Operations & Development Manager
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Job Summary
Contract: Permanent 35 hours per week (flexible hours) termtime only
Salary: COL4 M4 () Prorated to
Start Date: ASAP
We are seeking an experienced strategic and highly organised Operations and Development Manager to lead our administration functions and drive the schools fundraising alumni engagement and community partnerships. This key role supports both the operational running of the school and its longterm sustainability helping us continue to enrich the educational experience of every student.
As the leader of the Administration Team you will ensure the smooth professional and efficient operation of the school office while also providing highlevel PA support to the Headteacher. Alongside this you will shape and deliver our fundraising strategy strengthen our alumni network and build relationships with donors partners and the wider community.
This is a unique and varied role that blends leadership operations stakeholder engagement and strategic developmentideal for a proactive forwardthinking professional who enjoys working at both an operational and strategic level.
What Youll Be Doing:
Executive Support & Office Management
- Providing highquality confidential PA support to the Headteacher. Managing their diary communications briefing materials and visitor arrangements.
- Leading and linemanaging the Administration Team.
- Maintaining smooth daytoday operation of the school office and reception. Supporting administrative and operational priorities across the school.
Fundraising Development & Community Engagement
- Developing and delivering the schools fundraising strategy and annual plan.
- Growing and nurturing relationships with alumni parents donors and local businesses.
- Leading regular giving programmes major gift fundraising and Giving Day activity.
- Researching identifying and prioritising grant opportunities. Preparing and submitting highquality grant applications and proposals.
- Managing donor programmes and maintaining accurate CRM gift records. Ensuring appropriate acknowledgement of all donations.
- Coordinating legacy giving and nurturing long-term donor relationships. Identifying and securing corporate partnerships and smallscale grant schemes.
Alumni Relations & Events
- Managing the alumni CRM database and engagement strategy.
- Delivering alumni communications newsletters and campaigns.
- Coordinating alumni and school events including Inspire Talks and interview preparation initiatives. Highlighting opportunities for alumni to support school needs.
Marketing Communications & Digital Engagement
- Working with the Social Media and Content Creator to ensure effective website content.
- Contributing to the schools brand public profile and storytelling.
- Creating engaging written and visual content for communications social media and fundraising campaigns.
- Managing the schools LinkedIn presence and responding to alumni engagement.
Were Looking for Someone Who:
- Is exceptionally organised proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
- Has strong leadership skills and enjoys developing people and teams.
- Is confident communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Has excellent written skills and attention to detail.
- Can maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
- Thrives in a role that combines operational management with strategic development.
- Demonstrates resilience flexibility and a positive approach to change.
Experience in fundraising development grant writing or alumni relations is highly advantageous but we welcome applicants with transferable skills who are enthusiastic about growing these areas.
In addition to a rewarding and dynamic work environment we offer an attractive benefits package including:
- A competitive pension plan.
- Free flu vaccinations.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to the Blue Light Card unlocking hundreds of discounts nationwide for just 5.
Supporting Documentation:
The accompanying job description provides a comprehensive and accurate overview of the role and responsibilities helping you understand the expectations and the scope of your duties at Colyton Grammar School.
Please note: We reserve the right to interview candidates during the application window and may close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
About Company
Colyton Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school located in the village of Colyford in East Devon, England that teaches students from years 7 to 13. The school has been classified by Ofsted a..
