Contract: Permanent (full-time)
Location: Cobham, Surrey – Hybrid working (3‑4 days onsite)
Closing date: 1 July
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, generous pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development
We are delighted to be partnering with the globally renowned Yehudi Menuhin School to recruit their next Director of Development.
This is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a long‑term development and fundraising strategy, driving significant income growth and supporting the organisation’s future ambitions. Leading a multi‑disciplinary team across fundraising, major giving, and marketing, you will play a key role in building strong relationships with donors, patrons, and stakeholders both in the UK and internationally.
As Director of Development, you will lead a major fundraising campaign, develop innovative income generation strategies, and ensure best‑in‑class donor engagement and stewardship. You will also provide strategic oversight of marketing and communications, helping to expand the organisation’s reach and profile.
Working closely with senior leadership and governance groups, this role offers significant influence and the opportunity to contribute to broader organisational strategy, as well as represent the organisation externally at a senior level.
Lead a major fundraising campaign and develop innovative income generation strategies.
Ensure best‑in‑class donor engagement and stewardship.
Provide strategic oversight of marketing and communications.
Represent the organisation externally at a senior level.
Contribute to broader organisational strategy and governance.