Deputy Director, Head of Development

Location: Brighton

Brighton College is seekingto appoint a Deputy Director, Head of Development on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to:
Director of Development and Engagement Main purpose of the role:
Brighton College seeks to appoint a Deputy Director, Head of Development, who will play a leading role in shaping and delivering the schools philanthropic strategy, supporting the continued growth of a strong culture of giving across the school community. This is a newly created and exciting role within the Development and Engagement Office at the United Kingdoms leading co-educational independent school, established as the team expands to build on its recent successes and realise its considerable future fundraising potential.

The postholder will lead major areas of fundraising activity, with responsibility for cultivating and securing significant philanthropic support from parents, alumni, former parents, trusts and foundations, and other friends of the school. This is a senior leadership role within the sector-leading Development and Engagement team, requiring strategic vision, excellent interpersonal skills and strong operational management. The successful candidate will help drive ambitious fundraising campaigns in support of bursaries, capital development, and wider educational priorities.

Deputy Director, Head of Development General

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategy Working with the Director of Development and Engagement to develop and implement short, medium and long-term strategic targets for fundraising. Setting and managing key KPIs for fundraising, and producing periodic analysis and reports of activity. Helping shape compelling philanthropic cases for support aligned with the schools strategic priorities. Contributing to the overall strategic direction of the Development and Engagement Office.

Major Gift Fundraising Managing a portfolio of major donors and prospects, involving the Director of Development and Engagement as appropriate. Soliciting major gifts (£50,000-£100,000) in support of the schools key strategic fundraising priorities. Working with the Head of Parent and Alumni Engagement to develop relationships with engaged prospective supporters. Campaigns Devising and overseeing key fundraising campaigns (e.g. regular giving, capital).

Overseeing the schools legacy fundraising strategy and overseeing the acquisition and stewardship of legacy pledgers (1845 Society). Fundraising Operations Having overall responsibility for the efficient, compliant running of the schools fundraising operations. Overseeing the day-to-day operational running of the schools fundraising function and key fundraising projects. Devising a meaningful stewardship programme, ensuring that all donors are appropriately thanked and acknowledged, for their generous support Management Line-management of the Development Manager.

Along with the Head of Parent and Alumni Engagement, having day-to-day responsibility for the smooth operational running of the Development and Engagement Office. Other duties Deputising for the Director of Development and Engagement. Representing the school at events, dinners, receptions and other external engagements. Responsibility for the management of the annual program budget for fundraising. Producing funding applications to trusts and foundations in support of the schools strategic projects.

Other tasks to be specified that are associated with the varied nature of this role. Deputy Director, Head of Development Person Specification Significant senior major gift fundraising experience, ideally within the education sector. Proven success in securing major gifts and managing high-value donor relationships. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the confidence and ability to build strategic working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Confidence and willingness to speak publicly h levels of discretion, professionalism and emotional intelligence.

Experience of using CRM/database systems and fundraising reporting tools. Strong numeracy, analytical and interpretative skills using IT competently. Have excellent time management skills and a demonstrable ability to multitask. A flexible…