Hays Specialist Recruitment

£46,000 + Benefits Central London Fully on-site - flexible hours - Term Time 09:00 -16:30 School holidays 09:00 -16:00 Interviews to be held on the 3rd or the 5th of February Closing date for applications - Thursday the 5th of February 2026. Interview date: Monday 9th February 2026 Job reff You will be part of a warm, supportive and forward-thinking community dedicated to nurturing young people academically, emotionally and spiritually. Seeking an ambitious, relationship-driven Development Manager to lead and grow our fundraising, community engagement, and alumni relations activity across our family of schools. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led educational trust and play a strategic role in supporting life-changing bursaries, major development projects, and the flourishing of our parent and alumni communities. Working closely with the COO, Heads, Governors, and our dedicated volunteer networks, you will champion a culture of philanthropy, belonging, and long-term support for our schools. As Development Manager, you will: Lead the Fundraising Strategy - Design and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on bursaries and capital projects Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects Develop a strong, sustainable donor pipeline Monitor fundraising performance and share regular progress updates with senior leaders. Line manage the Development Assistant Grow Our Alumni & Parent Communities Create a vibrant alumni programme shaped around events, storytelling, and engagement opportunities Oversee alumni data management and ensure GDPR compliance Coordinate high-quality alumni communications, reunions, and digital content Support & Empower Volunteers Act as the main liaison for parent-led groups, providing guidance and partnership Support community events such as fairs, auctions, uniform sales and fundraising initiatives Deliver Inspiring Communications & Events Work with Marketing to champion development of stories across digital and print channels Produce engaging content that demonstrates the impact of giving Plan and deliver stewardship and cultivation events, including receptions, legacy gatherings and giving campaigns. Oversee development administration, correspondence, databases, and budgets About You Proven success in fundraising, development, alumni relations or stakeholder engagement Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills Strong written and verbal communication, including ability to create persuasive content Experience managing multiple projects strategically and efficiently Confident using CRM systems and working with donor/alumni data Experience leading or mentoring staff A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently Experience working with senior leadership or major donors Knowledge of GDPR and charity sector compliance Understanding of donor stewardship, major gifts or planned giving If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience. Please do feel free to get in contact to discuss this role in detail or if you have any queries. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Philanthropy Manager (Major gifts) job for a London University -2-year FTC to start ASAP £43K-£50K + Benefits Central London Hybrid - three days on site Interviews to be held on the 3rd or the 5th of February The closing date for applications is Monday the 26th of January. Job Reff A Central London University is seeking an ambitious and relationship-driven Philanthropy Manager to join our Philanthropy, Alumni and Supporter Relations team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in securing transformational support that empowers world-class research, enhances student experience and shapes the future of our university. About the Role You will manage a portfolio of up to 125 high-value donors and prospects, including individuals and partners capable of giving between £50,000 and £1 million. You will build meaningful, long-term relationships that align donor passions with strategic University priorities. Develop and deliver cultivation and solicitation strategies for major donors. Ask and secure five- and six-figure philanthropic gifts in partnership with academic and professional services colleagues. Act as the lead fundraising contact for one or more University Departments. Maintain accurate donor records using Raiser's Edge NXT and CRM software Work closely with the Stewardship Officer to ensure inspiring and tailored donor recognition. About YouWe are looking for a confident communicator and natural relationship-builder with the ability to inspire generosity. You will have substantial experience in managing high-value relationships, ideally within a major gifts fundraising context, or in a similar commercial role. A proven track record of securing five-figure+ gifts or equivalent commercial outcomes. Experience working with high-net-worth individuals or high-value organisations. Strong interpersonal, ambassadorial and communication skills. Ability to translate complex academic ideas into compelling, accessible narratives. Resilience and a positive attitude in an environment where not every ask succeed. Ideally, the successful candidate will have 3-5 years' experience in fundraising. Why Join Us? Be part of a mission-driven team transforming lives through education and research. Work collaboratively with inspiring academic leaders and passionate supporters. Contribute to projects that make a real, lasting impact on students and society. Enjoy a hybrid working environment (minimum 60% on campus). If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience. Please do feel free to get in contact to discuss this role in detail or if you have any queries. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk