THE ARTS THEATRE CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
JOB DESCRIPTION DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT Reporting to: Nicky Hupe, Head of Communications Day-to-day work directed by: Luke Dell, Membership Manager ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking an ambitious early-career professional with excellent organisational skills and a strong interest in fundraising and communications. As Development & Communications Assistant, you will contribute to both our fundraising activity and our communications work. You will support our work with individual supporters, corporate partners, and trusts and foundations, helping to deliver excellent stewardship and well-run cultivation events. Alongside this, you will play a key role in helping with the creation and scheduling of organisational messaging, and ensuring communications are consistent with our brand identity. This is an opportunity to gain broad, practical experience within a small but ambitious team. You will develop skills in fundraising, financial processing, and event coordination, while also building experience in written and visual communications, and brand management. Through working closely with other staff across the organisation, you will grow your understanding and experience of a producing and receiving theatre and the charity sector. This role would suit someone passionate about the arts and culture sector, particularly the performing arts, who is looking for a first or early step into a career in arts fundraising or communications. It offers a strong foundation of transferable skills and experience that could act as a springboard into a wide range of future roles. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Fundraising: Support fundraising through trusts and foundations undertaking research tasks, and collating information for applications and funders reports. Maintain the application and reporting schedules for all funders and supporters. Support the department in looking after current and potential major supporters. Arrange ticket bookings for supporters and prospective donors using Tessitura - our Box Office and Fundraising database/CRM. Track the team's financial processing and records, across all income streams, in close liaison with the Finance department. Use Tessitura to enter all donations, financial information, and relevant communications, assisting the team in prospecting and records maintenance. Responsible for paperwork for Gift Aid and manage our regular Gift Aid claim process with Tessitura, HMRC and the Finance department. Research potential supporters and funders, and produce meeting briefings and supporter biographies. Ensure crediting for supporters is correct and up to date. Ensure support pages on the Theatre's website are dynamic and up to date. Support the team in preparing updates and reports for Trustees and funders. Be the primary entry point of contact for supporters. Communications: Support the Head of Communications in developing and delivering activity that raises the profile of the Theatre and strengthens its reputation. Coordinate the scheduling of external communications, working with other teams to ensure messages are aligned and go out at the right time. Draft, edit and proofread copy for a range of channels, including website, newsletters, press releases, social media and printed materials. Update and maintain content on the Theatre's website Work closely with the Marketing team on the Theatre's social media channels, including monitoring activity and reporting. Help ensure consistent use of the Theatre's brand, tone of voice and visual identity across all communications. Support the design and creation of visual content using existing templates and brand guidelines. Work with designers, photographers, and other creatives to brief, adapt and deliver visual materials. Organise content libraries, ensuring images, copy and digital assets are organised, up-to-date, and correctly credited. Track, log and report on press and media coverage. Events: Supported closely by the team, lead on the planning and delivery of fundraising events, working with the Executive, Production and Front of House teams. Attend events as a representative of The Arts Theatre, supporting the work of developing and maintaining relationships. The following generic responsibilities apply to all Arts Theatre staff: Attend meetings and events as required Deputise for Box Office and Front of House staff as required Assist other departments as required Contribute to achieving the aims and targets of the organisation as a whole and assist with other projects and activities as required Carry out administrative work generated by the above activities Have a flexible approach to working hours Maintain a clean and tidy working environment Be presentable, well-organised and have good timekeeping Comply with The Arts Theatre's Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and other policies at all times The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to perform duties outside of this list as operationally required and at the direction of your line managers. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience and Knowledge (transferable skills welcome): Experience of working in administrative roles, ideally in fundraising, communications, or a charity. Experience of planning or delivering events. Customer service experience with donors or customers, building relationships, handling enquiries and problem-solving. Experience of working closely with colleagues and other departments to deliver projects. Some knowledge of the arts, charitable fundraising or the charity sector. Skills and Approach: Ambition to develop fundraising and communications skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a personable and professional approach. A very sharp eye for detail with strong problem-solving skills. Confident but highly discreet, able to read a room and react professionally. Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills. The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Self-starter with strong project management and organisational competencies with a demonstrated aptitude for multitasking, attention to detail, and meeting competing and overlapping deadlines. Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and experience of a fundraising CRM, preferably Tessitura or Spektrix, would be desirable but not essential. An interest in theatre and an affinity with The Arts Theatre Cambridge's mission and purpose. TERMS & CONDITIONS Salary: £28,000 per annum Hours of Work: This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. This role will also include some evening work for Theatre events and press nights. Holiday entitlement: 33 days per annum (pro rata) including statutory bank holidays. Employees are eligible to receive time off in lieu (TOIL) for approved additional hours or bank holidays worked. Probationary Period: 3 months Notice Period: Following the completion of a successful probationary period, the notice period is one month. Pension: The Arts Theatre offers an auto-enrolment pension scheme. Equality We're committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you have any specific requirements or suggestions to support your application, please share them with us and we'll consider how we can help. How to Apply Please send a cover email detailing your suitability for the role, of no more than 400 words, and your CV to Nicky Hupe via the button below. If this role has caught your interest but you are unsure whether to apply, or the timings don't quite work, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We'd be delighted to talk things through, answer any questions, and can be flexible - our priority is finding the right person. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 6 May, 12noon.
