Director of Advancement & Alumni Relations
Bede's Senior School
East Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive + benefits
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- May 2024
- Apply by:
- 29 March 2024
Job overview
Bede's Trust is looking for a Director of Advancement and Alumni Relations to lead the Development team.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead Bede's award winning Development Office, which is made up of an ambitious, creative and hard working team which places teamwork at it's very core. Bede's seeks a Director who is both experienced and creative in the areas of alumni relations and development, to ensure the Trust is able to achieve its targets in these areas.
This is a one-year fixed term contract, which will be supported by the CEO who will work closely with the post holder. The successful candidate will be highly organised, have excellent attention to detail, and be a strong communicator. The post holder will oversee the operational responsibilities of the Development Office while shaping the strategy and goals of both alumni relations and development activities, working closely with Senior Leaders and the Bede's Development Foundation Trustees.
The successful candidate will be supported fully in their career and professional development within a supportive and nurturing environment.
This is a part time position, working 24 - 32 hours per week, with a predicted start date of May 2024.
Salary: Competitive
Bede’s offer a range of benefits including:
- A real living wage employer
- A generous holiday allowance of 30 days plus bank holidays (full time equivalent),
- A generous company pension with salary sacrifice options.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free use of School gym & pool facilities,
- Eye care vouchers,
- Beneficiary nomination (Death in Service),
- Free onsite parking at the Senior School,
- A free lunch provided each day & much more!
To find out more about this role, please download the job description below.
To apply, please complete an application form and return it to recruitment@bedes.org
Closing date: Friday 29th March 2024 at 9:00am
We do reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
About Bede's Senior School
Bede’s Senior School, located in Hailsham, East Sussex is an independent, co-educational, secondary school for children aged between 13 and 19. It was founded in 1979 by Peter Pyemont. The building covers 140 acres of the Sussex Downs. It is both a day and boarding school. There are approximately 125 girls and 173 boys at the school at present. It was established in 1895 in Eastbourne as a preparatory school for boys. It then became a senior boarding school in 1978 and later in 1979 it moved to its current premises. There are five boarding houses for the children. These houses were surveyed in 2013 and valued for their Outstanding Design and Innovation.
Headteacher
Peter Goodyer
Values and Vision
The school believes every pupil should be given equal opportunities to reach their goals. The children are the main focus. They have over 40 subjects to choose from at GCSE level and even more choices during sixth form. Each child should develop personally, as well as academically. They are encouraged to be creative and take part in school clubs. People in the community are valued, and students are prompted to teach residents IT, English, music and art skills.
ISI report
“Health and safety procedures ensure that the premises, accommodation and facilities are maintained to appropriate standards. A range of formal and informal opportunities is provided for boarders to express their views. Effective use is made of electronic means of communication to enable boarders to contact their families. Records pertaining to boarders’ personal and academic development are carefully maintained. An appropriate police and regular checking procedures ensure that the whereabouts of every boarder is known. The school has a suitable complaints policy and records show that it is rarely used but effectively implemented where necessary.”
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