Community Development Officer

Summary:

Join a school as a Community Development Officer and help build strong community ties and fundraise for educational initiatives.

About the School:

A school is committed to fostering an inclusive and ambitious learning environment where students thrive academically and culturally. It values strong relationships, innovation, and the development of well-rounded young people.

The Opportunity:

As a Community Development Officer, you will play a vital role in securing income through fundraising, community lettings, and alumni engagement. This is a dynamic opportunity to shape the future of a school and its community by building meaningful relationships and driving impactful initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and sustain funding generation through sponsorship, advertising, and philanthropy.
• Review and enhance the school’s lettings, alumni, and business offerings to improve customer experience.
• Maintain a database of key stakeholders and partners.
• Promote the school’s ethos and reputation to strengthen community links.
• Create and manage fundraising communications and materials.
• Liaise with community users to understand their needs and potential for further investment.
• Collaborate on social media and PR content to showcase the impact of donations.
• Organise events, including evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
• Build positive relationships with school departments to ensure collaboration.
• Prepare financial and engagement reports for senior leadership and the governing body.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Good GCSE grades (including English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above)
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Strong ICT skills
• Ability to work flexibly with varying hours
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player with a good sense of humour
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
• Creative and able to think outside the box

Preferred

• Experience in a fast-paced education setting
• Experience in relationship management, sales, or marketing
• Experience in line management and workload management
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills and knowledge of management information systems and databases

Compensation & Benefits:

• On-site nursery available
• Free on-site parking
• Local Government pension scheme
• Supportive and sociable team environment
• Access to free Education Mutual benefits for staff wellbeing