Fundraising Officer

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.

You will play a crucial role in leveraging a match gift to grow a sustainable regular giving stream, enhance alumni giving, and support the Head of Fundraising in developing innovative fundraising ideas and opportunities. You will also be researching and implementing mass fundraising initiatives, including student fundraising campaigns and a Giving Day, to further support educational programs at Harris Westminster Sixth Form.

The role will primarily focus on Harris Westminster Sixth Form, and will report into the Federation’s Head of Fundraising and Partnerships.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Qualifications to degree level or equivalent
• Strong skills in planning, delivering, and evaluating event and volunteer engagement programmes
• The ability to set and meet objectives, measure performance and to get things done
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with colleagues, parents, alumnae and the wider community
• An interest in planning and delivering high quality and effective events
• The ability to work under pressure
• Outstanding organisational and administrative skills
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy

For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. 

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