Alumnae Relations and Development Manager

Wycombe Abbey is a world class school and is a place of educational excellence. With its distinctive heritage, magnificent 170-acre campus and impressive resources, the School provides an outstanding education for over 650 girls aged 11-18. 

Wycombe Abbey has been at the forefront of girls’ education for more than 125 years The School encourages curiosity, innovation, leadership and delight in learning among its pupils. Superb academic outcomes are the School’s hallmark and pupils regularly secure places at the most prestigious universities across the globe.

Wycombe Abbey is looking for an Alumnae Relations and Development Manager to lead the design and implementation of Wycombe Abbey’s strategy for fostering excellent stakeholder engagement that will continue to strengthen relationships between the School and its community of Seniors (alumnae), parents, pupils and donors.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to maximise the effectiveness of the Development and Seniors Office at a time of growth. The successful candidate will have relevant experience, be dynamic and proactive, have high standards for their work and possess excellent written and interpersonal skills. 

A bachelor’s degree with experience working in a similar role is highly desirable

Hours of work: This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. This is a whole-school role, and a flexible attitude to working hours is essential, as you will be required to work ‘out of hours’ from time to time.

Salary: £37,500 - £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

To apply: Further details can be found under ‘Current Vacancies’ on our website: https://www.wycombeabbey.com/careers/

Please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan.

Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on 01494 895575 or hr@wycombeabbey.com 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 15 September 2024

Interviews: Tuesday 24 September 2024

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications. 

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638