Alumnae and Development Manager

The Opportunity

Alumnae and Development Manager

Salary: £35,000-£38,000 depending on experience

Full time: 40 hours a week all year round and prepared to be flexible in line with the needs of the School

Start date: ASAP

With the tri-centenary of the school approaching in 2025, Sir William Perkins’s School recognises the importance of alumnae relations in the School’s overall strategic plan. We are seeking to appoint an innovative and proactive Alumnae and Development Manager to assist in maintaining and cultivating strong relationships with our Perkonians and develop and grow the School’s donor programme. The Alumnae and Development Manager will report to the Director of Marketing and Admissions to strengthen relationships and build engagement, leading to increased philanthropic support. The role will have responsibility for management of alumnae communications, publications, events and the database. This is a full-time, year-round position. The Alumnae and Development Manager will work closely with the Marketing and Events Manager and the member of staff with responsibility for Project 300: the School’s tricentenary programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Alumnae and Development professional, looking for the next major project to build on an already established network. The School has invested in an Alumnae database which will support the successful candidate to deliver on key strategic initiatives and donations in the lead up to - and beyond - the tricentenary celebrations.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 May at 11:59pm

Interviews will be held: Friday 17 May

About us

Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing, academically selective, independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It is located on an attractive 12- acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25. 

Safeguarding Statement

Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.