Job Title : Head of Fundraising & Communications
Reports To : Chief Executive Officer
Responsible For: Communications Manager, Fundraising Officer, Administration support (p/t)
Key Relationships : Box Office Supervisor, Data & Communications Officer, Head of Creative Programmes, Head of Customer Experience, Head of Finance & IT Hours: 37.5 hours Salary: circa £60,000

Job Purpose Jersey Opera House is seeking to recruit a dynamic Head of Fundraising and Communications , who can develop the theatre’s profile, drive donor engagement and develop audiences, in collaboration with the Communications Manager, transforming engagement into meaningful support. This is a senior management role, leading the Fundraising and Development department . It is responsible for building profile and engagement and achieving ambitious annual fundraising and audience target s and objectives that support the theatre's artistic vision, financial sustainability and public profile.
This role is responsible for a portfolio of donors, prospects, majors gifts, regular giving, Members, trusts and foundations and legacies , increasing earned income, deepening audience and donor engagement, and strengthening the theatre's reputation as a leading presenting venue.

Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Development • Prepare annual plans and budgets , which ensure the retention and development of fundraisi ng streams • Develop and deliver a comprehensive long -term fundraising strategy from a diverse range of sources and aligned with organisational goals • Identify , cultivate and secure income from: o Trusts and foundations o Corporate sponsorships and partnerships o Individual giving (Memberships, patrons, major donors) o Legacies • Identify opportunities from trusts and foundations and l ead on writing compelling funding applications and proposals • Steward existing funders and build long -term relationships with individual donors and high net worth individuals • Oversee and build our Membership scheme • Work with senior leadership and board members to support fundraising initiatives • Ensure compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice

Communications & Marketing • Oversee an integrated communications and marketing strategy to drive ticket sales and audience growth • Oversee campaign planning for all visiting shows, ensuring strong collaboration with visiting producers • Manage brand positioning, tone of voice, and visual identity across all channels • Lead on digital strategy including website, email marketing, and social media • Oversee press and PR activity, including media relationships and crisis communications • Monitor and analyse campaign performance, using data to inform future strategies • Ensure communications effectively engage audiences, supporters, artists, partners and stakeholders

Partnership and Stakeholder engagement • Act as a key external ambassador for the theatre • Build relationships with local businesses, community organisations, cultural partners and civic stakeholders • Liaise with the Government of Jersey, cultural partners, and community organisations • Support board engagement in communications and fundraising activity • Represent Jersey Opera House at networking events, conferences and sector meetings

Staff Management & Scheduling • Manage the team of permanent and casual staff. • Through the appraisal process: o agree objectives and performance measures for each staff member o review performance and give clear feedback o identify and agree training and development needs • Keep abreast of, and work in accordance with, current industry agreements and to observe Employment Law

Financial Management • Oversee communication and marketing budgets (prepared by the Communications Manager) and monitor these on a regular basis to ensure that budgets are maintained at all times • Prepare fundraising budgets and monitor these on a regular basis to ensure that budgets are maintained at all times • Liaise with the Head of Finance to ensure accurate reporting and annual forecasting • Prepare reports for CEO, the board and funders

General • Always act in the best interests of Jersey Opera House • Take positive action to promote Equal Opportunities in all aspects of the work of Jersey Opera House • Agree to abide by Jersey Opera House policies such as Health and Safety, Safeguarding etc • Maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Jersey Opera House • Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested

Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills • Experience: significant experience in fundraising, communications and marketing with proven results • Knowledge: proven track record of achieving successful fundraising targets and delivering effective marketing campaigns • Leadership: strong management and team leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and give feedback • Relationships: excellent interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build trust - based relationships internally and externally • Communications: excellent written and verbal communications skills • Finance: experience managing budgets and meeting financial targets

Desirable Experience • Experience: within the arts, culture or charity sector ; using CRM and/or fundraising systems • Knowledge: experience of the public funding environment ; understanding of digital marketing analytics

Key Competencies • Excellent social skills • Excellent organisational skills • Creative • Problem -solving and decision -making • Leadership skills • Attention to detail • Time management • Working independently • Multi-tasking • Communication skills • Teamwork and collaboration • Customer/client Focus • Adaptability and flexibility

For a job pack or to apply, please email careers@jerseyoperahouse.co.uk 
Applications close Monday 19 October 2026.