Development Officer (Database and Gift Management)

We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our expanding team and help us leverage our database to help us increase free places at Hampton.

Full Time

To start ASAP

Join a growing development office to help increase the number of free places for bright boys at Hampton School. Hampton challenges and develops young minds, allowing pupils to progress as individuals in a kind and supportive environment where contributing to wider society is engrained in the culture.

The Development Officer will be responsible for ensuring individuals feel known and acknowledged though excellent database management as well as increasing philanthropy through effective stewardship of gifts of experience, expertise or donations.

Development at Hampton in its current form has been in place since the establishment of The Fitzwygram Foundation in 2016.

The primary fundraising focus over recent years has been on raising funds for The Fitzwygram Foundation, to provide additional free places at the School. In total, 106 Senior School pupils are currently attending Hampton on completely free places, of which 17 are funded by the Foundation.

Our ambition, in the first phase, is to be able to fund an additional 50 free places via The Fitzwygram Foundation and this will be the focus of the development strategy and plan.

Hampton is one of the country's foremost independent schools and equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme., Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an enhanced disclosure through the DBS. The post holder's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. Hampton School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Hampton School is a Registered Charity No 1120005. Company No 06264434.

This position is full time and is based at Hampton School. The hours are 8.45am to 4.45pm, however, hybrid working may be permitted for one day per week during term time and additional flexibility during School holiday periods. A high level of flexibility, commitment and dedication is required.

The salary will be between £32,361 - £35,868 commensurate with years' experience and qualifications. Hampton also offers an attractive benefits package including free lunch, cycle to work scheme, fitness facilities and private health, subject to eligibility.

The School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so we encourage applications as soon as possible.

Hampton is one of the country's foremost independent schools and is rated 'exceptional' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) for pupils' achievements and learning. Inspectors also praised the School for fostering a culture "in which the individual matters and everyone's contribution is valued." Equity, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our ethos and the School has a thriving partnerships programme.