Opportunities

Development Director

We are seeking a creative, strategic, and values-driven Development Director to join our senior leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in shaping the future of one of the UK’s leading touring theatre companies. The Development Director will lead our fundraising strategy, building the relationships and resources that power our bold, nationally-reaching work.

Justice is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and we guarantee a first-round interview to candidates who identify as Deaf, disabled and/or from the Global Majority and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

For more info, download the Job Pack.

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – Oxford, London & remote

Deadline for applications: Tuesday 27 May at 12pm

How to Apply

If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, email jobs@headlong.co.uk and we’ll connect you with the appropriate team member. These conversations will not influence the selection process.

Interviews

  • First round interviews will take place online on Wednesday 4 June.

  • Second round interviews will be held in person at our London office on Thursday 12 June.

If you require any part of this information in an alternative format, please contact us at jobs@headlong.co.uk or call 020 7633 2090.

  • Writers

    We can’t accept unsolicited scripts. But we love to see new work. Invite us to your show and we will do what we can to come.

    Pop us an email at info@headlong.co.uk

  • Actors

    We use a different casting director for each project. We’ll list their name with the show information on our website. Head to our What’s On to find out ore.

  • Directors

    We love working with new people. Keep an eye out for opportunities on our website via our What's On page.

  • Production Staff

    We tend to hire different production staff for each of our projects. We just love meeting new people.

    Send us your CV and we will keep it on file for future shows.

  • Other Creatives

    Are you a creative soul ready to share something amazing with the world?

    Send us images, videos or recordings of your work, along with your CV. We feed on new perspectives.

  • Producers

    We are always happy to meet and advise producers who are starting out. Send us an email and we will be happy to chat on the phone or in person.