Campaign Director

Wilson''s School was founded in 1615 and educates 1,330 boys aged 11-18. It is open to pupils, wherever they live and whatever their family income, on the basis of academic merit. The school is considered one of the country''s most successful and was rated ''Outstanding'' in all areas in its most recent Ofsted inspection report and was named The Sunday Times Secondary School of the Year in 2024, and The Sunday Times Secondary School of the Year for GCSEs in 2026. Wilson''s is unusual amongst state schools in having a well-established tradition of fundraising and a supportive alumni and parent community on which to draw as it embarks on a new phase of development and campaign activity. The Role Reporting to the Executive Head, the Campaign Director will be responsible for generating all income relevant to the campaign. They will work closely with trustees and alumni, who are fully committed to the school''s philanthropic programme. The key task will be to establish and secure funding for a £5m capital campaign, for which initial funding has already been secured. They will work with the Executive Head, Associate Head, Associate Director of Development and Trust Board to set targets for philanthropic giving aligned with the educational vision for the school. They will also identify major gift prospects and donors and cultivate and steward relationships with existing major donors, identifying trusts and foundations and managing existing partnerships with these organisations. The ..... full job details .....