Development Manager: Corporate and Individual Giving Applicant Information Bamboozle Theatre Company Ltd. is a charity that uses the power of theatre to transform the lives of children with learning disabilities. Our aim is to offer children the opportunity to interact meaningfully with the world, and to confound expectations of what disabled children can achieve. There are three strands to our work: Education and Learning Bamboozle provides creative and innovative learning experiences for children with special needs and shares its pioneering methodology with teachers and educators through training and research projects. Families and Community Bamboozle produces captivating multi-sensory experiences for profoundly disabled children and their whole families – and finds ways to engage those that can seem hardest to reach. Theatre and Touring Shows Bamboozle takes high quality, interactive and immersive performances into theatres and special schools in order to reach, engage and entertain all children - whatever their ability.
confounding expectations… Bamboozle Theatre Company Ltd
Artistic Directors: Christopher Davies and Sue Pyecroft Unit 10 St Mary’s Works, 115 Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7JL Tel: 0116 2552065 www.bamboozletheatre.co.uk E-mail: info@bamboozletheatre.co.uk Registered charity no: 1136157; Company registration number: 719 3792
Your Role in Making a Difference to Children with Learning Disabilities We are looking for a dynamic, creative and self-motivated individual to join the Operations Team and to help us achieve the ambitious fundraising targets that have been set to enable us to achieve our vision, and to ensure that we can continue to provide innovative and transformational experiences for some of the UK’s not disabled children. We look forward to hearing from you. Fee: £12,000 – £15,000 offered as a freelance fee; a part-time PAYE contract may be considered Commitment: 2 – 2.5 days per week Post based at: Bamboozle Theatre Company Ltd. Unit 10, St Mary’s Works, 115 Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7JL Remote working also considered. To apply: Send a CV with 2 referees contact details and a statement outlining what attracts you to this position and how your skills, experience and achievements are relevant to the post with specific reference to the person specification and the job description. The deadline for applications is: 15th August 2014 Interviews will take place during week(s) beginning 18th and 26th August 2014 Safer recruitment practises will be applied. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Emma Harrop on emma@bamboozletheatre.co.uk
confounding expectations… Bamboozle Theatre Company Ltd
Artistic Directors: Christopher Davies and Sue Pyecroft Unit 10 St Mary’s Works, 115 Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7JL Tel: 0116 2552065 www.bamboozletheatre.co.uk E-mail: info@bamboozletheatre.co.uk Registered charity no: 1136157; Company registration number: 719 3792
Job Description Job Title: Freelance position: Development Manager: Corporate and Individual Based on 2 – 2.5 days per week at £30,000.00 pro rata (actual Giving. pay £12,000.00 - £15,000.00 per annum) Reports To: Company Manager Works with: The Development Manager will have a close relationship with the PR & Marketing Manager, and the Trustee with Responsibility for Fundraising. Purpose of the role The primary function of this role will be to deliver against the challenging income targets as detailed in our five year development plan. To include:
Achieving monthly, quarterly and annual financial fundraising targets;
Building and sustaining long term relationships with corporate partners, and demonstrating results from this partnerships;
Supporting individual givers and donors in their fundraising efforts;
Co-ordinating, designing and implementing fundraising projects and events;
Identifying new opportunities to generate income from gifts and donations.
Tasks / Duties / Responsibilities
To oversee the implementation and development of our fundraising strategy, and reviewing progress towards fundraising targets.
Increasing Bamboozle’s fundraising capacity, through cultivating a strong network of private and business donors: o
Growing relationships with existing givers
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Developing new relationships with individuals and businesses locally and nationally; encouraging sponsorship and philanthropic giving.
Building relationships with Universities and Schools to maximise fundraising potential.
To identify and recognise the needs of our supporters and to develop support packages that meet these needs; working closely with the PR and Marketing Manager to develop appropriate and inspiring communication strategies.
Promoting and extending our online giving pages; and maximising giving through gift-aid schemes.
Co-ordinating a calendar of fundraising events and activities, including established events such as the Bamboozle Gala.
Co-ordinating teams and logistical arrangements for fundraising events and in support of the fundraising activities of our partners.
Any other duties which are deemed necessary to the success of the post and the company.
confounding expectations… Bamboozle Theatre Company Ltd
Artistic Directors: Christopher Davies and Sue Pyecroft Unit 10 St Mary’s Works, 115 Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7JL Tel: 0116 2552065 www.bamboozletheatre.co.uk E-mail: info@bamboozletheatre.co.uk Registered charity no: 1136157; Company registration number: 719 3792
Person Specification Job Title: Development Manager – Corporate and Individual Giving Attributes Essential Experience
A minimum 2 years’ experience of fundraising from corporates and individuals within a charitable organisation.
Desirable Experience of using social media in fundraising and marketing campaigns.
Demonstrable success in raising income against defined targets. Experience of working with a range of stakeholders including trustees, volunteers and ambassadors to harness their support for company fundraising. Experience of using a range of strategies and techniques to engage private donors and corporate support. Experience of planning, managing and delivering fundraising events or projects. Leadership and management
Ability to act as an Ambassador for the organisation and to inspire, influence and motivate others to support our work. Experience of managing freelance workers / volunteers.
Knowledge Skills Qualities
To have a commitment to Bamboozle’s vision, aims and values. Ability to think creatively and strategically. Proven ability to create a compelling case for support, and the ability to assimilate complex information into concise messages, tailored to the needs of individual partners. Strong negotiating skills. Ability to make presentations and undertake public speaking with skill and confidence. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a variety of audiences, verbally and in written form. Computer literate and numerate as appropriate to the role. Excellent time management with the ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements and work to deadlines, whilst being attentive to detail.
confounding expectations… Bamboozle Theatre Company Ltd
Artistic Directors: Christopher Davies and Sue Pyecroft Unit 10 St Mary’s Works, 115 Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7JL Tel: 0116 2552065 www.bamboozletheatre.co.uk E-mail: info@bamboozletheatre.co.uk Registered charity no: 1136157; Company registration number: 719 3792
Knowledge of the arts or disability sector and an awareness of the organisations that have empathy with our work. Able to train others in presentation skills.
