PR & Fundraising Officer

# PR & Fundraising OfficerEmployer: Lionheart Educational TrustLocation: Leicester, LeicestershireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £32,070 to £34,359Posted: 7th July 2026Expires: 24th July 2026 09:00 AMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1564226* Share : LinkedIn Facebook X WhatsApp Email* Print**PR & Fundraising Officer****Responsible to: Director of Marketing & Communications****Salary: Grade 9, Point 19–22, starting salary £32,070 (2026 pay award pending)****Contract: Full-time, permanent (37 hours per week)****Location: Hybrid, based at Beauchamp College, Oadby, with travel across Trust schools and stakeholders.**Are you a confident communicator with a talent for building relationships and creating opportunities? Lionheart Educational Trust is seeking a proactive PR & Fundraising Officer to help raise the profile of our schools while securing funding that enhances opportunities for young people across the East Midlands.This exciting new role combines public relations, communications and income generation. You’ll identify funding opportunities, write successful bids, develop partnerships with businesses and community organisations, and secure positive media coverage that celebrates the achievements of our schools. You’ll also be take on external communications across social media, websites, newsletters and other channels.We’re looking for someone with some experience in fundraising, PR, media relations or journalism, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.**Why join us?**25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysFantastic Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.5% employer contributionBenenden Health membershipFree onsite gym access at Beauchamp CollegeDiscounts on technology and a wider range of staff benefitsFlexible hybrid working arrangementsIf you’re ambitious, a go-getter and passionate about creating opportunities for young people, we’d love to hear from you.The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.**Close Date: Friday 24th July 2026 at 9am****Interview Date: Tbc**The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.#J-18808-Ljbffr…