Director of Development

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (Hybrid)
£50,217 - £55,666 per year
Part-time (30 hours per week over four days)
Permanent

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Job description

As the school looks ahead to its next chapter, philanthropy will be central to expanding opportunity, enhancing facilities, and ensuring that RGS remains a place where talent and ambition can flourish. To support this vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Development to lead a modern, strategic, and inspiring development programme.  This post is funded by The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Foundation CIO (Charity number: 1179234).

The Director of Development will lead the design, delivery, and growth of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the school’s long‑term ambitions. This is a senior leadership role requiring strategic insight, operational discipline, and the ability to build meaningful relationships across the RGS community.

A major priority will be to refresh, rebuild, and modernise the school’s fundraising data, creating a reliable, insight‑driven foundation from which to plan and execute fundraising activity. Alongside this, the postholder will lead a transformational capital appeal to deliver a new state‑of‑the‑art STEM facility by 2030 — a project that will shape the educational experience of future generations.

The role also includes developing a legacy giving programme, expanding regular giving among parents, and introducing innovative school‑based fundraising initiatives that engage pupils, staff, alumni, and the wider community

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Organisation
Royal Grammar School View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500

To offer our students an exceptional all-round education

Posted on: 17 April 2026
Closing date: 05 May 2026 at 08:00
Tags: Campaigns, Fundraising, Students / School, Corporate Fundraising, Individual Giving, Legacy, Major Donor, Trusts / Foundations, Digital Fundraising

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