Head of Development and Fundraising

Type: Permanent

Location : Barn Theatre, Cirencester

Salary : Indicative initial basic Salary – £45,000

About Us:
The Barn Theatre in Cirencester is an award-winning Producing House Charity renowned throughout the UK for its unique and innovative approach to theatrical excellence and problem-solving. We seek a dynamic Head of Development and Fundraising to drive our mission forward with creativity, energy and passion.

Role Overview:
You will spearhead our fundraising efforts, implementing ‘think out-of-the-box’ strategies that reflect our innovative spirit. You will harness your exceptional interpersonal, communication, PR, media, and project management skills to cultivate relationships, secure funding, and promote our brand. Leading from the front you will play a key role, inspiring the team to deliver on its fund raising targets and joining a dynamic committed management team who relish change and challenge.

Key Responsibilities
– Develop and implement significant and creative new Revenue and Capital fundraising strategies and action plans to successfully support the theatre’s growth and mission.
– Build and maintain strong and productive relationships with donors, sponsors, and partners.
– Oversee PR and media activities to enhance the theatre’s visibility, reputation  and USP in the competitive fund raising market place both regionally and nationally.
– Manage and deliver fund raising projects from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with our goals and values.
– Collaborate with the team to identify and pursue new and original funding opportunities.

Qualifications:
– Proven track record of innovative problem-solving, strategic thinking, and project delivery.
– Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
– Strong PR, media, and project management experience. You may perhaps come from a theatre marketing/media back ground.
– Passion for the arts, theatre, and a highly creative mindset.
– Fundraising experience or knowledge is welcome but not essential. Traditional fund-raising techniques alone are not the answer in the current world.

Join us at the Barn Theatre and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our beloved institution. If you’re an energetic and creative thinker with a passion for theatre and a knack for building meaningful relationships, we want to hear from you.

Cirencester is the beautiful ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’, ranked number 5 in the UK list of happiest place to live, a little more than an hour from London.

Accommodation may be available for the right candidate.

 Remuneration to be agreed dependant on skills, experience, and perceived potential. Indicative minimum initial basic salary 45k. More for exceptional candidates. Serious enhanced earning opportunities for the right individual once established and proven.

Applications: Please review the video on our website,  and send your  CV to
careers@barntheatre.org.uk

The Barn Theatre in Cirencester is looking to employ dedicated individuals to work with and alongside our Resident Company Stage Manager and Production Team on our exciting in-house produced 2024 Season. The season has not yet been fully launched so genres are in place of the show’s title.

OUTLINED DATES:

Comedy

• Reh 10th – 29 th June (London)
• Tech 1st – 6th July (Cirencester)
• Run 8th July – 17th Aug (Cirencester)

Tragedy/Comedy (Tour)

• Reh 29th July – 17 th Aug (London)
• Tech 19 th – 22 nd Aug (Cirencester)
• Run 23rd Aug – 14 th Sept (Cirencester)
• Tour 16th Sept – 3rd Nov

More details about the tour to be discussed in interview

Thriller

• Reh 2nd – 21st Sept (London)
• Tech 23rd – 27th Sept (Cirencester)
• Run 28th Sept – 9th Nov (Cirencester)

‘The Three Musketeers’ Actor/Muso Christmas Show

• Reh 28th Oct – 16th Nov (London)
• Tech 18 th – 22 nd Nov (Cirencester)
• Run 25th Nov – 4th Jan (Cirencester)

ABOUT THE ROLES

Deputy Stage Managers

Experienced and confident DSM operator to work closely with our cast, creatives and in-house team; reporting to the Resident CSM. A problem solver who communicates with the SM team on the show and thinks quickly on their feet. The role includes all the usual DSM responsibilities and some additional ones listed below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Running the rehearsal room in London
• Creating the Book
• Producing relevant paperwork e.g rehearsal reports, show reports
• Clear communication between rehearsals and the production team based in Cirencester
• Operating the show on QLab
• Post-Show washing and pre-show ironing (Show dependent)
• Running Mic/Instrument check pre-show

Rates

• £475.58 (£518.26 inc. holiday pay) per week for rehearsals, plus £214.5 of subs if you live 25mi outside of London.
• £568.49 (£619.51 inc. holiday pay) per week for performance.
• Accommodation in Cirencester provided
• Standard Industry touring allowance, varying venue sizes and tour circuit.
• Additional payments inc. Pension and Overtime.

