Development Officer

Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: full-time (35 hours per week), full year role

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

 

 

Ashville College, Harrogate, is seeking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to join the Marketing, Admissions, and Communications Department at one of the North’s leading independent schools.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to thrive in implementing the development and alumni engagement strategy under the direction of the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications, in a fast-paced and evolving environment. This is a particularly exciting time to join Ashville in a development / fundraising role in the lead up to the 150th anniversary of Ashville in 2027.

 

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience of fundraising and stakeholder relations. You will have a proactive approach to work and be able to use your initiative to concurrently manage multiple tasks with a close attention to detail and deadlines.

 

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), full year role. Given the nature of the role, a degree of flexibility will be required, including occasional evening and weekend commitments.

 

The salary for this role is £27,500 - £30,000 per annum. Other benefits include free parking and free lunch during term time.

 

If you wish to apply for the role, please download the job description and an application form from our website www.ashville.co.uk

 

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:00am

Interview date to be confirmed

 

We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.

 

Key Documents:

Application Form.docx

Job Description.pdf
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN EMPLOYMENT.docx


 

Please return your completed application to recruitment@ashville.co.uk or by post to:

 The Human Resources Department, Ashville College, Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP

 

Ashville Harrogate is committed to providing a safe environment for its pupils and staff. Applicants for this post will be required to provide proof of identity at interview if called, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check before starting work.

 

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Development Officer
Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 per annum
Posted: 26/10/2026
Closing date: 09/11/2026
Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)