Development Office Administrator

The Independent Schools Council; Edgware; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Development Office Administrator to enhance fundraising and alumnae activities. This role is pivotal in supporting capital and bursary campaigns, maintaining the CRM database, and organizing events. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative and interpersonal skills, with flexibility in working hours. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment for professional development. Join a well-resourced school where excellent relationships thrive, and contribute to a positive impact on students and staff alike.

Benefits

Membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme

Free lunches during term time

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free use of swimming pool and fitness suite

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care Schemes

Fee remission

Qualifications

• Strong administrative, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain CRM databases and assist with events.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to fundraising and alumnae activities.
• Conduct research and maintain the CRM database.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Approximately 37.5 hours per week

Option to work either term-time only or all year round

£29,224 - £32,258 FTE for 37.5 hours all year round

Required as soon as possible

We are looking for a new Development Office Administrator who will play a key role in enabling the success of the School’s fundraising and alumnae activities. This position will contribute to the success of capital and bursary campaigns, conduct research, maintain the CRM database, and assist with the organisation and delivery of events. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative, organisational, and interpersonal skills; full training can be provided.

We’re committed to finding the right candidate, so we are happy to offer flexibility with hours and working pattern.

We can offer:

· A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

· A highly competitive salary structure based on, but substantially above, national scales. This role will be paid according to experience and qualifications.

· The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment. A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.

· Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistant Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to make an application:

· Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

· To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS. This is in place of a covering letter.

· The vacancy closes on Monday 12th May 2025; however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

· Interview date: Friday 16th May 2025

· If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or telephone the School on 0208 952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. As this role is classed as working in regulated activity, applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Website: www.nlcs.org.uk

School Address: Canons, Canons Drive, Edgware, Middlesex HA8 7RJ