Development Officer

Required ASAP

Full-Time – Hybrid Working

Salary - £30K

We are looking to appoint a Development Officer to join the growing Development and Alumnae Department within the School. Supporting the Deputy Head (External Relations), the Development Officer will help to roll out and promote a new fundraising programme across the entire school community in support of bursary awards. They will identify prospective donors, lead on annual giving initiatives and record and steward donations that are received in the school database.

Management, promotion, and growth of the new regular giving programme would also be required as well as providing the School’s finance department with relevant information on ad hoc donations and gift aid acceptance. Maintenance of gift acceptance records would also be necessary.

Experience of the ToucanTech database or similar would be needed as well as a background in planning and organising events and marketing initiatives with the aim of strengthening the School’s philanthropic endeavours and expanding its range of events for the wider school community and its stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a role within a vibrant and supportive team. Working closely with Admissions and Marketing and with the support of an additional part-time Development Officer, this role would suit a candidate with a strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude. You will need the ability to build relationships with colleagues, parents, and alumnae, and have outstanding organisational and administrative skills.

For further details please see the attached Candidate Brief.

Please send applications (by email only) to Mrs Holly Wells at recruitment@tormeadschool.org.uk Emails should be sent with the subject header “Development Officer”.

A letter of application addressed to the Head, Mr David Boyd, highlighting your interest and experience for the role, in support of your application (maximum 2 sides of A4)

Closing date: Thursday 1st February 2024

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 5th February 2024 for selected candidates.

Tormead School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of its pupils and all staff must share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other Child Protection screening including checks with past employers.  The post holder must adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times including attending mandatory training every three years.

Independent Day School for Girls 4-18 years
Tormead School, Cranley Road,
Guildford, Surrey GU1 2JD
www.tormeadschool.org.uk

A member of The Girls Schools Association (GSA)