JOB DESCRIPTION DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT Reporting to: Nicky Hupe, Head of Communications Day-to-day work directed by: Luke Dell, Membership Manager ROLE SUMMARY We are seeking an ambitious early-career professional with excellent organisational skills and a strong interest in fundraising and communications. As Development & Communications Assistant, you will contribute to both our fundraising activity and our communications work. You will support our work with individual supporters, corporate partners, and trusts and foundations, helping to deliver excellent stewardship and well-run cultivation events. Alongside this, you will play a key role in helping with the creation and scheduling of organisational messaging, and ensuring communications are consistent with our brand identity. This is an opportunity to gain broad, practical experience within a small but ambitious team. You will develop skills in fundraising, financial processing, and event coordination, while also building experience in written and visual communications, and brand management. Through working closely with other staff across the organisation, you will grow your understanding and experience of a producing and receiving theatre and the charity sector. This role would suit someone passionate about the arts and culture sector, particularly the performing arts, who is looking for a first or early step into a career in arts fundraising or communications. It offers a strong foundation of transferable skills and experience that could act as a springboard into a wide range of future roles. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Fundraising: Support fundraising through trusts and foundations undertaking research tasks, and collating information for applications and funders reports. Maintain the application and reporting schedules for all funders and supporters. Support the department in looking after current and potential major supporters. Arrange ticket bookings for supporters and prospective donors using Tessitura - our Box Office and Fundraising database/CRM. Track the team's financial processing and records, across all income streams, in close liaison with the Finance department. Use Tessitura to enter all donations, financial information, and relevant communications, assisting the team in prospecting and records maintenance. Responsible for paperwork for Gift Aid and manage our regular Gift Aid claim process with Tessitura, HMRC and the Finance department. Research potential supporters and funders, and produce meeting briefings and supporter biographies. Ensure crediting for supporters is correct and up to date. Ensure support pages on the Theatre's website are dynamic and up to date. Support the team in preparing updates and reports for Trustees and funders. Be the primary entry point of contact for supporters. Communications: Support the Head of Communications in developing and delivering activity that raises the profile of the Theatre and strengthens its reputation. Coordinate the scheduling of external communications, working with other teams to ensure messages are aligned and go out at the right time. Draft, edit and proofread copy for a range of channels, including website, newsletters, press releases, social media and printed materials. Update and maintain content on the Theatre's website Work closely with the Marketing team on the Theatre's social media channels, including monitoring activity and reporting. Help ensure consistent use of the Theatre's brand, tone of voice and visual identity across all communications. Support the design and creation of visual content using existing templates and brand guidelines. Work with designers, photographers, and other creatives to brief, adapt and deliver visual materials. Organise content libraries, ensuring images, copy and digital assets are organised, up-to-date, and correctly credited. Track, log and report on press and media coverage. Events: Supported closely by the team, lead on the planning and delivery of fundraising events, working with the Executive, Production and Front of House teams. Attend events as a representative of The Arts Theatre, supporting the work of developing and maintaining relationships. The following generic responsibilities apply to all Arts Theatre staff: Attend meetings and events as required Deputise for Box Office and Front of House staff as required Assist other departments as required Contribute to achieving the aims and targets of the organisation as a whole and assist with other projects and activities as required Carry out administrative work generated by the above activities Have a flexible approach to working hours Maintain a clean and tidy working environment Be presentable, well-organised and have good timekeeping Comply with The Arts Theatre's Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and other policies at all times The list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to perform duties outside of this list as operationally required and at the direction of your line managers. PERSON SPECIFICATION Experience and Knowledge (transferable skills welcome): Experience of working in administrative roles, ideally in fundraising, communications, or a charity. Experience of planning or delivering events. Customer service experience with donors or customers, building relationships, handling enquiries and problem-solving. Experience of working closely with colleagues and other departments to deliver projects. Some knowledge of the arts, charitable fundraising or the charity sector. Skills and Approach: Ambition to develop fundraising and communications skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a personable and professional approach. A very sharp eye for detail with strong problem-solving skills. Confident but highly discreet, able to read a room and react professionally. Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills. The ability to work as part of a team as well as independently. Self-starter with strong project management and organisational competencies with a demonstrated aptitude for multitasking, attention to detail, and meeting competing and overlapping deadlines. Good general IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Experience of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop, and experience of a fundraising CRM, preferably Tessitura or Spektrix, would be desirable but not essential. An interest in theatre and an affinity with The Arts Theatre Cambridge's mission and purpose. TERMS & CONDITIONS Salary: £28,000 per annum Hours of Work: This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. This role will also include some evening work for Theatre events and press nights. Holiday entitlement: 33 days per annum (pro rata) including statutory bank holidays. Employees are eligible to receive time off in lieu (TOIL) for approved additional hours or bank holidays worked. Probationary Period: 3 months Notice Period: Following the completion of a successful probationary period, the notice period is one month. Pension: The Arts Theatre offers an auto-enrolment pension scheme. Equality We're committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you have any specific requirements or suggestions to support your application, please share them with us and we'll consider how we can help. How to Apply Please send a cover email detailing your suitability for the role, of no more than 400 words, and your CV to Nicky Hupe via the button below. If this role has caught your interest but you are unsure whether to apply, or the timings don't quite work, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We'd be delighted to talk things through, answer any questions, and can be flexible - our priority is finding the right person. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 6 May, 12noon.
Good Faith Partnership
Warm Welcome Fundraising Assistant Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements Salary: £26,000 per year FTE, dependent on experience Contract: We are open to this role beingpart time (0.6 or 0.8 FTE) or full time. We offer fully flexible working. Closing date for applications: 19th October 2025, 11:59pm. Please note, both a CV and a cover letter must be submitted for applications to be considered. Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role. First interviews: w/c 20th October 2025 Start Date ASAP this is a new post. About the Warm Welcome Campaign Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold purpose to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces. We resource, connect and champion a network of over 5,400 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth. We re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year. Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting. We value diversity, and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It s an important moment for us in the last year we have launched a new five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. In October 2024 we launched our our 100% Pledge Campaign and in January delivered a hugely successful first ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners. On a path of growth, we are looking to build on the exciting opportunities already developed as well as continuing to explore potential. The team are currently working on a new fundraising strategy and are looking for another team member to join us as we look to our future together. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to join a small, friendly, and dynamic team in a varied role. If you are looking to build your fundraising experience, develop new skills across multiple fundraising areas, and have your work make a tangible impact on people s lives, this could be the perfect role for you. You will work closely with the two Fundraising Managers (one focused on Trusts and Foundations and the other Corporate Partnerships) and the Development Director to support corporate, trust, foundation, and individual fundraising efforts. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of fundraising activities and, depending on your interests and experience, take ownership of key tasks and projects. Joining during a time of growth and strategic development, you will have the chance to be part of the implementation of a new Fundraising Strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in donor stewardship, event coordination, individual giving campaigns, and data management, all while contributing to the success of the Warm Welcome Campaign. In the role you will: Assist the team across the fundraising function supporting corporate, trust, foundation, community and individual fundraising activities. Develop and maintain positive relationships internally with colleagues and externally with stakeholders, donors, and funders. Demonstrate strong organisational skills and reliability, maintaining systems for data management and accurate records of fundraising activities and donor interactions. Liaise professionally with Warm Welcome Spaces, funders and supporters, acting as a warm and approachable communicator. Confidently use and manage our CRM system (Copper) to track donor data and fundraising activities. Support basic marketing efforts, including creating quality written content such as emails and social media updates, as needed. Securely store and organize documents on our G-Drive, ensuring accessibility for the team and compliance with GDPR and good fundraising practice. Support the