Overview
When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of the school—distributing kindness, support and generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded the school.
Our recent staff survey indicated 97% of employees feel motivated and happy to work here. We aim to provide a friendly, welcoming and supportive environment for all of our people. The package for Support Staff includes the following benefits:
Benefits
* Generous pension scheme (up to 11% employer contribution with 5% employee contribution)
* Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
* Family friendly policies (including Personal Emergency Leave Days)
* Annual review and opportunities for training and continued professional development
* Travel to work schemes
* School Fee Remission (non-contractual benefit)
* Employee Assistance programme, including 24/7 counselling helpline and discounts
* Opportunities for involvement in the wider school community
Role and Responsibilities
The Development Office works closely with the Heriot’s community to inspire active participation between the school and our 10,000-strong community of former pupils, parents and friends worldwide. The Development Office promotes the school ethos, fundraises for the Foundation, bursaries and school projects, and connects former and current pupils to enhance learning opportunities. The role offers a great opportunity to join an enthusiastic development team and lead by example, building meaningful relationships with former pupils and potential donors and supporting events and compelling communications using our digital platform.
The Fundraising Executive spearheads fundraising opportunities, reporting to the Development Manager and working closely with the Director of External Relations, the Development team and staff across the school.
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Significant and proven experience of sales or fundraising with ability to build and develop customer/donor relationships
* Confident communicator, both face to face and on the telephone, with the ability to adapt to a wide range of audiences
* Strong people skills with the ability to build excellent interpersonal relationships and manage relationships in a structured way; proactive, with a positive, can-do attitude
* Excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail
Additional Information
Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.
Parking is not available on our campus.
George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463.
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