Advancement Director

Location: Malvern CollegeContractual hours: 37.5 hours per weekContract: PermanentSalary: Competitve

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Malvern College seeks an enthusiastic and driven Advancement Director to join our team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a background in Development, Fundraising, Marketing, and/or Admissions who is ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic educational setting.

As the Advancement Director, you will:

• Create, manage, and oversee Malvern College’s strategic plan for Advancement.
• Work closely with, and report directly to, the Headmaster.
• Lead and inspire the Advancement Team to execute on key strategic initiatives and achieve excellence in all areas.

About You: The ideal candidate will possess:

• A strong background in Development, Fundraising, Marketing, or Admissions.
• Highly developed leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• A diplomatic, open-minded approach with the ability to persuade, negotiate, and influence others.
• High levels of cultural awareness and emotional intelligence, essential for effective relationship-building and collaboration.

Malvern College offers a competitive salary, to be discussed at interview.

Application Details: To apply, please submit your application via the Malvern College portal by Friday, 29 November 2024.

Malvern College exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 13 – 18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.

You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

You may have experience in the following: Development Director, Fundraising Manager, Admissions Director, Marketing Director, Head of Advancement, Alumni Relations Manager, Strategic Partnership Director, Donor Relations Manager, Institutional Advancement Specialist, Communications Director, Community Engagement Manager, Philanthropy Director, Advancement Coordinator, Development and Alumni Relations Director, Engagement Director, Director of Giving, Programme Director, Events and Engagement Manager, Development Lead, Stewardship Director, etc.

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