Development Manager

Job offer

We are seeking a driven and resourceful Development Manager to join our small, ambitious team. The postholder works under the direction of the Head of Philanthropy and Corporate Development who oversees the strategic planning and professional standards of the Development team. This is a new role in addition to a small team of three, giving the postholder opportunities for growth and self-initiative. This is an exciting time to join the department due to a growth phase and an upcoming high-profile fundraising campaign.

This is a hands-on role combining fundraising research, corporate donor development, lead generation and proposal writing. You will play an important role in identifying potential supporters, developing compelling funding opportunities and helping turn relationships into meaningful partnerships.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant fundraising experience, ideally with exposure to corporate fundraising, sponsorship or partnership proposals development. You will be a confident researcher and writer who can work independently, spot opportunities and take ownership, while also being a collaborative and supportive member of a small team.

An interest in the performing arts and the wider cultural sector is highly desirable. We are a world-leading home for students from non-traditional backgrounds with a programme of activity that reaches out to all sections of society, centring the performing arts as a force for cultural and social progress.

Advert inclusion

Trinity Laban welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are particularly keen to encourage interest from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, Black, Asian, and other global majority backgrounds who are currently under-represented at Trinity Laban. In recognising the positive value of diversity, we want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve.

Trinity Laban is committed to upholding the principles of freedom of speech and academic freedom within the law. We value open, respectful debate and encourage the exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives. All employees are expected to contribute to an inclusive environment where differing views can be expressed and discussed constructively, in line with our organisational values and legal obligations.

If you think this might be just the job for you, please register an account with our eRecruitment system and complete an online application form using the following link https://jobs.trinitylaban.ac.uk/.

Please note all applications submitted will be shortlisted anonymously by our recruiting panel, so please ensure that your name and personal details are not included to your supporting statement, otherwise we will not be able to consider your application.

Closing Date: 23:59 hours BST, Thursday 12 November 2026 (No Agencies)

Interview Date: Monday 23 November 2026

For any queries about this position that are not covered in the job pack, please email

Katerina Filosofopoulou, Talent Resourcing and Organisational Development Officer on: staffrecruitment@trinitylaban.ac.uk