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Ashby Jenkins Recruitment
Cobham, Surrey (On-site)
£70000 - £80000 per year
Permanent
Job description

Salary: £70,000 – £80,000
Contract: Permanent (full-time)
Location: Cobham, Surrey – Hybrid working (3-4 days onsite)
Closing date: 1 July 
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, generous pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development

We are delighted to be partnering with the globally renowned Yehudi Menuhin School to recruit their next Director of Development.

This is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to shape and deliver a long-term development and fundraising strategy, driving significant income growth and supporting the organisation’s future ambitions. Leading a multi-disciplinary team across fundraising, major giving, and marketing, you will play a key role in building strong relationships with donors, patrons, and stakeholders both in the UK and internationally.

As Director of Development, you will lead a major fundraising campaign, develop innovative income generation strategies, and ensure best-in-class donor engagement and stewardship. You will also provide strategic oversight of marketing and communications, helping to expand the organisation’s reach and profile.

Working closely with senior leadership and governance groups, this role offers significant influence and the opportunity to contribute to broader organisational strategy, as well as represent the organisation externally at a senior level.

To be successful as the Director of Development, you will need:

  • A strong track record of leading successful fundraising strategies and securing major gifts
  • Experience managing and developing high-performing teams across fundraising and/or marketing functions
  • Strong strategic thinking and financial management skills, with experience overseeing budgets and delivering against income targets

If you would like to discuss this role and see the full candidate pack please contact us and quote reference 2992HB.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector—you can read more about our commitment to diversity here:
https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/

If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

 

 

Organisation
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 10 June 2026
Closing date: 01 July 2026 at 01:00
Job ref: MP238034CT2038-2992HB
Tags: Fundraising, Major Donor, Trusts / Foundations