Director of Development
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Tiverton
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 20 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 16 Aug 2018
- Sectors
- Travel & Tourism
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Director of Development
Tiverton, Devon (with frequent national and international travel)
If you have a strong background in strategic development and fundraising, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact with one of the leading private educators in the West Country.
About Us
Founded in 1604, Blundell's is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 11 - 18. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students.
We are now looking for a Director of Development to join our Senior Management Team and drive the ongoing development and growth of our organisation.
The Benefits
- Salary of circa GBP50,000 per annum
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free meals and refreshments during term time
- Access to our gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and fitness suite
- Staff school fee remission of 66% of day pupil fees, from Nursery through to Year 13
- The opportunity to travel internationally
- 30 days' holiday (to be taken predominantly during the school holidays)
Based from our newly refurbished offices in the stunning Devon countryside, you will have the chance to help us realise our ambitions for the future and enable us to continue delivering a first-class education to our students.
Once you join our organisation, you will discover an engaging and inclusive environment offering plenty of challenge and the reward of seeing a fantastic school thrive.
So, if you are looking for the opportunity to step into a senior role and facilitate the success of a school with a rich history, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As the Director of Development, you will secure financial support for the School's development from a range of external sources.
In this important role, you will:
- Develop a fundraising strategy
- Create plans for existing fundraising initiatives, including major donor development, legacies, supporter fundraising and annual giving funds
- Oversee the effective research, stewardship and cultivation of prospects and supporters
- Engage with existing and prospective supporters, both in the UK and internationally
- Chair and manage the Friends of Blundell's Social Committee
- Support the maintenance of the alumni networking programme
About You
To join us as our Director of Development, you will need:
- A strong track record of success in strategic development and fundraising
- First-hand experience of implementing a major capital campaign, ideally in a comparable environment, such as charity
- Strategic planning experience and the drive to lead, motivate and guide others
- A degree or equivalent
Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Director, Development Director, Head of Strategic Development, Head of Fundraising, Senior Fundraising Manager or Senior Business Development Manager.
Standard office hours in term time are 8:30 - 17:30, Monday - Friday, and these are more flexible during the school holidays. As this is a senior post, you will occasionally be required to work outside of standard office hours.
The closing date for applications is the 17th August 2018. Interview dates are to be confirmed.
Blundell's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
So, if you are seeking your next step as our Director of Development, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Working hours: 40 hours per week (additional hours may be required)
Tiverton, Devon (with frequent national and international travel)
If you have a strong background in strategic development and fundraising, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact with one of the leading private educators in the West Country.
About Us
Founded in 1604, Blundell's is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 11 - 18. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students.
We are now looking for a Director of Development to join our Senior Management Team and drive the ongoing development and growth of our organisation.
The Benefits
- Salary of circa GBP50,000 per annum
- Excellent pension scheme
- Free meals and refreshments during term time
- Access to our gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and fitness suite
- Staff school fee remission of 66% of day pupil fees, from Nursery through to Year 13
- The opportunity to travel internationally
- 30 days' holiday (to be taken predominantly during the school holidays)
Based from our newly refurbished offices in the stunning Devon countryside, you will have the chance to help us realise our ambitions for the future and enable us to continue delivering a first-class education to our students.
Once you join our organisation, you will discover an engaging and inclusive environment offering plenty of challenge and the reward of seeing a fantastic school thrive.
So, if you are looking for the opportunity to step into a senior role and facilitate the success of a school with a rich history, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As the Director of Development, you will secure financial support for the School's development from a range of external sources.
In this important role, you will:
- Develop a fundraising strategy
- Create plans for existing fundraising initiatives, including major donor development, legacies, supporter fundraising and annual giving funds
- Oversee the effective research, stewardship and cultivation of prospects and supporters
- Engage with existing and prospective supporters, both in the UK and internationally
- Chair and manage the Friends of Blundell's Social Committee
- Support the maintenance of the alumni networking programme
About You
To join us as our Director of Development, you will need:
- A strong track record of success in strategic development and fundraising
- First-hand experience of implementing a major capital campaign, ideally in a comparable environment, such as charity
- Strategic planning experience and the drive to lead, motivate and guide others
- A degree or equivalent
Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Director, Development Director, Head of Strategic Development, Head of Fundraising, Senior Fundraising Manager or Senior Business Development Manager.
Standard office hours in term time are 8:30 - 17:30, Monday - Friday, and these are more flexible during the school holidays. As this is a senior post, you will occasionally be required to work outside of standard office hours.
The closing date for applications is the 17th August 2018. Interview dates are to be confirmed.
Blundell's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
So, if you are seeking your next step as our Director of Development, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Working hours: 40 hours per week (additional hours may be required)