Development Officer

* Development OfficerNEWFast Apply# Development Officer Employer Location :
Norwich, Norfolk Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Part Time Salary:
Support Staff Grade 3 - £27,171-£30,720 pro rata Posted: 22nd June 2026

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Expires: 24th July 2026 11:59 AM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Job  Date: 1st September 2026
* Contract Type:

Permanent
* Job
* Share :
** Part time, TERM TIME ONLY - 14.5 hours per week, flexible working
**** Start date - September 2026
**** Support Staff Grade 3 - £27,171-£30,720 pro rata
** We are seeking a dynamic individual to work as a Development Officer, to help implement our alumnae, fundraising and community engagement strategy. You will be part of the Marketing Team, supporting the school's vision and strategic aim to involve alumnae, their parents and, where possible, the wider school community in the life and work of the school. A key purpose of the role is to help develop and implement a fundraising and philanthropic income-generation strategy in conjunction with a group of regional GDST schools and the GDST fundraising and philanthropy team at Trust Office.

This is a part-time 14.5 hours per week position, working during school term times only plus 10 days during the school holidays. The salary is Grade 3 on the GDST national scale.
** About the school
** As a Girls' Day School Trust school, Norwich High School benefits from being part of the largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK, giving us unrivalled opportunities for training, collaboration and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
* Competitive salaries and pay progression
* Access to extensive professional development opportunities
* Training grants for qualifications
* Generous pension schemes (up to 12% employer contribution)
* Free life assurance benefit
* A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
* Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
* A Cycle to Work scheme
* Free hot lunch during term time
* Competitive terms and conditions of employmentA letter of application addressed to the Head should be included in the personal statement section of your application form. Please note that CVs without a completed school application form cannot be considered.

Closing date:
Friday 24th July 2026, 5pmProvisional Interview date:
Friday 14th August 2026### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:

The Girls' Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Candidates shortlisted for interview will be subject to an online search. This isn't part of the shortlisting process - candidates will have an opportunity to address any areas of concern  GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.###

Norwich High School for Girls - GDSTPart of### Girls' Day School Trust (GDST)
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