Director of Development

The Boarding Schools' Association; Lewes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution located in Lewes is seeking a Director of Development to lead fundraising strategies and stakeholder relations. The role requires a degree and significant experience in fundraising, team leadership, and alumnae relations. This full-time position offers an opportunity to be part of a unique educational environment committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and implementing major fundraising strategies.
• Demonstrable experience of developing and leading a team through a strategic plan.
• Comprehensive understanding of fundraising and alumnae relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, planning and launch of Roedean’s 150th anniversary appeal.
• Deliver future fundraising and stakeholder relations strategies.
• Lead the Alumnae and Development team.

Skills

Fundraising strategy development

Team leadership

Stakeholder relations

Alumnae relations

Education

Degree or equivalent education

Job description

Overview

Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Salary: competitive
Employment Term: Full TimePermanent

Required as soon as possible

Role

Director of Development

At Roedean, we are dedicated to providing a world-class education that inspires and empowers girls aged 11-18 to achieve their full potential. Our stunning cliff-top location overlooking the sea, combined with our rich heritage and commitment to academic excellence, makes Roedean a truly unique and inspiring place to learn and work. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive community where every student is encouraged to pursue their passions and develop the skills they need for future success.

The Director of Development will lead on the strategy, planning and launch of Roedean’s 150th anniversary appeal. The post holder will be responsible for delivering future fundraising and stakeholder relations strategies, ensuring that these align with the goals and values of the School and build upon the structures and relationships already in place. The Director of Development will lead the Alumnae and Development team and further broaden relations with a network of friends, supporters and stakeholders, both nationally and internationally.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have experience of successfully creating and implementing a major fundraising strategy, demonstrable experience of developing and leading a team through the execution of a strategic plan and a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of fundraising and alumnae relations gained from working in the education, charity or arts sectors.

This is a full time, full year position.

We welcome your interest in being part of our journey at a time of continued development

Safeguarding

Roedean is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Regulatory

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Appointment

Due to the need to appoint quickly we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time.