Director of Development
Salary: Competitive
Basis: Full Time
The Development Office at The King's School Canterbury plays a vital role in supporting the School's long‑term vision and sustainability. Working at the intersection of fundraising, alumni relations, and community engagement, it is responsible for building meaningful relationships with past pupils, parents, and supporters, and is entering a pivotal and ambitious phase of growth.
Guided by a bold five‑year Philanthropy and Engagement Strategy, the Development Office places philanthropy and community engagement at the centre of its long‑term vision to transform lives through education. This is a moment of genuine momentum, building on strong recent progress including the revitalisation of major gifts activity, the successful launch of a regular giving programme, and the establishment of a unified Kings Association. The School has also recently completed Phase I of The Charter Awards, its ambitious fundraising campaign, which has already exceeded expectations, raising over £3 million in just three years.
The Kings School now seeks an outstanding Director of Development to lead the next phase of this journey. The focus will be on scaling impact: strengthening the major gifts pipeline, expanding regular and legacy giving, and delivering high‑impact fundraising aligned with the Schools strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
* Build and nurture relationships with alumni, past pupils, parents, and supporters to advance the School’s fundraising mission.
* Strengthen the major gifts pipeline and develop new opportunities for philanthropy.
* Expand regular giving and legacy giving programmes to increase sustained support.
* Deliver high‑impact fundraising initiatives that align with the School’s strategic priorities.
* Maintain close partnership with senior leadership, governors, and an international network of supporters.
* Collaborate with the Head of Development, Development Officer, Engagement Manager, and part‑time Events and Admin Officers to execute fundraising activities.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00am on 8 June 2026. Provisional interview dates first interviews will take place on 11 and 12 June with second round on 17 June.
The Kings School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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