We’re looking for a dynamic Head of Individual Giving to contribute to our ambitious fundraising target of £1.8 million and help ensure the ongoing success of Chichester Festival Theatre. 

In this pivotal position, you’ll oversee every aspect of individual giving – from cultivating major donors and growing our membership schemes, to running inspiring campaigns and developing legacy support. 

You’ll bring energy, confidence and initiative – a natural self-starter who thrives on building relationships and turning passion into lasting support. Alongside extensive experience in individual fundraising, you’ll have the ability to motivate and inspire, whether working with donors, senior stakeholders or colleagues across the organisation. 

You’ll be joining a dedicated, friendly and ambitious team of eight at a moment of growth, aligning with the new business plan for CFT. Project management expertise, persuasive communication, and strong negotiation skills will all be essential – as well as your love of theatre and the arts.

How to apply

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter, or video, to recruitment@cft.org.uk by the deadline, quoting job reference: 2509HOIG in the subject line. In your covering letter or video, please let us know why you are applying for the role, what excites you about joining CFT and how your experience and skills match the person specification. 

We'd love to hear about what makes you a great fit in your own words. We encourage candidates not to rely on AI for their applications, as a more personalised approach gives us a better sense of who you are.

Please email recruitment@cft.org.uk if you'd like to arrange for an informal chat about the role before applying. We appreciate this may be a busy time - if you need more time to submit your application, please let us know.