Case study:Achates Recruits: Orange Tree Theatre, Development Director

We were pleased with the support offered by the Achates team in recruiting our new Development Director. They brought strong expertise in the nuances around fundraising in the arts in today's landscape and were able to use this knowledge, and their extensive networks to secure a strong candidate with the experience, knowledge and passion we needed to fill this important role.

– Tom Littler, Artistic Director and Joint CEO


 

Achates Recruits and Brings Change worked with the leadership team of the Orange Tree Theatre, an award-winning theatre based in Richmond with a global reputation, to recruit a new Development Director to join their senior management team in 2024. As the organisation embarked on an ambitious new strategy and capital project, this role was crucial in supporting its ongoing development and sustainability.

We conducted a rigorous search for a highly experienced fundraiser, engaging with candidates from across the cultural and charity sectors. The process resulted in the placement of an experienced, driven and exciting candidate to lead the fundraising strategy and team into a bright future.