Polka Theatre in Wimbledon seeks a Development & Events Manager This is the role for you, if you:

Would like to work for a pioneering national theatre for children.
Enjoy planning and delivering fundraising events, which leverage immediate and ongoing support for the charity.
Want to help a charity inspire supporters and build quality relationships with them, by telling the story of our impact.
Are creative, personable, dynamic and great at communicating.

Polka is seeking a Development and Events Manager to coordinate Polka’s individual giving programmes, manage an established programme of events and oversee a portfolio of corporate supporters. As a key member of the Development Team, this is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help shape Polka's future as a leading children's theatre. The Development and Events Manager will help donors feel inspired, appreciated, and compelled to support Polka. You will do this through high-quality communications and events for Polka’s donors, potential donors and corporate partners. The postholder will devise and coordinate a varied annual programme of stewardship and cultivation events and take a proactive role in attracting new supporters. This is a permanent, full-time role. More details are in the recruitment pack on our website. This role will suit candidates with fundraising experience, particularly with individual giving and events. We also welcome applications from people with transferable skills who can draw on their experience in other sectors. Salary: £32-35,000 per year depending on experience Hours: full-time, 5 days per week, Monday to Friday. You may need to work some additional hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays (we operate a Time Off In Lieu, ‘TOIL’ system). Location: primarily on site at Polka in Wimbledon, with up to 2 days working from home. Polka's commitment as an equal opportunities employer means we are keen to encourage applications from people from the Global Majority, people across the gender spectrum and people who self-identify as disabled, who are underrepresented in our sector. Polka is funded by Arts Council England, London, registered charity number 256979. For a Recruitment Pack with more information about who we are and what we're looking for in this role plus how to apply please visit our website. https://polkatheatre.com/jobs/ Deadline 9am on Monday 13 April 2026 Interviews Tuesday 21 April or Thursday 23 April 2026 Ideal start date as soon as possible