Job Ref No. ECC1234-131S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: £24,000 to £27,000
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 22/06/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: w/c 29 June 2026  

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FTE - £40,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience. Actual - £24,000-£27,000 for 3 days/week. Flexibility will be required for weekend events and evening functions.

Purpose of the role

The Commercial Business Development and Engagement Manager will establish and deliver an integrated programme designed to grow diversified non-fee income for the school.

Working across fundraising and engagement, the postholder will develop and deliver regular giving, appeals and campaigns, underpinned by strong stewardship and donor care. They will build alumni and parent engagement from the ground up, creating communications, events and relationships that form a clear pathway from connection to long-term support. The role will also coordinate community engagement and events so that activity is planned, costed and evaluated for impact, while also leading commercial business development by identifying, securing and growing new opportunities such as partnerships, sponsorship and paid programmes.
This role plays a key part in supporting the school's strategic objectives and advancing its philanthropic mission.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Sara Bowles
Cut Hedge Park
Halstead Road, Gosfield
Essex, CO9 1PF
Telephone: 01787 474040
Email: sara.bowles@gosfieldschool.org.uk

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