Development Support Officer

Company: George Watson's College
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Job Reference schooltalent/TP/36995/2726

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Full Time Permanent

Working Hours:

37.5

Location:

The Pends, St Andrews, Fife

Closing Date:

06/08/2026

Department:

Operational/Professional Services

Region / Division:

St Leonards

Job Role:

Operational/Professional Services

The Role

The Development Support Officer drives philanthropic growth at St Leonards School by identifying potential donors, developing and managing pipelines, and engaging supporters alongside the Director of External Relations and Head of School. Importantly this role also collaborates with the Engagement Officer to connect alumni relations with fundraising.

What You Will Deliver

  • The identification of donors using public records and wealth screening tools.
  • Briefs for leadership before critical donor meetings and solicitations.
  • The tracking of data by maintaining notes and actions in HubSpot.
  • Stewarding supporters through impact reports and warm and effective correspondence.
  • Secure data by managing records in compliance with GDPR.

What We Are Looking For

  • Experience in fundraising, development, or relationship management.
  • Skills in written English, data accuracy, and project coordination.
  • Familiarity with CRM databases, especially HubSpot.
  • Absolute discretion, proactivity, and teamwork.
  • Education via a university degree or equivalent professional experience.

More information about the role can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack.

St Leonards is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where all members of the community – colleagues, pupils and families – are seen and valued. This culture ensures that St Leonards delivers an outstanding global education in a multi-cultural living, learning and working environment.

Please note that St Leonards cannot offer visa sponsorship therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Any questions may be directed to recruitment@stleonards-fife.org in the first instance.

All successful applicants will be required to be accepted for membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026