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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 central to all they do, and they are deeply committed to ensuring talented students from all backgrounds can experience their training, uplifting the greatest range of voices and perspectives.

This is an exciting time to join RADA. A new vision and strategy is being developed, building on existing successes to redefine training in the dramatic arts for the 21st century, with a focus on key themes: training and student experience, growth, industry, and international dialogue and engagement. In addition to their vocational training aims, they are building on their foundational strengths to expand their income streams through life changing work aligned with our core pedagogy, and ethos.

RADA is seeking an experienced fundraising events professional to join their Development team at a pivotal point in their journey. As Head of Development Events, you will play a key role in driving RADA’s future fundraising growth by developing special events to cultivate and steward individual supporters, corporate partners, trusts, and graduates. The role will lead the programming and operational delivery of an annual programme of events to support strategic priorities, including income generation, public programmes, industry connections, graduates and student engagement, and royal patronage events.

The ideal candidate will be able to deal confidently and professionally with some of the most senior and successful creative people internally and externally. You will take a collaborative approach to event planning and work with Development colleagues to help them successfully deliver the new multi-year fundraising campaign strategy. Your ability to work at both strategic and operational levels 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.

Salary in the region of £42,000 – £45,000 |  38 days’ holiday | Defined contribution pension scheme | Hybrid working

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 IS 09:00 ON FRIDAY 19th  JUNE 2026.