Creative Central

The Lichfield Festival brings the best national and international artists and performers to the West Midlands each year for a summer celebration of classical music, dance, drama, film, jazz, literature, poetry, visual arts and world music.

We programme ticketed events in principal venues Lichfield Cathedral (capacity 900) and Lichfield Garrick Theatre (capacity 450) plus a range of other non-traditional venues including hotels, churches and community centres. In addition to ticketed performances, we also organize the Lichfield Festival Arts Market, the Festival Fireworks plus a range of participatory workshops. We also run a year round education programme in schools and community settings which provides people of all ages with an opportunity to explore their creativity.

The Festival attracts approximately 50,000 people each year and we are lucky to have a growing volunteer base of 150 people, 25% of whom are under the age of 26.

The Festival also organizes Lichfield Literature, an autumn weekend literature Festival, the fifth of which will take place in October 2010.

The Festival is currently looking to appoint a Development Manager to cover our current Development Manager’s maternity leave. You will have responsibility for raising funds from Businesses and Individuals. You will join a fun and supportive team who are really passionate about the arts and arts education.

As Development Manager you will:

• Deliver all agreed sponsorship packages and individual supporter benefits for the 2010 Lichfield Festival (8-18 July)

• Support the Lichfield Festival Association with particular focus on marketing and recruiting new members

• Research and secure sponsorship and advertising revenue for the 2011 Festival and the 2010 Lichfield Literature

• Develop relationships with and source fundraising income from high level donors for the 2011 Festival and 2010 Lichfield Literature

• Implement the Festival’s 30th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign for 2011

• Assist with the delivery of the marketing strategy.

• Support the database and ongoing data management.

The ideal Development Manager will hold the following skills and experiences:

• Experience of success in delivering results in a customer focussed environment such as fundraising, sales or marketing

• Excellent communication skills and ability to communication effectively at a senior level

• An appreciation for and interest in the performing arts would be an advantage

This list is not restrictive and the Board and/or unforeseen circumstances may require that from time to time you undertake other duties within your capabilities.

The Lichfield Festival