logistical planning for fundraising and wider team events. Ensure deadlines are met, prioritising a varied workload and maintaining attention to detail in all tasks. Take initiative to explore new areas of fundraising and contribute to innovation. Own and manage delegated tasks or parts of projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery of work. Essential Skills and Experience Strong organisational and administrative skills with a track record of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Experience in using CRM systems (e.g. Copper) and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with diverse stakeholders. A reliable team player who can prioritise work effectively and manage tasks under pressure. Good numeracy skills and the ability to work on simple budgets. Desirable Skills and Experience Experience in fundraising or donor management within a charity or nonprofit organisation. Knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance for handling donor information. Basic marketing skills, including experience with digital content creation and donor engagement. A proactive learner with a passion for exploring new areas of fundraising and personal growth. An interest in supporting community-focused initiatives like the Warm Welcome Campaign. Competencies and behaviours in our team The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We are looking for people who are: Committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change Collaborative, inclusive, ambitious, aligning with our core values Self-starters with high levels of commitment, energy and motivation Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context Calm under pressure, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed Organised with effective time management skills. Working arrangements Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role, we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both projects and partners across the UK. This role is remote, full-time, with flexible working arrangements All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation s programmes, operations or people. You will need to have the right to work in the UK. Supporting your application If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please email us. We d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with Query for Fundraising Assistant role in the email subject line and we ll get back to you as soon as we can. Please specifically address the requirements listed in the person specification in your covering letter as we will use this to shortlist applications. For more information, visit our website or find us on X To apply, please send us a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which sets out why you believe you are a good fit for the role, along with a CV by Sunday 19th October 2025. Please use Application for Fundraising Assistant role in the email subject line.
Warm Welcome Fundraising Assistant Location: Fully remote with flexible working arrangements Salary: £26,000 per year FTE, dependent on experience Contract: We are open to this role beingpart time (0.6 or 0.8 FTE) or full time. We offer fully flexible working. Closing date for applications: 19th October 2025, 11:59pm. Please note, both a CV and a cover letter must be submitted for applications to be considered. Due to high numbers of applications, prior to interview we plan to carry out initial screening calls with prospective candidates before selection for interview. We will be asking about your reasons for applying and how you think your skills and experiences align to the role. First interviews: w/c 20th October 2025 Start Date ASAP this is a new post. About the Warm Welcome Campaign Founded in 2022, the Warm Welcome Campaign wants everyone in the UK to find a place of belonging and reconnection at a Warm Welcome Space near their home. We have a bold purpose to enable a more deeply connected society where we all have free access to welcoming community spaces. We resource, connect and champion a network of over 5,400 Warm Welcome Spaces and bring together a growing coalition of local, regional, and national partners representing the worlds of charity, faith, business, government, and philanthropy. By working together, we can unlock the power of community spaces made by and for everyone, creating a thriving network of hope and reconnection fueled by human warmth. We re working hard to reach everyone with the message that a Warm Welcome is waiting for them just around the corner, all through the year. Throughout all our work and within our team we live out our values of being inclusive, collaborative and courageous and our personality that is friendly, adventurous and uplifting. We value diversity, and we recognise the enormous benefits and the social imperative of bringing together diverse groups of people. We therefore warmly welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It s an important moment for us in the last year we have launched a new five year strategy which shows a clear picture of the path we have set ourselves ahead to continue to deliver and deepen our impact. In October 2024 we launched our our 100% Pledge Campaign and in January delivered a hugely successful first ever Warm Welcome Week in collaboration with a wide variety of partners. On a path of growth, we are looking to build on the exciting opportunities already developed as well as continuing to explore potential. The team are currently working on a new fundraising strategy and are looking for another team member to join us as we look to our future together. The Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to join a small, friendly, and dynamic team in a varied role. If you are looking to