Development Operations Manager

We are looking for a talented and dedicated fundraising professional to join Wycombe Abbey’s Development and Seniors Office as the Development Operations Manager. 

Wycombe Abbey has been at the forefront of girls’ education for more than 125 years. The School encourages curiosity, innovation, leadership and delight in learning among its pupils. Superb academic outcomes are the School’s hallmark and pupils regularly secure places at the most prestigious universities across the globe. 

The Development and Seniors Office is responsible for engaging a wide range of stakeholders to support the strategic direction of the School. The office fosters a culture of philanthropy and engagement within the wider Wycombe Abbey community. 

This role presents an exciting opportunity to maximise the effectiveness of the Development and Seniors Office at a time of growth. The successful candidate will have relevant experience, be dynamic and proactive, have high standards for their work and possess excellent written and interpersonal skills. A bachelor’s degree with experience working in a similar role is highly desirable.

Hours of work:  37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday. A flexible attitude to works hours is essential, as you will be required to work 'out of hours' from time to time.

Salary:  Competitive, depending on skills and experience.

How to apply

To apply:  Please see the job profile document for full information about this role. To apply, please complete an application form and submit this, together with a covering letter, to the Headmistress, Mrs J Duncan by selecting “Apply for this job”. Should you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact the HR Team on or 

Closing date for applications:  Sunday 19 May 2024

Interview date:  Monday 3 June 2024

We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.

Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638

Job Summary

19/05/2024

Location:

High Wycombe

Competitive

Wycombe Abbey School
Frances Dove Way
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP11 1PE
England