Director of Development

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Director of Development, from March 2020, to drive fundraising and to build upon existing alumni relations and support.  Development will play a key part in the School’s strategic vision, Whitgift 2025, to ensure fundraising ambitions are realised.  Whitgift 2025 includes major development of the School site and an increased commitment to Outreach, therefore the School will require ongoing funding to ensure we achieve our aims.

A generous salary will be offered, reflecting both the significant responsibilities involved and the qualities of the candidate.

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1500 pupils including over one hundred boarding pupils and flexi-boarding pupils.  It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast.

For any general queries about the school, please contact the Human Resources Department, email: SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk  For more specific queries please feel free to contact Peter Ellis, Second Master on 020 8688 9222 or pje@whitgift.co.uk 

To apply, please go to the Whitgift School vacancy page: www.whitgift.co.uk/vacancies For further information about the role and the skills required, select the white 'documents available' button at the top left of the advertisement, and the green 'apply' button on the top right for the online application form.  You will be asked to complete a brief application in the first instance with a CV and covering letter.  Shortlisted candidates will then be asked to complete the remainder of the application. 

We welcome applications from all sectors of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.

Applications will be reviewed daily and we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 24 November 2019

Interviews will take place shortly afterwards

Whitgift School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.