Alumni and Development Office Adminstrator

Fixed Term Contract (to start immediately until December 2024)

Part-time three days per week

The King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can be take a holistic approach to education, value the progress young people make in every area and experiment with innovative ideas.

The Alumni and Development Office is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with alumni (Old Alfredians) and raising voluntary income for the King Alfred School (KAS).

The purpose of this new role is to support the Alumni and Development Office in delivery of their key objectives in the coming months, in particular relating to the fundraising capital campaign. This is a great opportunity for someone who is keen to learn and advance within fundraising and alumni relations work, with the chance to progress within the school team as it expands. The role will report to the Development Director and work alongside the Alumni Relations and Development Officer.

This role is a part-time fixed term contract for three days a week to start immediately until December 2024, term time only.

The post-holder should have:

• Minimum A Levels or equivalent and good written English is key.
• Experience of working with databases would be an advantage, in particular Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Previous experience working in an alumni relations role, or similar customer interaction role is desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of social media platforms and ability to edit websites an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to speak to stakeholders at all levels, ages and backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail.

To apply for this role please visit our website and apply via our online Application Form.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 12 May 2024.

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

To read more about King Alfred’s diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy.

All members of the King Alfred School community are 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.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and conviction can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock.