Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue
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Job Summary
Job Description
Are you passionate about arts, culture and community impact? Do you combine fundraising expertise with strong analytical and evaluation skills?
Yeovil Town Council, in partnership with Somerset Council, is seeking a Development & Impact Officer to lead fundraising, impact measurement and strategic development for our cultural services: The Octagon Theatre (capital development on ongoing operating costs), Westlands Entertainment Venue, Heritage Service, and the Arts Engagement & Outreach Service delivered from the venues and linked to the programme of performances, events and activities.
This new role will be central to delivering our cultural ambitions and delivering on fundraising targets across our organisation. You will develop fundraising strategies, build relationships with donors and partners, lead on fundraising across trusts, foundations, corporate and individual giving, and support monitoring and evaluation to evidence the impact of our cultural programmes. This part time role (3 days per week) offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of arts & culture across the region. You’ll lead on fundraising for our venues and drive outreach through our Arts Engagement and Outreach Service.
Job Requirements
Develop and deliver strategic fundraising plans for venues and services.
Lead on applications to trusts, foundations, and public bodies, producing compelling cases for support.
Cultivate and steward positive relationships with donors, sponsors and funding partners.
Track, monitor and report on fundraising performance, outcomes and financial impact.
Research prospective trusts and foundations and maintain an active prospect pipeline.
Design and deliver monitoring and evaluation frameworks across cultural and community outreach programmes.
Collect, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to demonstrate outcomes and social impact.
Produce high-quality impact reports, summaries and case studies for funders, stakeholders and internal teams.
Present insights and learning to support planning, programme development and strategic decision-making.
Draft clear, engaging copy for fundraising materials, reports and wider cultural communications.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Development & Impact Officer
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Salary: £30k-£40k
(pro-rata) - Hours:
Part time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Development & Impact Officer
Job: Development & Impact Officer
Organisation: Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue
Postcode: BA20 2DD
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