Deputy Director of Development

Permanent, full-time opportunity

Shrewsbury School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Director of Development to work alongside the Director of Development (DoD) to deliver the next phase of growth in one of the most successful, globally active and effective Development Offices within a British Independent School.

The demanding and fast paced position will suit a hard-working, highly motivated and professional individual. Whether you have a clear aspiration to progress to become a DoD, or you have previous DoD experience to share, this opportunity is an excellent springboard for onward progression or an opportunity to bring your experience to the fore.

Campaign 2010 - 2020 secured £5m in 10 years for the Shrewsbury School Foundation. By 2025, Campaign secured double the sum (£20m) in half the time (5 years). The DoD wishes to partner, enable, and grow (with) a skilled and experienced development professional who is committed to fostering exceptional standards of fundraising practice in a fast paced and demanding environment, with an unwavering commitment to ethical, sincere, professional and long term relationship based fundraising activity in an administration which immutably prioritises authenticity, quality, and courtesy.

The successful candidate should be a high performing professional with experience of all development functions within a complex organisation, used to working to significant multi year fundraising campaigns with a track record of soliciting six (or+) figure gifts. Educational fundraising and international experience, and well as experience of using SQL platforms such as The Raiser's Edge CRM are desirable. The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a busy and successful team.

Due to the nature of the role, it does not offer standardised working days or hours and will require significant business travel.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

A recruitment pack which includes a job description can be obtained from , alternatively please email .

Closing Date: 9.00am, 9th March 2026

Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.