Head of Fundraising and Development (Part-Time)

Bancroft’s is a forward-looking, modern school: a centre of excellence for the twenty-first century. We are a co-educational independent day school for around 1,200 pupils from 7 to 18 and an unashamedly aspirational school, devoted to scholarship and intellectual inquiry. We aim to provide an atmosphere in which each child can flourish, and we believe that children succeed when they take full advantage of the huge range of different opportunities we provide – whether immersed in academic research, being out on the sports fields, taking part in charitable activities, acting on the stage, playing music or attending some of our numerous clubs and societies, our pupils challenge themselves and learn by taking part wholeheartedly in school life.

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

Reporting into the Head, the initial remit of the role will be to connect with current and potential donors in order to build and develop these existing relationships and to initiate and lead a campaign for both regular and legacy giving; a key additional element of the role with be to consider ways of engaging with a broader range of potential donors within our wider community. In its first stages we consider the role may suit someone looking for a part-time position, but, in time, we anticipate the role increasing in scope considerably. A key part of the role will be to contribute to strengthening the relationship between the school and its alumni, as well as with current and former parents.

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

The school has close links with the Drapers’ Company, which donates funds each year for assisted places; the role will involve continuing to develop the school’s relationship with the Drapers’ Company. Whilst we are primarily seeking to raise funds for assisted places, we are also open to both current and prospective donors keen to direct funds towards capital and/or other interesting projects. We expect the successful candidate to become fully involved with the life of the school.

We are looking for someone with the skills, energy and vision to help us transform our approach to fundraising for assisted places at the school and place this at the heart of the school’s strategic development. An accomplished communicator, you will demonstrate high levels of tact, diplomacy, integrity and resilience.

The successful candidate will need to be able to evidence a proven record of engaging stakeholders and fundraising at a senior level, as well as having experience of using and maintaining CRM databases. We currently use Raiser’s Edge.

We seek someone with a real interest in increasing social mobility in our area of Outer London, someone keen to engage with our diverse community. We are actively seeking to broaden our intake of staff to match the diversity of our pupil body and particularly welcome applicants from minority backgrounds.

Bancroft’s offers a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and has a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development.

For further details and an Application Pack, please visit http://www.bancrofts.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ or email recruitment@bancrofts.org

Closing date: 9am on Friday 24th February 2023.

Interview date: w/c 6th March 2023.

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. Successful candidates are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).