Director of Development
The Loughborough Schools Foundation
Leicestershire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/07/2019
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2019
Job overview
Full-Time/Permanent
To commence 1 July 2019
Loughborough Schools Foundation is recruiting a Director of Development, due to the retirement of the current post holder. The successful candidate will focus on the delivery of increased philanthropic returns and developing relations with the broader Foundation community (including alumni) through an extensive programme of communications and events. S/he will manage an effective Development department of five staff.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of fundraising for a complex organisation and the ability to develop a programme of strategic donor development. S/he will have gained senior management experience, be strategically minded and resourceful.
Loughborough Schools Foundation is a charitable foundation comprising of four independent schools and a nursery in the heart of Loughborough, educating children from 6 weeks to 18 years. The schools enjoy a very high reputation for their academic, cultural and sporting achievements and for the quality of their pastoral care.
The post attracts a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package which includes a generous school fee discount. Candidates should be aware that this post does involve regular travel and some weekend/evening working.
To find out more about the Foundation and to apply please visit www.endowedschools.org/careers or email recruitment@lsf.org
Closing date for receipt of applications: noon on 25 February 2019
Loughborough Schools Foundation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
Loughborough Schools Foundation is a Company Limited by Guarantee No.4038033. It is also a Registered Charity No.1081765
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About The Loughborough Schools Foundation
The Loughborough Schools Foundation is a charitable foundation of four independent schools operating under a single Board of Trustees/Directors. The Foundation comprises Loughborough Grammar School, Loughborough High School, Loughborough Amherst School and Fairfield Preparatory School. Loughborough Grammar School and Loughborough High School were established in 1495 and 1850 respectively whilst Fairfield Preparatory School has been an autonomous school since 1969. Loughborough Amherst School , originally OLCS - Our Lady’s Convent School, was founded in 1850 by the Rosminian Order of the Sisters of Providence.
The Loughborough Schools Foundation employs approximately 750 staff in both teaching and support roles. The four Heads are responsible for the management of educational activities whilst business aspects of the Foundation are managed by the Chief Operating Officer through the centralised functions of finance, estates, health & safety, catering, the network services, human resources and the development office.
The schools enjoy a very high reputation for their academic, cultural and sporting achievements, and for the quality of their pastoral care. Situated at a very pleasant 39 acre campus on the south side of Loughborough.
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