Millfield School is seeking an experienced and motivated Development Manager (Philanthropy & Engagement) to play a key role within our Development Office, supporting the school’s strategic priorities through fundraising, community engagement and donor stewardship.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and grow Millfield’s Annual Appeal regular giving and legacy giving programmes, driving participation and year‑on‑year growth.
- Manage a personal portfolio of mid‑level donors and prospective donors.
- Develop compelling fundraising and impact communications across print, digital and email channels.
- Use data, insights and KPIs to inform fundraising and engagement strategy and improve donor journeys.
- Support the delivery of cultivation, fundraising and stewardship events in the UK and overseas.
- Develop and deliver community engagement programmes for alumni, parents and supporters across multiple different audiences and segments.
About you
You will bring experience of fundraising, community engagement and relationship management ideally within an education, charity or not‑for‑profit environment. You will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and confident managing multiple projects and stakeholder relationships. A collaborative approach, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to community engagement and philanthropy are essential.
Hours of work and salary
This is a year‑round role, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm with some evening and weekend commitments to engage with donors and attend events. UK and occasional international travel will be required. The role offers a salary of £37,500‑£41,500 per annum depending on skills and experience, plus a wide range of staff benefits.
Safeguarding and employment responsibilities
Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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