Person Specification continued Attributes
Essential
Personal Qualities & Attributes
To be self- motivated, articulate and confident.
Desirable
Supportive of others, a strong team player with the ability to use own initiative. A flexible approach and the ability to stay calm, positive and open. Inclusion
Understanding of equality issues.
A passion for the performing and visual arts and for working with Children and Young People, particularly those with complex learning needs.
Professional Development
A willingness to engage with wider organisational development, a commitment to progressing the aims of the organisation and an openness to engaging with training informal / formal that helps to build an understanding of our work.
A reflective approach and commitment to personal and professional development.
confounding expectations‌ Bamboozle Theatre Company Ltd
Artistic Directors: Christopher Davies and Sue Pyecroft Unit 10 St Mary’s Works, 115 Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7JL Tel: 0116 2552065 www.bamboozletheatre.co.uk E-mail: info@bamboozletheatre.co.uk Registered charity no: 1136157; Company registration number: 719 3792
Our Background & Mission Bamboozle Theatre Company was founded in 1994 by Artistic Directors Christopher Davies and Sue Pyecroft, and became a registered charity in 2005. In 2010 we registered as a limited company. On the 1 st April 2011 a formal transfer of assets took place between ‘Bamboozle Theatre Company’ (an unincorporated charity) and ‘Bamboozle Theatre Company Ltd.’ (an incorporated charity). Though our legal status has changed, our charitable objective remains ‘to advance the education of the public (particularly students) who have emotional, behavioural and/or learning disabilities, their parents, carers, teachers and others working with them by the provision of such artistic and educational activities as the executive committee see fit.’ Our early artistic programmes consisted of week-long residencies in theatres for schools and similar residencies for parents and their disabled child in the holidays. School residencies have developed to include professional development for teachers. The family residencies now include siblings. We have also introduced touring productions which enable us to meet new partners and reach a greater number of children. Our work continues to evolve in response to the changing needs of our partners. Our work with schools is increasingly linked to whole school staff development and change, and to working to devise methods to engage very hard to reach children. We aim to ensure that our approach is shared with others to enable staff to help children to reach their full potential. In our early days work took place on an ad hoc basis throughout the year administered from the attic of the founder’s home. In 2008 the Artistic Directors took the decision to focus on developing the company as a ‘full-time’ organisation. We took on the lease of a large former textile factory in Leicester City converted this into rehearsal rooms, office/studio space, storage areas and artist workshops. We have seen an increase in annual income from £40,000 in 2005/2006 to £193,000 in 2012/2013.
confounding expectations… Bamboozle Theatre Company Ltd
Artistic Directors: Christopher Davies and Sue Pyecroft Unit 10 St Mary’s Works, 115 Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7JL Tel: 0116 2552065 www.bamboozletheatre.co.uk E-mail: info@bamboozletheatre.co.uk Registered charity no: 1136157; Company registration number: 719 3792
Our Audiences, Our Market The company specialises in working with children and young people who have moderate (MLD), severe (SLD) and profound (PMLD) learning difficulties as well as those with emotional and behavioural (EBD) difficulties. More recently we have developed work that focuses on the needs of those who have autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) or Autism. Bamboozle also works with teachers, carers, parents and siblings. Bamboozle believes that each of these young people, many of whom have high degrees of dependency and complex needs, has a voice and a desire to learn and grow that needs to be recognised. This voice and desire can be expressed and encouraged through engaging with artists and participating in the performing arts. Bamboozle have a strong reputation; we consistently exceed the expectations of our partners. Sometimes this is with regard to small steps made by specific children for example getting a child to stay in a room, to concentrate for a morning, to work with others, to engage with a stimulus or to contribute their own ideas. Sometimes this is seen in effecting the attitudes and practice at a whole school level or supporting families to connect and play together. Our markets include:
Children and young people as described above
The families, friends, carers and educators of these children and young people.
Services which provide for these children and their families, including o
Special Schools
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Other Special Needs Services, transitions teams, care facilities
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Theatres with an inclusion agenda – those wanting to reach broader audiences and to provide family friendly services
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Public and Third sector parent support services including respite care
confounding expectations… Bamboozle Theatre Company Ltd
Artistic Directors: Christopher Davies and Sue Pyecroft Unit 10 St Mary’s Works, 115 Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7JL Tel: 0116 2552065 www.bamboozletheatre.co.uk E-mail: info@bamboozletheatre.co.uk Registered charity no: 1136157; Company registration number: 719 3792
Ambition & Vision: Where do we want to be in 5 years’ time? We want to share our way of working so that by 2019 Bamboozle’s unique non-judgemental methodology will be recognised nationally for its power to transform the lives of some of the UK’s most disabled children. By increasing our turnover to in excess of £1,000,000 we aim to quadruple the number of children and young people we reach. Not only will we affect the lives of the children we help through direct contact on projects, but these changes will be sustained and extended through our influence in shaping adult engagement with disabled children.
confounding expectations… Bamboozle Theatre Company Ltd
Artistic Directors: Christopher Davies and Sue Pyecroft Unit 10 St Mary’s Works, 115 Burnmoor Street, Leicester, LE2 7JL Tel: 0116 2552065 www.bamboozletheatre.co.uk E-mail: info@bamboozletheatre.co.uk Registered charity no: 1136157; Company registration number: 719 3792