Fundraising Executive
Phoenix Dance Theatre is seeking a Fundraising Executive to support the delivery of the fundraising strategy for the company and to contribute to all fundraising activity. The successful candidate will work innovatively to generate new sources of income for Phoenix as we continue to deliver on our bold strategic objectives.
We are looking for someone who can grow with us, a creative self-starter, with enthusiasm, imagination and resilience. Working closely with our Head of Fundraising, you will secure funds for our world-renowned artistic delivery and our award-winning learning and development work. You will support all fundraising activity, with a focus on securing corporate sponsors, developing a major donor programme, building out our regular giving/membership scheme, and rolling out a stewardship and recognition programme.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a background or interest in fundraising through corporate sponsorship and major gifts. Equally important is the drive to work in a creative, integrated and forward-looking charity. We are proud of our heritage as a Black British dance company and are particularly keen to receive applications from Black candidates and those from other global majority backgrounds.
Salary: £24,500 – £28,500 (pro rata)
Hours: 21 hours / three days per week
Location: Phoenix Dance Theatre, LS2 7PA
Contract type: Permanent
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 26 January 2026 (Please note that we will be contacting applicants following the deadline and not before)
Interviews will take place w/c 2 February 2026
How to apply
- submit a short, written expression of interest (maximum one side of A4) OR video application of up to 5-minutes in length
- submit your CV
- provide contact details of two referees who would be willing to comment on your suitability for the role
to Janah Smith, Operations Assistant janah.smith@phoenixdancetheatre.co.uk
Please also complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring form available here.
This is for monitoring purposes only and is important for reporting to our funders. It will be detached from your application and the data shared will be treated confidentially.