Membership and Philanthropy Officer

We are looking for a Membership and Philanthropy Officer to join our Team.

Whether on our stages at our home on The Cut, touring to schools and community centres across south London, premiering a play in the West End or on Broadway, streaming our work across the country and around the world – the Young Vic is actively working to be a theatre for everyone.  

Development Department

Each year the Development Department is responsible for raising c.25% of the Young Vic’s income to enable great work on our stages and, vitally, in our communities. With philanthropy and memberships equating to around half of our annual fundraised income in 25/26, this is a huge area of opportunity and growth and in 2026 a refreshed membership scheme, driven by excellent donor stewardship and benefit delivery, will be vital to securing targets. Led by a newly appointed Development Director, we are a fast-paced team of six, with ambitions to majorly increase income back to pre-pandemic levels.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for their next role in fundraising at an exceptional moment for the Young Vic under the new artistic direction of Nadia Fall OBE as she launches her second season in Spring 2026, alongside the launch of a new website and a refreshed fundraising strategy.  

This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our supporter engagement and income growth. For the first time in a decade, you will lead the launch and delivery of a renewed membership scheme that ensures our membership offer is compelling, competitive, and aligned with our artistic vision. We are now looking for a proactive, proficient and dynamic fundraiser to drive membership growth. Increasing income will be central to your success, alongside providing the highest possible customer care, delivering exceptional stewardship and building meaningful relationships with our members and individual donors.

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from Black and Global Majority people, and candidates who self-identify as disabled. All candidates who self-identify as disabled who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. The Young Vic is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Contract: Permanent, full-time  

Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Apply by: 10 am on Monday 2nd February 2026

Please note we do not accept CVs for this role.

To apply:

Please download and read the job description below carefully, then download and complete the application form below in full.  Please complete the Monitoring Form for Equal Opportunity and email your completed application form to recruitment@youngvic.org.