Deputy Development Director
Contract type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full-time Monday to Friday, 52 weeks (less holidays). There will be a requirement to work some evenings and very occasional weekends because of special events
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 14 December 2025
Interviews: To be held early in the new year
Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Job Overview
This role presents a fantastic opportunity to help shape the future success of fundraising at one of the UK's leading independent schools. Whether you have previous experience in charitable fundraising or not - and whether you've worked in the world of independent education or not - we are looking for someone who can help us to raise substantial awareness and support for a unique educational vision.
You'll be playing a significant role within the small and dynamic Development Office team, contributing to the shaping of fundraising strategy and raising charitable sums principally for 'Change 100', our mission to provide life-changing educational bursaries, and our ambitions to transform facilities for Sport at Stowe. In particular, you will have responsibility for building 'major gift' support from a network of alumni of the School - and you'll also be working with the Prep Schools within The Stowe Group on their fundraising and development ambitions.
Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills are essential, as is an ability and enthusiasm for identifying and delivering new fundraising ideas and opportunities. You will have excellent organisational skills and enjoy multi-tasking in a hard-working, dynamic environment. If this sounds like you, we much look forward to hearing from you!
To read our candidate briefing pack please click here.
To apply via our Stowe Group recruitment hub please follow the link here.
The Stowe Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our 3rd party provider SP-Index.
The School reserves the right to withdraw the advert before the closing date.