and check for any errors before returning it to us. Before sending in your form, it is advisable to take a copy for your own reference. Please return your 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 as soon as possible after the closing date and is always carried out by at least two people. We aim to let everyone know within two weeks of the closing deadline whether they have been shortlisted for an interview. Due to the high volume of applications expected we are unable to give individual feedback at this stage, but we will contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application. If you are shortlisted, we will normally contact you by email to invite you to interview. This may include carrying out a selection exercise to test your ability to carry out specific requirements of the job. In some instances, it may be necessary to hold the selection process in two stages and applicants may be called back for a second interview. You will be given full details about the arrangements if it is decided that a second round of interviews is necessary. All offers of work at Theatre Peckham are made subject to receipt of satisfactory references. 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
THEATRE PECKHAM
35,000 - 40,000 per year
London SE5 7SB
Full-time
5th December 2026
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. 1 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: • 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. • 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. 2 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. 3 • 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 4 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 • • • • • 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. 5 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 6