Development and Alumnae Relations Officer

Permanent, Full Time

Required from December 2024

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious fundraising and/or alumnae/alumni relations professional to join our newly created Development and Alumnae Relations (DAR) department.

The postholder will support the Head of Development and Alumnae Relations in generating fundraising income for the school across the whole of the JAGS community (alumnae, parents and friends of the School) and play an important part in building an active and engaged JAGS Alumnae Association to ultimately increase philanthropic support, especially for bursaries.

The main responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to: establishing regular giving campaigns, building the number of regular donors, helping to build the number of legacy bequests, prospect research and ensuring the smooth running of the alumnae database, along with building the alumnae community via social media and through our website.

The ideal candidate will be an excellent team player, articulate in all forms of communication, with some experience of working in a successful fundraising and/or alumnae/alumni relations role, either in an educational environment or in a charity. Proven experience of maintaining and updating a fundraising or alumni/alumnae database, along with experience of website content management are essential. 

We offer:

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK 
• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff 
• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision 
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff 
• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning 
• A diverse benefits package including:
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
• Free onsite parking
• Free gym membership with discounted family rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunches
• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
• School fee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free computer loans
• Interest-free transport season ticket loans

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

• To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community  
• To champion social awareness and sustainability 
• To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student 
• To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders  
• To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals  

If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

How to apply

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

Please visit our website www.jags.org.uk/day-to-day/vacancies to download an application form and candidate pack.

Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted.

For further information please contact recruitment@jags.org.uk or telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.

Closing Date:              Midday on Monday 21 October 2024

Interview Dates:                    Week commencing 28 October 2024

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.