Development Manager
Salary: £46,000 per annum Location: West London Contract: Permanent, Full Time Make a lasting impact through fundraising, community engagement and relationship building.
Are you an experienced Development Manager with a passion for fundraising, stakeholder engagement and creating meaningful connections?
We are working with a well-established and highly regarded educational organisation seeking a talented Development Manager to lead fundraising initiatives, strengthen alumni and parent engagement, and help deliver ambitious long-term growth plans.
This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-focused Development Manager to work closely with senior leaders, supporters and volunteers, helping to secure funding that makes a genuine difference to future generations.
As the successful Development Manager , you will develop and deliver fundraising strategies, build strong donor relationships and create engaging programmes that encourage long-term support.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver fundraising strategies to support bursaries, capital projects and wider organisational objectives
- Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with donors and supporters
- Develop and maintain a strong fundraising pipeline
- Monitor fundraising performance, KPIs and reporting metrics
- Build and strengthen alumni networks through events, communications and volunteering initiatives
- Enhance engagement with parent communities and key stakeholders
- Manage databases, ensuring data integrity and GDPR compliance
- Coordinate alumni communications, newsletters, reunions and networking events
- Support volunteer-led fundraising and community initiatives
- Work closely with marketing teams to develop compelling fundraising campaigns and content
- Organise donor cultivation, stewardship and engagement events
- Line manage and support a Development Assistant
- Manage development and fundraising budgets effectively
About You
- Experience working within education, charity, not-for-profit or membership-based organisations
- Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills
- Experience creating persuasive written content, reports and campaigns
- Strong project management and organisational abilities
- Experience managing, mentoring or developing team members
- Confidence using CRM systems and managing supporter data
- The ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on and operational
- A proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach
Desirable Experience
- Professional fundraising qualifications or membership of a fundraising body
- Experience working with senior leadership teams, trustees, governors or major donors
- Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising compliance requirements
- Experience securing major gifts, donor stewardship or legacy giving support
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £46,000
- Permanent, full-time position
- Opportunity to influence strategic fundraising initiatives
- Work closely with senior leadership teams
- Lead high-profile engagement and fundraising projects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful social impact
If you are an experienced Development Manager looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can combine fundraising expertise, stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and cover letter to be considered for this exciting Development Manager opportunity.