Director of Development

An exciting opportunity to join Alpha Plus Group, who are seeking a Director of Development to achieve fundraising goals for the GSCT, by cultivating relationships with current parents and alumni, focusing especially on Major Donor’s prospects.

This experienced fundraiser will lead the GSCT development function and develop and manage an effective and comprehensive programme of fundraising, by cultivating relationships with current parents and alumni, focusing especially on Major Donor prospects.

Alpha Plus Group is one of the largest privately-owned school groups in the UK and it owns 20 highly regarded schools and colleges. All our schools aim to create a world class teaching and learning environment and we are committed to providing the best education for children in our care and all our schools have high aspirations and expectations for every child

The Gold Standard Charitable Trust is a Registered charity, connected to Alpha Plus Group, whose sole purpose is to widen access to outstanding education. Each year the Gold Standard Charitable Trust (GSCT) offers support to parents of talented pupils whose circumstances would otherwise put an independent school education beyond their reach.

We work closely with our partner schools in order to widen access, helping them to reach out to local families and supporting them through the process of identifying candidates.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a track record of effective fund raising, with quantifiable results.

Salary: Dependent on experience, with 25 days annual leave per year plus all Public Holidays.

Location: Alpha Plus Head Office, Marylebone W1

If you would like to apply, please visit our recruitment portal
https://isw.changeworknow.co.uk/alphaplusgroup/vms/e/alpha_plus_group/positions/dvZUD4cybjaBOQQx0y87sx

Closing date for applications is Friday 2nd December. Interviews to take place shortly after.