Graduate Alumni Engagement & Fundraising Assistant

The Independent Schools Council; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independent Schools Council is seeking a proactive Development role to support alumni engagement, events and fundraising initiatives at our College. You will assist the Director of Development and help shape our Old Epsomian network, Bursary Fund campaigns and capital projects.

Based on-site, you will manage databases, coordinate events, and use social media to inform and involve former pupils and donors. A graduate with strong admin and communication skills will thrive in this busy team.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative background and excellent communications.
• Experience with databases, events and fundraising activities.
• Knowledge of GDPR and event compliance is useful.
• Willing to travel within the UK and work some evenings and weekends.
• Graduate with interest in development or charity sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Development and thank donors.
• Organise events and manage alumni activities.
• Maintain alumni database and use social media for engagement.
• Develop fundraising campaigns and capital development projects.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communications

Social media

Event planning

Donor relations

Education

Graduate

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

The Independent Schools Council is seeking a proactive Development role to support alumni engagement, events and fundraising initiatives at our College. You will assist the Director of Development and help shape our Old Epsomian network, Bursary Fund campaigns and capital projects.

Based on-site, you will manage databases, coordinate events, and use social media to inform and involve former pupils and donors. A graduate with strong admin and communication skills will thrive in this busy team.