PR & Fundraising Officer
Responsible to: Director of Marketing & Communications
Salary: Grade 9, Point 19–22, starting salary £32,070 (2026 pay award pending)
Contract: Full-time, permanent (37 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid, based at Beauchamp College, Oadby, with travel across Trust schools and stakeholders.
Are you a confident communicator with a talent for building relationships and creating opportunities? Lionheart Educational Trust is seeking a proactive PR & Fundraising Officer to help raise the profile of our schools while securing funding that enhances opportunities for young people across the East Midlands.
This exciting new role combines public relations, communications and income generation. You'll identify funding opportunities, write successful bids, develop partnerships with businesses and community organisations, and secure positive media coverage that celebrates the achievements of our schools. You'll also be take on external communications across social media, websites, newsletters and other channels.
We're looking for someone with some experience in fundraising, PR, media relations or journalism, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Why join us?
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Fantastic Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.5% employer contribution
Benenden Health membership
Free onsite gym access at Beauchamp College
Discounts on technology and a wider range of staff benefits
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
If you're ambitious, a go-getter and passionate about creating opportunities for young people, we'd love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Janine Matthews at [email protected]
HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the Lionheart Educational Trust application form using the following link (Please note CV's will not be accepted).
https://www.eteach.com/job/pr--and--fundraising-officer-1564226
Close Date: Wednesday 22nd July 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Tbc
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.
We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification, job description and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Pay: £32,070.00-£34,359.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leicester LE2 5TP
