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Trusts Manager Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Salary in the region of £40,000 - £45,000 38 days holiday Defined contribution pension scheme Hybrid working For over 120 years, RADA has stood at the forefront of dramatic arts training, nurturing generations of actors, directors, writers, producers and technical artists who have gone on to shape the worlds of theatre, film and television. Access and diversity are at the heart of who we are, and we are deeply committed to ensuring talented students from all backgrounds can experience our training, uplifting the greatest range of voices and perspectives. This is an exciting time to join us. Our vision and strategy focus on sustainability and inclusion, foregrounding excellence, equitable practice and wellbeing, and empowering artists. Alongside developing our growth strategy, estates strategy, industry partnerships and international offer, we are addressing two urgent priorities: investment in our estate and in bursaries to ensure all talented students can thrive. This is in addition to raising unrestricted funding for RADA s core activity. At the same time, we are building a renewed alumni strategy, creating opportunities for graduates to connect, collaborate and shape the future of our industry. We are seeking an experienced trusts fundraiser to join our Development team at a pivotal point in our journey. As Trusts Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of RADA s future fundraising growth by developing and stewarding long-term relationships with a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations to unlock transformational support for RADA s mission and future. Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Grants & Fundraising Services, you will support with the creation of the Trusts and Foundations annual strategy, and will confidently seek out and secure new mid-level gifts. The ideal candidate will be a confident and proactive fundraiser from an arts/cultural or higher education context and with a track record of gifts at the five-figure level. Your persuasive communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to take initiative will be important drivers in this role. In addition, your ability to build relationships and inspire trust with RADA s leadership and senior volunteers will be key to your success. If you are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of dramatic arts training, and to make a lasting difference through life-changing work, we would be delighted to hear from you. For a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates. For further information, key dates, and how to apply, please visit the Richmond Associates website and download a detailed candidate pack. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process. We are taking positive action by guaranteeing an interview to any applicant who self-identifies as being from a Black, Asian or Global Majority background, and/or who self-identifies as D/deaf or disabled, and has experience as a development department lead or deputy lead in the cultural and Higher Education sectors. If you regard yourself as having these characteristics, please state so clearly on your supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Monday 12th January 2026

Trusts Manager Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Salary in the region of £40,000 - £45,000 38 days' holiday Defined contribution pension scheme Hybrid working For over 120 years, RADA has stood at the forefront of dramatic arts training, nurturing generations of actors, directors, writers, producers and technical artists who have gone on to shape the worlds of theatre, film and television. Access and diversity are at the heart of who we are, and we are deeply committed to ensuring talented students from all backgrounds can experience our training, uplifting the greatest range of voices and perspectives. This is an exciting time to join us. Our vision and strategy focus on sustainability and inclusion, foregrounding excellence, equitable practice and wellbeing, and empowering artists. Alongside developing our growth strategy, estates strategy, industry partnerships and international offer, we are addressing two urgent priorities: investment in our estate and in bursaries to ensure all talented students can thrive. This is in addition to raising unrestricted funding for RADA's core activity. At the same time, we are building a renewed alumni strategy, creating opportunities for graduates to connect, collaborate and shape the future of our industry. We are seeking an experienced trusts fundraiser to join our Development team at a pivotal point in our journey. As Trusts Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of RADA's future fundraising growth by developing and stewarding long-term relationships with a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations to unlock transformational support for RADA's mission and future. Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Grants & Fundraising Services, you will support with the creation of the Trusts and Foundations annual strategy, and will confidently seek out and secure new mid-level gifts. The ideal candidate will be a confident and proactive fundraiser from an arts/cultural or higher education context and with a track record of gifts at the five-figure level. Your persuasive communication skills, attention to detail, and willingness to take initiative will be important drivers in this role. In addition, your ability to build relationships and inspire trust with RADA's leadership and senior volunteers will be key to your success. If you are excited by the opportunity to shape the future of dramatic arts training, and to make a lasting difference through life-changing work, we would be delighted to hear from you. For a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process. We are taking positive action by guaranteeing an interview to any applicant who self-identifies as being from a Black, Asian or Global Majority background, and/or who self-identifies as D/deaf or disabled, and has experience as a development department lead or deputy lead in the cultural and Higher Education sectors. If you regard yourself as having these characteristics, please state so clearly on your supporting statement. Closing date for applications: 09:00 on Monday 12 th January 2026

