Deputy Development Director

HAMPTON SCHOOL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent educational institution in Greater London is seeking an experienced Deputy Development Director to join its dynamic Development Office. In this full-time role, you will support the Development Director in fundraising initiatives, manage donor relations, and develop alumni engagement strategies. The position offers a generous salary and attractive benefits including pension and health coverage. The role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends for events. Applications close on 26 January 2026.

Benefits

Generous salary

Pension

Free lunch

Cycle-to-work scheme

Fitness facilities

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in major gifts fundraising and stakeholder relations.
• Ability to support fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Demonstrated success in developing donor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development Director in fundraising initiatives.
• Manage and expand the network of potential supporters.
• Act as an ambassador to cultivate an active alumni programme.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Stakeholder relations

Fundraising initiatives

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Deputy Development Director to join the dynamic and ambitious Development Office at Hampton School. We are seeking an exceptional individual to support the Development Director in delivering the Hampton community's fundraising initiatives and campaigns. The role will be integral to the success and provision of major gifts, regular giving and legacy programmes, as well as managing and expanding our network of potential supporters through a programme of communications and events.

The successful candidate will also deputise for the Director as required. You would be joining a team focused on creating and delivering future fundraising and alumni relations strategies, both of which align with the vision, goals and values of the School and the Fitzwygram Foundation Maldives.

You will act as an ambassador for developing relations with a broad network of friends, supporters and stakeholders to cultivate an active alumni웸 programme and raise the income required to increase significantly the number of free places at Hampton funded by the Fitzwygram Foundation.

This role is suited to an experienced development professional with a track record in major gifts fundraising and stakeholder relations gained inside or outside the education sector.

Hampton challenges and develops young minds, allowing pupils to progress as individuals in a kind and supportive environment where contributing to wider society is engrained in the culture. The Development Office has been in place since the establishment of the Fitzwygram Foundation in 2016.

Over this period, it has built up strong relationships within the School community and established excellent fundraising foundations. The primary focus has been on raising funds for the Fitzwygram Foundation to provide additional free places at the School; currently 107 Senior School pupils attend on free places, 18 funded by the Foundation.

Hampton is one of the country’s leading independent schools. Equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme.

The role is full‑time based at Hampton School. Core working hours are 8.30am to 5.00pm, with a high level of flexibility, commitment and dedication required, including evenings and weekends to attend Foundation and Alumni events.

A generous salary will be offered, commensurate with skill and experience, plus an attractive benefits package: pension, free lunch, cycle‑to‑work scheme, fitness facilities and private health (subject to eligibility).

The closing date for applications is 26 January 2026. Apply at https://hamptonschool.org.uk/contact/work-with-us/.