Head of Fundraising and Development

Bancroft’s School seeks an experienced and dynamic development professional to oversee our Fundraising and Development Office and to take the lead in fundraising for the school Foundation and in developing a long-term strategy for the Foundation and the School.

Reporting into the Head, the initial remit of the role will be to continue to connect with current and potential donors in order to build and develop these lapsed and existing relationships and to initiate and lead a campaign for both regular and legacy giving. Key additional elements of the role will be to consider ways of engaging with a broader range of potential donors within our wider community and to contribute to strengthening the relationship between the school and its alumni and its current and former parents.

The Head of Fundraising and Development will work closely with the Old Bancroftians’ Association (OBA), our alumni association, the Head and our Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications, as well as with members of the Senior Leadership Team. This role will line manage the Alumni and Foundation Officer.

The school has close links with the Drapers’ Company, who donate funds each year for Assisted Places; the role will involve continuing to develop the school’s relationship with the Drapers’ Company.

Currently we are primarily seeking to raise funds for Assisted Places but have future capital projects in the pipeline and are also open to both current and prospective donors keen to direct funds towards interesting projects.

We expect the successful candidate to become fully involved with the life of the school.

We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. 

For further details and an application pack, please visit http://www.bancrofts.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ or email: hr@bancrofts.org.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 29th April 2024 and interviews will take place week commencing Tuesday 7th May 2024. 

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.