Fundraising Manager (Grants)

Herts Inclusive Theatre

We are seeking a Fundraising Manager to join our small team of people who are passionate about creating arts experiences that are truly inclusive and open to all. Your primary responsibility will be to raise grant funding, foster good relationships with HIT’s funders, and support the Director on other income-generating activities. We seek someone with a positive attitude, attention to detail, the ability to write compelling proposals, and a willingness to ‘muck in’ when needed to support colleagues. HIT is a small charity with staff, freelance creatives, and trustees all highly dedicated and motivated by the big impact they know and see that HIT has on its participants: the fun, fulfilment, friendships, confidence, and sense of belonging that may be lacking elsewhere in their lives. Joining the HIT team is a chance to use your skills to make this impact and help HIT prosper and grow.

The post will be for 24 hours per week, which can be worked over three or four days. The post will include ‘out of hours’ evening and weekend work for which an informal TOIL system operates.
£28,000 Full time (£16,798.08 pro rata equivalent for 24 hours per week)
Place of work: The HIT Office is based at Trestle Arts Base, Russet Drive, St Albans, AL4 0JQ.

We offer flexible and hybrid working, but the role will need to attend the office on a regular weekly basis. The role requires the applicant to regularly visit workshop and performance venues around Hertfordshire and North London.
The successful candidate will need to hold a current enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or be willing to undergo one.

Duties & Responsibilities

These include, but are not limited to:
Fundraising
• Research and identify relevant grant funding opportunities
• Develop and write compelling grant proposals
• Maintain existing and build new relationships with potential funders
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate grant reports, ensuring compliance with all grant terms and conditions
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of grant applications, funders, and reports
• Support the development of new projects or reshape existing projects to maximise funding potential
• Ensure funders are invited to attend HIT workshops, performances, and events and appropriately thanked and acknowledged.
• Identify other income generation sources that could contribute to the charity’s income
• Play a proactive role in developing new fundraising campaigns and assist in their promotion

• Attend networking events and meetings with potential donors, being a proud advocate
for the organisation
General
• Work with staff to update project and activity budgets with grant income
• Keep staff, contractors, trustees and volunteers up to date on relevant fundraising news and progress e.g. through attendance at monthly staff meetings and inputting into quarterly board reports
• Share and be aware of HIT’s online and social media presence and work with the external marketing agency on raising awareness of HIT
• Support the Director, to ensure that the company conforms to all financial, legal, statutory and contractual requirements.
• Represent the charity and act as a positive advocate for its work with partners and other relevant organisations
• Work alongside volunteers, in a fair, equitable and effective manner
• Attend relevant training and development opportunities
• Help to ensure the company sets and maintains the highest possible standards in all areas
• Any other duties as the Director may reasonably require within the remit of the Fundraising Manager (Grants)

Herts Inclusive Theatre has its values at its core, and we are looking for someone who
feels they can support and live these values alongside the team.
We have inclusion at the heart of our organisation and encourage people from all
backgrounds and perspectives to apply. We embrace our differences and know this
makes for a great team. We endeavour to create a barrier-free recruitment and work
environment and will aim to make any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and
employment processes. If we can do anything more to assist with your accessibility
needs, please contact us on 01727 221414 / admin@hit-theatre.org.uk
This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be
reviewed regularly, and it may be subject to modification or amendment after
consultation with the Director and Board of Trustees.

To carry out the role, you will need:

• Strong, accurate writing and communication skills
• Previous experience and knowledge in charity fundraising (desirable)
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Be able to plan, organise, and prioritise day-to-day tasks
• Experience in database management and reporting
• To work independently and as part of a team
• To be confident in using a computer, including Microsoft Office
• Work under pressure, to deadlines, and stay calm
• An interest in learning about inclusive and participatory arts

There are many reasons to work for Herts Inclusive Theatre.

We offer:
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid home and office working
• Professional development
• An accessible, inclusive and welcoming work environment
• 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays, 3 discretionary days between Christmas and
New Year + an additional day per year (up to 5 years) after 3 years of continuous
service
• 3% employer pension contribution
How to Apply
Please email admin@hit-theatre.org.uk for the full job description and application form. Please let us know if you would prefer to communicate your application in a different format (for example, video)
To apply, please send your completed application for the attention of Caroline Stevens, Director, to admin@hit-theatre.org.uk, or call 01727 221414 to speak to someone
Deadline for applications is 10am on Wednesday, 21st May 2025, Interviews will take place on Friday, 30th May 2025.