Development Officer
Part time, 30 hours per week
All year round
We are seeking to appoint an energetic and ambitious Development Officer to support the Director of Development & Head of Foundation to successfully implement the Foundation’s fundraising and engagement strategy. The successful candidate will focus on delivering an innovative and compelling Individual Giving programme of activity, including Regular Giving and Appeals, and provide an outstanding stewardship experience for potential and existing donors to deliver agreed income targets.
Educated to A Level or equivalent and a high standard of numeracy and literacy are essential for this position.
Closing date: Thursday 30 October 2025, 12 noon
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 6 November 2025
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
Application Pack
Application Form
Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of the School’s due diligence.
All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered “spent” except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.
All year round
We are seeking to appoint an energetic and ambitious Development Officer to support the Director of Development & Head of Foundation to successfully implement the Foundation’s fundraising and engagement strategy. The successful candidate will focus on delivering an innovative and compelling Individual Giving programme of activity, including Regular Giving and Appeals, and provide an outstanding stewardship experience for potential and existing donors to deliver agreed income targets.
Educated to A Level or equivalent and a high standard of numeracy and literacy are essential for this position.
Closing date: Thursday 30 October 2025, 12 noon
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 6 November 2025
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Wells Cathedral School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
Application Pack
Application Form
Wells Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of the School’s due diligence.
All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those which would normally be considered “spent” except those received for an offence committed in the United Kingdom if it has been filtered in accordance with the DBS filtering rules.
