Job Description
Bring your success in major gifts fundraising to Eton College and help shape the future of one of Britain’s most famous institutions.
Salary: In the region of £65,000 to £70,000 plus benefits
Eton College is a charity for the advancement of education. At its heart sits an independent boys’ boarding school which leads a dynamic range of educational activities and an expanding network of educational partnerships. The Eton College of the 21 st century is focused on the future while valuing its heritage; it will mark its 600 th anniversary in 2040. The school is a progressive and increasingly diverse community with inclusivity, individual student development and innovation in teaching and learning as its guiding principles.
The College is now seeking to appoint an experienced, innovative and successful major gifts fundraiser to join the ambitious Development team as Associate Director (Major Gifts). Reporting to the Director of Development, the postholder will build and develop a strong portfolio of potential donors and manage donor relationships from identification and research through to stewardship and gift management.
Development at Eton is now at a critical moment having recently launched ‘Esto Perpetua’, its long-term fundraising campaign to augment the endowment to support the College’s work with Star Academies, its bursary programme and other important projects within Eton itself. The College has a large and highly engaged community, and much work has been done to lay the foundations for success in major gifts fundraising.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing stakeholder and donor relationships with a particular focus on major gifts and will be excited to join a high-achieving and reflective academic culture. They will have exacting standards and a high attention to detail and will be a self-starter with initiative, confidence, drive and flexibility.
Eton offers an outstanding working environment, a sector leading benefits package and the opportunity to further develop your professional skills and expertise. Flexible working arrangements will be considered. Experience of working in a UK school environment is not essential, but candidates will be supportive of independent education in general and the Eton ethos in particular.
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange a confidential discussion about the post:
The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Monday 15 th July 2024
Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application please click on “Apply Now ” on the right side of this screen and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.
Candidates should submit:
- A completed application form
- A covering letter addressed to the Executive Director of Communications, Engagement and Development, Mr Justin Nolan. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.
If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments), at: applications@rsacademics.com . Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0)1858 383163.
- Eton College is an equal opportunities employer and is 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 and Barring Service.
- This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
- The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information.
- RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
Preliminary virtual interviews with RSAcademics will take place in the week of 15th July 2024
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