Head of Fundraising Full Time NEW

Head of Fundraising

High School of Dundee

Dundee / Hybrid

£55,000–£60,000 a year

Full-time, Permanent

Full job description

High School of Dundee is seeking an experienced and exceptional Head of Fundraising to lead and grow its fundraising activity.

This is a key appointment for the School and Foundation, with responsibility for developing and delivering a refreshed fundraising strategy that supports bursaries and wider school priorities. It is a solo post, so we are looking for someone who is both strategic and hands-on, with the ability to work across income generation, relationship building, stewardship and engagement.

The successful candidate will be confident working with a wide range of stakeholders, including alumni, donors, parents, senior staff, Trustees and Foundation members, and will play an important role in helping the School reach its longer-term fundraising ambitions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and grow fundraising income from alumni, individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations, and other supporters
• Develop a multi-income fundraising strategy in partnership with senior leadership and Foundation stakeholders
• Build and steward strong relationships across the School community and external networks
• Support senior colleagues and volunteers in donor cultivation and solicitation
• Lead on development-related events, engagement activity and alumni involvement
• Manage the fundraising budget and ensure activity is delivered effectively and in line with regulations

Person specification

We are looking for someone with:

• Significant fundraising experience, including a track record of growing income
• Excellent communication, engagement and influencing skills
• Experience of working across complex organisations and managing multiple stakeholders
• Strong financial awareness and budgeting ability
• The ability to think strategically while also delivering operationally
• A clear alignment with the values of the School and its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Experience within the education sector or a comparable charitable environment would be highly valuable.

• Salary: £55,000–£60,000 depending on experience
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Working pattern: Flexible
• Annual leave: 37 days inclusive of public holidays
• Pension: generous employer contribution options

Additional benefits: Fee remission: 40% & access to the School gym outside school hours

Additional information

The role is based at Euclid Campus, Dundee, with hybrid working and an expectation of roughly 2 days per week on site. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the UK on a permanent basis. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG check.

How to apply

Please apply with your CV and covering letter to: abeermacintyreconsultancy@hotmail.com

• Closing date: midday on Sunday 3rd May 2026.