Advancement Officer-Stakeholder Relations and Strategic Fundraising Manager

This position is available from January 2027 . We are seeking an experienced and purpose-driven fundraising professional who can build meaningful relationships, inspire philanthropic support and help secure sustainable investment in education. Requirements for this position are : relevant fundraising, philanthropy, business-development or relationship-management experience; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; event and reunion coordination and planning skills and experience; a proven ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships; strong planning and organisational abilities; initiative, sound judgement and personal accountability; a commitment to ethical fundraising and stewardship; and a genuine alignment with the ethos and values of an independent Methodist school. The Ideal Candidate will : develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives; cultivate and steward donors, prospective donors and partners; identify new philanthropic and funding opportunities; prepare compelling cases for support; communicate the College’s priorities and impact with clarity; collaborate across the Advancement Office the Old Stithian Association and the wider College community; uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and donor care. have a sound understanding of and commitment to the ethos of an independent school; support the College’s safeguarding practices and obtain all required police and offender-registry clearances.