Development Officer Vacancy
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive fundraiser to develop and maintain strong relationships with donors and partners, while providing high-level administrative and communications support to the department. The post-holder will play a key role in contributing to securing funding for all aspects of the School’s work.
This is a full-time, year-round position, reporting to the Head of Development & Communications (however, if part-time hours would better suit you, we will consider applicants who can commit to working a minimum of three days a week).
In this newly established role, the post-holder will:
* Support the generation of the School’s philanthropic revenue from both existing and new sources, with a focus on Trusts and Foundations and smaller gifts (<£500), primarily for:
o Student scholarships and bursaries
o Capital projects
o Academic and creative initiatives
* Work with the Head of Development & Communications to manage a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, helping to retain existing support through:
o Timely and effective donor communications
o Meetings, reporting, and stewardship
* Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the ‘Friends of Rambert School’ scheme, including:
o Maintaining a database of renewals
o Coordinating engagement opportunities
* Use research and communication skills to:
o Identify new fundraising prospects in the UK and abroad
o Assist in preparing compelling proposals and applications to secure support for the School and its students