Assistant Stage Managers
Creative, confident and proactive ASM to work with the creatives to produce props and furniture, alongside and reporting to the Resident CSM. Productively and closely working with the DSM and another ASM (show dependent). A fast thinker and problem solver who communicates well in fast paced environments. A good knowledge of Health and Safety. The role includes all the usual ASM responsibilities and some additional ones listed below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing/Making Props
• Clear communication with CSM about props and spending
• Assisting the DSM in the rehearsal room in London
• Creating a clear ASM plot, ready for anyone to step into in case of emergencies
• Post-Show washing and pre-show ironing (show dependent)
• Charging Mic batteries post-show

Rates

• £470.46 (£512.68 inc. holiday pay) per week for rehearsals, plus £214.5 of subs if you live 25mi outside of London.
• £503.29 (£548.46 inc. holiday pay) per week for performance
• Accommodation in Cirencester provided
• Additional payments inc. Pension and Overtime.
• Technical Assistant Stage Manager (Tour)
• The same qualities and as an ASM listed above, with good knowledge and practical understanding of lighting, sound
• and
• AV/Projection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing/Making Props
• Clear communication with CSM about props and spending
• Assisting the DSM in the rehearsal room in London
• Creating a clear ASM plot, ready for anyone to step into in case of emergencies
• Post-Show washing and pre-show ironing (show dependent)
• Health & Safety focused
• Changing Mic batteries pre and post-show
• Re-lighting while on tour
• Live Sound and Projection/AV Knowledge

Rates

• £470.46 (£512.68 inc. holiday pay) per week for rehearsals, plus £214.5 of subs if you live 25mi outside of London.
• £503.29 (£548.46 inc. holiday pay) per week for performance
• Accommodation in Cirencester provided
• Standard Industry touring allowance, varying venue sizes and tour circuit.
• Additional payments inc. Pension and Overtime.

OTHER DETAILS

General Working Pattern:

• Six day rehearsal week and six days a week for eight shows with matinees on Thursday and Saturdays

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter to careers@barntheatre.org.uk.

For any inquiries or to discuss the positions further, feel free to reach out to our Resident Company Stage Manager, Grace
Duckerin, at grace.duckerin@barntheatre.org.uk.

Date Added : 12th July 2022 

Location : Cirencester 

Salary  : hourly/day rate dependant on experience  

 The Company: 

Since launching in 2018, the  Barn Theatre  has gained national recognition as a producing house with its Built by Barn shows. The Barn Theatre was awarded The Stage Awards’ Best Fringe Theatre of the Year Award 2019.  

In its short history, The Barn Theatre has become a breeding ground for ambitious emerging talent to develop key professional skills enabling rapid career and individual growth, marrying an entrepreneurial spirit with creative exploration in a supportive environment.  

Job Specification:

The Barn Theatre are keen to hear from theatre professionals based locally who would be interested in working at the Barn.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Barn Theatre are looking to expand our list of freelance staff that we can call upon for a variety of jobs. These may include:

• Sound Professionals. Both Sound Designers, and Programmers/Operators.

• Lighting Freelancers – for fit-ups and occasional work on Entertainment @ Ingleside Events

• Scenic Artists

• Set Builders

• Stage Managers based locally

• Anyone else! – please do contact us even if you feel you might not have the relevant experience, we might well be able to find a way to get you involved.

Please send CV and cover letter detailing how you meet our needs with the subject Technical & Scenic Freelancers to careers@barntheatre.org.uk

Our theatre & cinema volunteers play a vital role in allowing performances to go ahead by ensuring the comfort and enjoyment of audience members.

As a volunteer you will meet, greet, and assist patrons of the theatre, showing them to their seats, selling programmes and being the face of the theatre, under the supervision of the box office manager on duty.

In return you will get to watch all the diverse performances, that are performed at the Barn and invitations to special events.

Our volunteers are an integral part of the Barn, providing an invaluable service to our audiences, helping ensure that every trip to the theatre is a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

We welcome volunteers of all ages, and you need no experience, just to be friendly and enjoy working with people. Full training will be given. The time commitment and frequency are completely flexible making volunteering with us really easy to fit into your life!

We would love to hear from you. Come and join our family at the award-winning Barn Theatre!