The Role
The Development Support Officer drives philanthropic growth at St Leonards School by identifying potential donors, developing and managing pipelines, and engaging supporters alongside the Director of External Relations and Head of School. Importantly this role also collaborates with the Engagement Officer to connect alumni relations with fundraising.
What You Will Deliver
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The identification of donors using public records and wealth screening tools.
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Briefs for leadership before critical donor meetings and solicitations.
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The tracking of data by maintaining notes and actions in HubSpot.
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Stewarding supporters through impact reports and warm and effective correspondence.
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Secure data by managing records in compliance with GDPR.
What We Are Looking For
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Experience in fundraising, development, or relationship management.
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Skills in written English, data accuracy, and project coordination.
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Familiarity with CRM databases, especially HubSpot.
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Absolute discretion, proactivity, and teamwork.
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Education via a university degree or equivalent professional experience.
More information about the role can be found in the attached Candidate Information Pack.
The Application Process
St Leonards is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, where all members of the community - colleagues, pupils and families - are seen and valued. This culture ensures that St Leonards delivers an outstanding global education in a multi-cultural living, learning and working environment.
Applications should be made via St Leonards Teacheroo portal. The closing date and time for applications is Noon on Thursday 6th August 2026. Interview to take place ASAP. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier.
Please note that St Leonards cannot offer visa sponsorship therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Any questions may be directed to [email protected] in the first instance.
All successful applicants will be required to be accepted for membership of the Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
About St Leonards
St Leonards is a friendly and forward-looking independent, coeducational, boarding and day school situated on an historic campus at the heart of the university town of St Andrews. The school enjoys an unrivalled location - there are sandy beaches, world-class Links golf courses, and historic sites on its doorstep.
St Leonards delivers the inspiring, globally-recognised International Baccalaureate curriculum (which has been praised by university admissions officers for its focus on deepening learning learning, offering wider subject options, and enriching minds) for pupils aged five to 18, and was the first school to be accredited as an all-through IB school in Scotland. It is one of just two schools in the UK to actively offer all four IB programmes, ensuring a seamless learner journey. The youngest pupils follow the Primary Years Programme, which goes hand-in-hand with the vibrant Outdoor Learning programme at St Leonards. This is followed by the Middle Years Programme and (I)GCSEs. In the Sixth Form, pupils choose between the Career-related Programme and the Diploma Programme.
St Leonards enjoys a rich sporting heritage, and continues to boast a strong record of achievement with pupils representing the school nationally in golf, rugby, lacrosse, hockey, horse riding, and small-bore rifle shooting. The leading five-tier Golf Programme continues to go from strength to strength, the Duke of Edinburgh Award is the fastest growing of all Scottish independent schools, and an exciting calendar of trips and activities ensures pupils leave St Leonards equipped with the skills required to succeed in today’s ever-changing world. Truly an education ‘Ad Vitam’ (for life).
