Development Officer (Alumni Relations and Events)
Sevenoaks School
Kent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 December 2019
Job overview
Development Officer (Alumni Relations and Events)
The Sevenoaks School Foundation Office has a team of nine staff who work closely together in the delivery of development programmes which include communications, engagement, fundraising, and stewardship and advancement services. The development programme seeks to raise awareness and engage parents and alumni in the advancement of the school through appeals and campaigns. The most recent campaign raised in excess of £15 million in support of new facilities, bursaries and our new Institute of Teaching and Learning.
The Role
To support the advancement of Sevenoaks School and the Foundation through the effective implementation and administration of engagement programmes including but not limited to alumni events and reunions, fundraising and stewardship events and support for the Friends of Sevenoaks School. A primary focus of this role will be the effective coordination and administration of the Old Sennockians (alumni) programme.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Alumni Relations
- Coordinating the annual Old Sennockian membership and induction programme for school leavers.
- Supporting the effective administration of all aspects of the Old Sennockians membership programme.
- Implementing an agreed annual calendar of local, national and international events and activities for Old Sennockians (including reunions, branch functions and special events).
- Proactively contributing to the Old Sennockians communications plans, particularly through social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
- Assisting in the production of digital content for OS Connect – the Old Sennockians online community – and proactively helping to maintain the platform.
- Administering all enquiries from Old Sennockians.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for school staff wishing to identify and contact Old Sennockians.
- Maintaining and improving Old Sennockian data.
- Undertaking research into Old Sennockians as directed by the Associate Director (Engagement).
- Contribute to the effective administration of Old Sennockian surveys.
Friends of Sevenoaks (FoS)
- Assisting the Director of Development and Associate Director (Engagement) in the coordination and administration of all FoS programmes, initiatives and events.
- Providing secretarial support at FoS committee meetings as required.
Stewardship
- Support to the effective implementation of the stewardship programme, particularly stewardship events.
Data and Information Management
Working closely with the Associate Director (Advancement Services) to maintain and improve data and all relevant information, working in accordance with all relevant legislation particularly, DPA, GDPR and PECR.
Other Duties
- Provide administrative support to all aspects of Foundation operations as requested by the Associate Director (Engagement) or the Director of Development.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will enjoy working with others and will have excellent interpersonal skills. They will be a very strong communicator, in writing, by phone and in person, used to dealing with a variety of individuals.
Experience
Previous experience of working in a school is not a requirement, but would be advantageous. However, lack of experience should not discourage good applicants from applying for the position.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- High level administrative skills.
- A good level of expertise in MS Office and CRM databases.
- A good working knowledge of event management and public relations.
- A working knowledge of posting and monitoring content on social media.
- The ability to plan and prioritise work streams.
- Knowledge and experience in the delivery of successful alumni programmes would be advantageous.
Working hours
It is envisaged that for the right candidate this will be a full time, all year round post, working 40 hours per week. There will be some out of hours work and travel with this role.
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About Sevenoaks School
Founded in 1432, Sevenoaks enjoys a global reputation as a centre of academic excellence and a flagship school for the International Baccalaureate. A co-educational day and boarding school, it offers a stimulating, intellectually demanding and balanced education for over 1200 students from ages 11 to 18.
Sevenoaks is one of the world’s leading IB schools, having taught the International Baccalaureate for over 40 years. For nearly 20 years, all Sixth Form students have taken the full IB Diploma with consistently outstanding academic results which are testament to the school’s experience and commitment to the programme.
In 2023, the average Diploma score was 39.0 points, about eight points above the world average. The Higher Education department supported applications of 246 students to universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Europe and Hong Kong with an outstanding 93 per cent progressing to their firm choice university. The majority attend Oxbridge, London universities, or other Russell Group universities such as Bristol or Durham. We also support about 20 per cent of our students in applying to international universities with increasing numbers going to North America, specifically Ivy League and top universities in the United States.
The school is situated in the Kent market town of Sevenoaks and has a prime position at the top of the high street. The 100-acre site, which includes several listed buildings and attractive gardens, is beautifully landscaped and adjoins the medieval deer park of Knole. London is only a 30-minute train ride away. Gatwick airport is only 30 minutes by car, and there are good transport links to other London airports and the Channel Tunnel.
Sevenoaks students have access to a fantastic range of facilities on campus for co-curricular pursuits, including sport, music, drama and art, at least 70 clubs and societies, a wide range of study trips and exchanges, and a well-established community service programme. Recent developments on campus include a superb sports centre, and a state-of-the-art performing arts centre, and a world-class Science and Technology Centre and a Global Study Centre for the Sixth Form. An additional boarding house for boys, a contemporary building with light, modern facilities, opened in 2019, and a new girls’ boarding house is expected to open in 2024.
With seven distinctive and comfortable boarding houses, our boarding community is fun, friendly, and busy. Boarding provides an excellent transition from home to independence and maturity; the Sixth Form boarding houses enable boys and girls to enjoy the benefits of boarding at an important stage in their school careers, and to prepare for life at university.
Accolades
In 2018 Sevenoaks School was, for the second time in 10 years, awarded The Sunday Times Independent School of the Year. In the same year, the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) awarded Sevenoaks School the highest grade – ‘Excellent’ – in both categories which formed the basis of the inspection: ‘Pupils’ Achievement’ and ‘Pupils’ Personal Development’.
Teaching at Sevenoaks:
Teaching here is immensely rewarding: we work in high-performing teams towards a shared endeavour. Everyone appointed to teach at Sevenoaks School is expected to engage actively in all aspects of our broad and well-rounded education.
We want all our pupils to enjoy their subjects, to be inspired by their teachers and to become independent, lifelong learners. Teachers are enthusiastic and well-qualified graduates. We have an exceptionally lively, talented and committed staff body. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and newly-qualified teachers, but can also provide training including PGCE for those joining the profession at whatever stage. All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. Sevenoaks is committed to supporting its staff with training and professional development tailored to staff needs and interests.
All teachers are involved in proactive pastoral care. All teachers participate in the co-curriculum and, as our outreach activities expand, contribute to our work with local pupils and schools. Teachers at Sevenoaks are innovative and forward-thinking many are involved in the Institutes of Teaching and Learning, Higher Education and Professional Insight, and Service and Partnerships, shaping further development and initiatives for students and staff alike.
What people say about us:
‘Tough for any university not to be an anti-climax after Sevenoaks.’ Good Schools Guide.
The International Baccalaureate
All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. No previous experience of teaching the International Baccalaureate, which we have taught since 1978, is necessary; gaining experience of teaching the IB, an internationally recognised qualification which we believe offers outstanding preparation for university and beyond, is stimulating and undoubtedly a valuable career asset. Information about the IB can be found on the website www.ibo.org.
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