Directorate: Philanthropy and Alumni Relations Officer (PANDA Team)
Responsible to: Senior Philanthropy Manager
Location: On campus (with some flexibility)
Contract: Permanent, full time, 52 weeks a year
Salary: £28,000–£33,000 per annum, depending on experience
Role outline and purpose
This is an exciting opportunity to join the dynamic, ambitious and forward-thinking fundraising & alumni office at Lord Wandsworth College. As a key member of the Philanthropy and Alumni Relations (PANDA) Team, you will provide vital support across both fundraising and alumni engagement activities.
This new role will become the team’s lead user of our CRM database, ensuring that our data is up to date and can be used effectively to support decision-making and measure success. You will also provide support to the wider team, assisting with the delivery of a varied events programme, contributing to the marketing and communications activity that underpins these initiatives, and offer general admin support. Offering exposure to a broad range of projects, this is a diverse and rewarding position with plenty of opportunity to make a meaningful contribution.
This role would suit someone looking to develop a career in fundraising, alumni relations or marketing. We are seeking an individual with strong transferable skills, flexibility, enthusiasm, a proactive attitude and a genuine commitment to supporting the mission of Lord Wandsworth College and the Lord Wandsworth Foundation.
Appointment process and how to apply
Please apply via our LWC website using our recruitment portal.
The closing date for applications is on 15th September 2026, with online interviews taking place on 23rd and 24th September, followed by in-person interviews on the 1st October 2026.
Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence please feel free to contact Kate Boyd, Senior Philanthropy Manager on [email protected].
We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
Appointments will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1922.
Pay: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