Director of Enterprise and External Engagement Department: Executive Team Reports to: Principal Key Relationships: Executive Team, Marketing Department, Development Department, ArtsEd Extra Department, Admissions colleuges within DSSF and Higher Education Working Pattern: All Year Round (52 weeks per year) 30 Days Annual Leave 8:30am - 5:00pm The postholder must be available to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) as required to meet operational and role-related needs. Start date: January 2026 Salary: £80k per annum ArtsEd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff (permanent and visiting) and volunteers to share this commitment; all staff are required to undergo background checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 regulations and to hold an enhanced DBS. Summary of the role: The Director of Enterprise and External Engagement will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team at ArtsEd with strategic and operational responsibility for driving the institution's commercial growth and external engagement. The role is accountable for leading key income-generating and market-facing functions, including Marketing, Development, and Outreach and will also coordinate the institutional strategy for Student Recruitment and Admissions of both the Day School & Sixth Form, and the Higher Education provision. Working closely with the Principal and colleagues across the organisation, the Director will shape and deliver a long-term growth strategy that strengthens the institution's market position and supports its broader strategic goals. The postholder will bring deep commercial insight and a track record of delivering sustainable growth in complex environments. They will provide visible, values-led leadership to cross-functional teams, building a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment of activity with institutional priorities. They will promote collaboration across their teams and across the institution. The Director will work collaboratively across the Executive Leadership Team to embed a commercially informed mindset throughout the organisation, supporting data-led decision-making and customer-focused service delivery. They will also engage regularly with external partners, prospective students, donors, and key stakeholders to enhance the institution's reputation, reach, and revenue. Departmental Management & Oversight: Provide strong, clear, and supportive line management to direct reports, including the Marketing Manager, Head of Development, and Extra Manager. Lead future expansion of the team to include Lettings and Events management. Oversee the Recruitment and Admissions strategy across the insitution, situated in both the Day School and Sixth Form and in Higher Education and work with relevant team members situated in those sectors of ArtsEd. Champion a culture of collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement across all commercial departments, ensuring shared ownership of organisational goals. Support managers in setting clear departmental objectives, developing budgets, managing resources, and ensuring operational plans are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Promote staff development by identifying training needs, encouraging professional growth, and recognising achievement. Operational Delivery: Ensure that departmental strategies, marketing campaigns, recruitment initiatives, development programmes, and outreach activities are integrated, coordinated, and aligned with institutional growth and income targets. Work closely with department heads to monitor performance, address challenges, and reallocate resources as required to maximise impact and efficiency. Produce regular reports for the Principal and Board of Trustees, providing data-driven analysis of commercial performance, strategic progress, and return on investment. Maintain an expert understanding of the independent and private education markets, tracking competitor activity, fee trends, recruitment patterns, and emerging opportunities for diversification. Lead the identification and development of new income-generating ventures, including lettings and events, ensuring these are underpinned by robust market analysis and operational planning. External Relations & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the principal ambassador for the institution's commercial and external engagement activities, building and maintaining strong relationships with prospective families, alumni, donors, local communities, partner organisations, and relevant industry bodies. Represent the institution at key events, conferences, open days, and networking opportunities to enhance its profile and strengthen its reputation in target markets. Oversee the development of a compelling and consistent institutional narrative across all external communications, ensuring brand integrity and alignment with the institution's values and strategic aims. Collaborate with the Principal and Development team to cultivate and steward relationships with high-value donors and benefactors, ensuring engagement plans are personalised and impact-driven. Build partnerships with businesses, civic organisations, and cultural institutions to expand the institution's reach, support community and corporate engagement, and create mutually beneficial opportunities. Innovation & Market Development: Lead the identification and assessment of emerging trends, market opportunities, and innovative approaches to enhance the institution's competitive advantage. Explore and implement new commercial initiatives, products, and services such as lettings, events, summer schools, and international recruitment partnerships, ensuring each is supported by a robust business case. Encourage a culture of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking within commercial teams, empowering staff to contribute ideas and pilot new approaches. Evaluate the impact of innovative projects, measuring outcomes against agreed KPIs, and adapt strategies to maximise success and sustainability. Maintain an active awareness of developments in digital marketing, customer engagement, and fundraising innovation, applying best practice to strengthen performance across departments. Person Specification Essential: Degree-level education or equivalent senior experience. Significant leadership experience in commercial, marketing, fundraising, or external engagement roles. Proven success in developing and delivering multi-year growth strategies and generating income. Experience managing multiple functions, budgets, and high-performing teams. Strong commercial acumen with ability to interpret financial, operational, and market data. Expertise in marketing, recruitment, fundraising, and brand management. Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and project management skills. Proficiency in digital tools, CRM systems, and analytics. Entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, and customer-focused approach. Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused with high levels of integrity. Desirable: Professional qualification in marketing, business, fundraising, or related discipline. Experience in the independent education sector or comparable service environment. Track record in event management, lettings, or venue hire as revenue streams. Experience of working with boards, trustees, or governance bodies. Understanding of international recruitment markets and relevant regulatory frameworks. Background to ArtsEd ArtsEd originated from two schools, one founded in 1919 by Grace Cone and one founded in 1922 by Olive Ripman. These two educational pioneers believed passionately in the value of combining a general academic education with specialised training in dance, drama, music and art. They were committed to preparing young people for professional careers in or related to the theatre. In 1939, Grace and Olive joined forces to create the Cone Ripman School, subsequently named the Arts Educational Schools. Dame Alicia Markova and Sir Anton Dolin drew almost exclusively on ArtsEd students to help them create their revolutionary company London Festival Ballet, which eventually became the English National Ballet. Ballerina Dame Beryl Grey became Director of the Schools in the 1960s. ArtsEd continued to innovate, introducing both professional acting and musical theatre courses and in I986 moved to its present home in Chiswick. In 2007, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber became President, heralding an auspicious new era for ArtsEd. The Day School and Sixth Form remains the leading school of its kind in the UK with all students possessing outstanding creativity and dedication. Academic results and vocational success are significant, and our Value-Added return is in the top 1% nationally. The School of Musical Theatre and School of Acting offer full-time BA and MA courses. Our Musical Theatre course is recognised as the best in the UK, while the Acting course is praised for its innovative 50:50 split between stage and screen acting. Our outstanding record of graduate success sees nearly every one of our Musical Theatre graduates and over three-quarters of our Acting graduates make their professional debuts within six months of graduating. . click apply for full job details

