Director of Development - #190524
Local Government Chronicle
Date: 1 day ago
City: Ramsgate
Contract type: Part time
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The Development Office at The King's School Canterbury plays a vital role in supporting the School's long term vision and sustainability. Working at the intersection of fundraising, alumni relations, and community engagement, it is responsible for building meaningful relationships with past pupils, parents and supporters, and is entering a pivotal and ambitious phase of growth.
Guided by a bold five year Philanthropy and Engagement Strategy, the Development Office places philanthropy and community engagement at the centre of its long term vision to transform lives through education.
This is a moment of genuine momentum. Building on strong recent progress - including the revitalisation of major gifts activity, the successful launch of a regular giving programme, and the establishment of a unified King's Association - the School has also recently completed Phase I of The Charter Awards, its ambitious fundraising campaign. Launched in 2023 to grow the School's endowment to £50 million by the 500th anniversary of its 1541 Charter, the campaign has already exceeded expectations, raising over £3 million in just three years. Charter Awards bursaries are already transforming lives, enabling talented young people who would otherwise never have the opportunity to access a King's education.
The King's School now seeks an outstanding Director of Development to lead the next phase of this journey. The focus will be on scaling impact: strengthening the major gifts pipeline, expanding regular and legacy giving, and delivering high impact fundraising aligned with the School's strategic priorities.
This is a highly relational and outward facing role, requiring close partnership with senior leadership, governors, and an international network of supporters to inspire philanthropic investment and deepen engagement across the global King's community. The successful candidate will be supported by a Head of Development, a Development Officer, an Engagement Manager, and part time Events and Admin Officers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's great schools at a defining moment in its development programme, where ambition, collaboration and a commitment to excellence underpin everything we do.
The King's School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Ramsgate CT11, UK
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Published on 10 Jun 2026
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The Development Office at The King's School Canterbury plays a vital role in supporting the School's long term vision and sustainability. Working at the intersection of fundraising, alumni relations, and community engagement, it is responsible for building meaningful relationships with past pupils, parents and supporters, and is entering a pivotal and ambitious phase of growth.
Guided by a bold five year Philanthropy and Engagement Strategy, the Development Office places philanthropy and community engagement at the centre of its long term vision to transform lives through education.
This is a moment of genuine momentum. Building on strong recent progress - including the revitalisation of major gifts activity, the successful launch of a regular giving programme, and the establishment of a unified King's Association - the School has also recently completed Phase I of The Charter Awards, its ambitious fundraising campaign. Launched in 2023 to grow the School's endowment to £50 million by the 500th anniversary of its 1541 Charter, the campaign has already exceeded expectations, raising over £3 million in just three years. Charter Awards bursaries are already transforming lives, enabling talented young people who would otherwise never have the opportunity to access a King's education.
The King's School now seeks an outstanding Director of Development to lead the next phase of this journey. The focus will be on scaling impact: strengthening the major gifts pipeline, expanding regular and legacy giving, and delivering high impact fundraising aligned with the School's strategic priorities.
This is a highly relational and outward facing role, requiring close partnership with senior leadership, governors, and an international network of supporters to inspire philanthropic investment and deepen engagement across the global King's community. The successful candidate will be supported by a Head of Development, a Development Officer, an Engagement Manager, and part time Events and Admin Officers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world's great schools at a defining moment in its development programme, where ambition, collaboration and a commitment to excellence underpin everything we do.
The King's School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process which is in line with the statutory Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
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