Join Bloxham School’s thriving Development and Alumni Relations team and help shape the future of exceptional education.

Bloxham School is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Development Officer to play a vital role in enhancing our fundraising efforts and engaging our vibrant school community. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact through development work in a highly respected independent school.

Working closely with the Head of Development, you will help deliver key fundraising initiatives that support transformational bursaries and major school projects. Your work will help secure the future of the School and strengthen lifelong connections between the School and its alumni, families, and supporters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fundraising and Stewardship: Develop and deliver regular giving campaigns, manage donor communications, and create compelling content to demonstrate impact. Increase the membership and contribution of The Egerton Society (our legacy society) and expand the School’s stewardship programme.
• Database & Financial Management: Oversee donor data and gift processing, ensuring accurate records and regular reporting in collaboration with the Finance Team.
• Communication & Engagement: Create engaging digital and print materials to support campaigns and donor engagement. Foster lasting relationships with the Bloxham community.
• Internal Collaboration & Event Support: Work cross-departmentally and support engagement and stewardship events, occasionally outside standard hours.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, with experience in fundraising or development.
• Skilled in building relationships and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Proficient in CRM databases (training on InTouch will be provided) and confident with Office 365.
• A creative thinker with excellent attention to detail, strong organisation, and a proactive attitude.
• Empathetic and aligned with Bloxham School’s ethos and values.

Experience within the independent education sector and knowledge of data protection regulations and charitable giving laws would be advantageous, but not essential.

Please use the link below to view a full description and person specification for this role:

Why Join Bloxham School?

• Be part of a collaborative and values-led team, where your work directly contributes to the School’s long-term impact.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.
• Access to school facilities and benefits, plus a welcoming and engaged school community.

Working Arrangements:

• Full time, full year
• Whilst working on site is preferred there is the possibility of some hybrid arrangements

  Start Date:

• As soon as possible

  Salary:

• £35,000 to £43,000 dependent upon experience

  Benefits:

• For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet .here

how to apply

• Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for this position.
• To apply for this role please complete the Bloxham School support staff application form using the link below. Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
• Deadline for application is 9am on Friday 26 September 2025. Please email your application to recruitment@bloxhamschool.com
• For further information about the School, please visit the Bloxham School website. If you have any queries, please contact the HR Department on 01295 724379 or at recruitment@bloxhamschool.com.

Safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.