Fundraising Officer

Closed: Thursday, March 11, 2021
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  • Salary £27,000 - £33,000 per year
  • Location Wimbledon, Greater London (On-site)
  • Job Type Permanent, Full-time
  • Sectors Education
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The role:

It is an exciting time to be joining the Development and Alumnae Office at Wimbledon High School. We are entering the public phase of our fundraising capital campaign for Project Ex Humilibus, a major transformational building project that will radically enhance our ability to be leaders in girls’ education.

We are looking for a Fundraising Officer to work in conjunction with the Director of Development and Alumnae Relations to deliver our strategic objectives, meet fundraising targets and work alongside the GDST Development Office to help support overall GDST fundraising related objects.

The successful candidate will need to have proven experience working in a fundraising role, bringing creative and innovative approaches. The ability to manage multiple and varied tasks efficiently, under your own initiative and to work calmly under pressure is essential.

About the School:

One of London’s top day schools, Wimbledon High School is a highly academic school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in the heart of Wimbledon, less than 20 minutes from central London.  As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

  • Competitive salaries and pay progression
  • Access to extensive professional development opportunities
  • Training grants for qualifications
  • Generous pension schemes
  • Free life assurance benefit
  • A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
  • Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
  • A Cycle to Work scheme
  • Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

Closing date: Thursday 11 March at 9.00am.

Interview dates: First round interviews will take place on Wednesday 17 March, followed by second round interviews for successful candidates on Friday 19 March 2021.

The School reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.