build your fundraising experience, develop new skills across multiple fundraising areas, and have your work make a tangible impact on people s lives, this could be the perfect role for you. You will work closely with the two Fundraising Managers (one focused on Trusts and Foundations and the other Corporate Partnerships) and the Development Director to support corporate, trust, foundation, and individual fundraising efforts. The role offers the opportunity to contribute across a broad range of fundraising activities and, depending on your interests and experience, take ownership of key tasks and projects. Joining during a time of growth and strategic development, you will have the chance to be part of the implementation of a new Fundraising Strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in donor stewardship, event coordination, individual giving campaigns, and data management, all while contributing to the success of the Warm Welcome Campaign. In the role you will: Assist the team across the fundraising function supporting corporate, trust, foundation, community and individual fundraising activities. Develop and maintain positive relationships internally with colleagues and externally with stakeholders, donors, and funders. Demonstrate strong organisational skills and reliability, maintaining systems for data management and accurate records of fundraising activities and donor interactions. Liaise professionally with Warm Welcome Spaces, funders and supporters, acting as a warm and approachable communicator. Confidently use and manage our CRM system (Copper) to track donor data and fundraising activities. Support basic marketing efforts, including creating quality written content such as emails and social media updates, as needed. Securely store and organize documents on our G-Drive, ensuring accessibility for the team and compliance with GDPR and good fundraising practice. Support the logistical planning for fundraising and wider team events. Ensure deadlines are met, prioritising a varied workload and maintaining attention to detail in all tasks. Take initiative to explore new areas of fundraising and contribute to innovation. Own and manage delegated tasks or parts of projects, ensuring successful and timely delivery of work. Essential Skills and Experience Strong organisational and administrative skills with a track record of managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Experience in using CRM systems (e.g. Copper) and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with diverse stakeholders. A reliable team player who can prioritise work effectively and manage tasks under pressure. Good numeracy skills and the ability to work on simple budgets. Desirable Skills and Experience Experience in fundraising or donor management within a charity or nonprofit organisation. Knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance for handling donor information. Basic marketing skills, including experience with digital content creation and donor engagement. A proactive learner with a passion for exploring new areas of fundraising and personal growth. An interest in supporting community-focused initiatives like the Warm Welcome Campaign. Competencies and behaviours in our team The core competence of everyone in our team is the ability to build trusted relationships among people with diverse perspectives and backgrounds. We are looking for people who are: Committed to the power of relationships to facilitate social change Collaborative, inclusive, ambitious, aligning with our core values Self-starters with high levels of commitment, energy and motivation Curious and show initiative, with problem-solving skills and an ability to learn quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing context Calm under pressure, and can adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment Willing to pitch in to help other team members if needed Organised with effective time management skills. Working arrangements Current members of the team are based across the UK, with some in London, Reading, Bristol, Manchester and Northern Ireland. Applicants must be able to travel to Bristol once a month for a Tuesday full team meeting. Given the nature of this role, we would also expect the applicant to carry out a reasonable amount of travel to both projects and partners across the UK. This role is remote, full-time, with flexible working arrangements All employees, volunteers, partners, suppliers and consultants working with Good Faith are expected to adhere to our Code of Conduct and safeguarding policies. Good Faith s commitment to safeguarding means we seek to ensure that no harm comes to people as a result of contact with the organisation s programmes, operations or people. You will need to have the right to work in the UK. Supporting your application If you disclose a disability during your application process and you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will contact you to discuss any reasonable adjustment you might need at the interview. If you wish to disclose a disability, please email us. We d be very happy to answer any specific questions relating to this role - please email us with Query for Fundraising Assistant role in the email subject line and we ll get back to you as soon as we can. Please specifically address the requirements listed in the person specification in your covering letter as we will use this to shortlist applications. For more information, visit our website or find us on X To apply, please send us a cover letter (max 1 side of A4) which sets out why you believe you are a good fit for the role, along with a CV by Sunday 19th October 2025. Please use Application for Fundraising Assistant role in the email subject line.