Full time, permanent (35 hours per week) Based in London Salary on a scale starting at £70,854.32 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas office closure Defined Benefit Pension Scheme Equity recognises Unite as the staff group union Equity Equity is the UK trade union for professional performers and creative practitioners. Equity is respected as one of the most powerful entertainment unions in the world, and at the heart of the UK trade union movement. We are a growing union of around 50,000 members, proud of our strong organising and campaigning record. Our members are mostly freelance- with many working in greenfield and emerging areas in audio, videogames, dance and the light entertainment sectors. By contrast, most British TV, film and theatre are made on union agreements with minimum terms driving forward industry standards on everything from pay to dignity at work. The Union has a team of staff in offices across the UK who have a wealth of experience and expertise when it comes to advice and representation. They are able to deal with the issues raised by members working in all areas of the industry whether it be a major feature film, a theatre in education show, radio voice overs, a circus act or any other live or recorded work. Equity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job. The Roles In three newly created posts, Equity is increasing the organising capacity and coverage for members working across film & TV and theatre and dealing with members' agents and other professional services. Each role is perfect for someone who will seize the opportunity to expand Equity's work into new areas, independently develop and implement projects, visiting members in their workplaces to recruit new members and develop activists into the union's democratic structures. Ideally you will have experience of working in or with trade unions together with excellent negotiation, communication and advocacy skills, understand the organising agenda, be highly motivated, able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team and have competent IT skills. You will have an understanding of organising members and supporting members within the local political environment, working in line with the Union's democratic structures, and operating within trade union law and the Union's own Rules. Officials work under the leadership of a Head of Section or member of the Secretariat, and in liaison with the Officials in the Nations and Regions. They are responsible for providing effective negotiations and service to members. The specific areas covered by each Official are set by the relevant member of the Secretariat, and may vary from time to time. Responsibilities may be shared across both Live Performance and Recorded Media Departments. Agents & Professional Services Official You will be at the forefront of protecting performers' rights and shaping fair practices in the entertainment industry. You will support members with everything from contract advice and interpretation to resolving complex disputes over commission, late and non-payments, illegal fees, and agent conduct. Your work will range from engaging directly with agents on behalf of members, pursuing court claims to monitoring industry practices and collaborating with key stakeholders like the Employment Agencies Standards Inspectorate and the Personal Managers Association to uphold and improve industry standards and advocate for members' rights. The role will expand coverage of servicing to cover supporting artists and variety agents, whilst taking a pro-active approach to recruit and organise members around common issues around agent's contracts and lead on our relationship as a trades union with other services offered to members affecting their access to work, and the management of their freelance careers such as casting platforms Theatre Official As a Theatre Official, you will play a vital role in organising and empowering performers, stage managers, and creatives across the entire theatre industry. The Live Performance Department covers the theatre industry from fringe and independent productions to subsidised venues, commercial tours, and the West End, and works together with Officials in the Nations & Regions. Working as part of a team of Officials in the department and supported by organisers and assistant organisers, you'll negotiate and enforce collective agreements, visit workplaces, recruit new members, and train workplace reps to build a strong activist network. You'll handle day-to-day issues such as grievances and disciplinary matters under existing agreements, and where none exist, you'll seek to negotiate House Agreements to set minimum standards or pay and conditions. With theatre being one of Equity's highest-density sectors, this role offers huge organising opportunities, from improving pay and securing a five-day rehearsal week to tackling poor conditions in touring and digs. You'll lead campaigns that mobilise members to move from resilience to resistance and able to take credible action in upcoming negotiations and shaping the future of terms and conditions in the live sector. The specific workplaces and agreements covered by this role are to be confirmed. Supporting Artists & Independent Film Official As Equity's Supporting Artists & Independent Film Official, you'll champion fair treatment for performers in some of the most challenging areas of the industry. From tackling "no and low pay" issues in student films, low-budget independent films, and vertical dramas to safeguarding the rights of supporting artists, who make up a significant part of our membership working in Film & TV. By visiting and organising workplaces you will ensure their voices are heard and agreements upheld. You'll lead on collective agreements for TV and film supporting artists, provide expert advice, and drive recruitment campaigns. As AI reshapes the creative landscape, you'll also play a key role in distinguishing its use as a workplace tool such as body scanning for digital replicas, ensuring members are protected under law and union agreements. This is a unique opportunity to combine advocacy, negotiation, and innovation to make a real impact in the evolving world of film and television. How to Apply For details on how to apply, visit our website at