Development Officer (Fundraising and Research)

George Watson’s College provides a world class education for children and young people from Preschool to Senior 6. We are proud of our heritage and passionate about our plans for the future.

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our Development Team. This key role will focus on supporting the delivery of the No Limits Fundraising Campaign by developing and managing an annual programme of direct mail, telephone and digital fundraising. The role holder will primarily focus on increasing regular giving in support of the School’s bursary programmes.

Reporting to the Head of Development, you will be a highly personable and organised team player who possesses outstanding fundraising, research and communication skills (including across print, digital and social media). The ability to support the planning and delivery of innovative large scale fundraising events is essential, this will include an Annual Giving Day and telephone fundraising campaigns.

Hours of work will be 36.25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with the requirement for some evening and weekend work, as well as travel within Scotland and the UK. Flexibility is therefore required. The salary for this position will be in the Grade 4 range which currently stands at £35,651 - £40,619 per annum.

Other benefits include:

• Seven weeks annual leave (two weeks taken over Christmas and New year)
• Automatic enrolment in the contributory support staff defined contribution pension scheme Reduced school fees at George Watson’s College for children of staff
• Membership of the Galleon Club (the School’s Fitness Club)

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

Please include your CV and a letter of application, addressed to Mr Andrew Grant, Head of Development, of not more than two sides of A4 giving us information about you and why you are suitable for the role.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Interviews will take place on Thursday 25 April 2024

If you have any questions about the role, or wish to have an informal discussion ahead of applying, then please do not hesitate to contact Andrew Grant, Head of Development (a.grant@gwc.org.uk)

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