Development Administrator at Chesham Grammar School

Chesham Grammar School; Chesham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Job summary

Chesham Grammar School is seeking a well-organised administrator to support the Development Director in delivering fundraising and supporter engagement activities. You will coordinate events, communications and campaigns with staff, parents, donors and external organisations, ensuring donor stewardship and accurate records.

The post holder will have strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with social media and Canva would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events, communications and fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and databases for donors and campaigns.
• Donor stewardship and fundraising campaigns management.
• Research into grant and trust fund opportunities.
• Support Development Office activities to ensure smooth operation.

Job description

About this Role

We have an opportunity for a well-organised and efficientadministrator to support the Development Director in delivering the school'sfundraising and supporter engagement activities. The successful applicant willwork with staff, parents, donors and external organisations, helping tocoordinate events, communications and fundraising initiatives.

The role will support the Development Director with maintainingaccurate records and databases, donor stewardship and fundraising campaigns,research into grant and trust fund opportunities and ensuring that DevelopmentOffice activities run smoothly. The postholder will be able to demonstrateexcellent administrative and organisational skills, strong attention to detail,the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, and a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with social mediaand Canva would be a plus.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:

Chesham Grammar Schoolis one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that ourstaff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look afterthem. Our vision is for everyoneat CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff and studentsalike. Some of the benefits of working at CGS are:

• A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable andto staff wellbeing
• Engaging, highly motivated and able students
• High staff retention
• Staff social events
• London Fringe Allowance
• Long service awards
• Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
• Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

Monday 2 November 2026 at midday

INTERVIEW DATE

Thursday 5 November 2026

We reserve the right tointerview and appoint on application. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Red Kite Schools Trust is committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff andvolunteers to share the same commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo childprotection screening appropriate to the post including checkswith past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity andInclusion

At Chesham Grammar School,our vision is for everyoneat CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. Our commitment toequality, diversity and inclusion is one way in which we seek to fulfil thisfor everyone in our diverse and vibrant school community.