Who are Habs? We are a diverse community, and we nurture a global perspective and a deep sense of responsibility for the world in which our pupils will lead and succeed. Our broad curriculum and co-curricular provision prepare pupils for success wherever their passion may take them. Ambition, Curiosity, Courage and Community are the core beliefs that we stand for here at Habs. Join our team and unlock your potential Role: Regular Giving and Engagement Officer Hours: This role is full time and year-round. Reports to: Head of Supporter Engagement We are seeking an experienced Regular Giving and Engagement Officer to support the Schools fantastic Foundation and External Relations department. The successful candidate will have the ability to adapt quickly and will possess excellent communication skills to interact with people at all levels. They will work as an integral member of the Professional Services Staff here at Elstree. Key Responsibilities The Haberdashers’ Elstree Schools have launched an ambitious programme to build dynamic relationships with alumni, parents and friends, and to undertake new fundraising initiatives to support the work of the schools. This work is conducted through the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Elstree Schools’ Foundation, which raises vital funds for the two Elstree schools, Habs Boys and Habs Girls. The Regular Giving and Engagement Officer will support the Head of Supporter Engagement in delivering annual giving campaigns, including giving days, telephone campaigns and/or direct mail appeals. This will require project managing complex, community-wide events and activities. The postholder will work closely with the Head of Supporter Engagement and the Director of Development to determine the strategy and tactics needed to deliver ambitious annual-giving fundraising and community engagement goals. The Regular Giving and Engagement Officer will also play a key role in the team’s efforts to build strong, mutually rewarding relationships among Habs alumni and between alumni and the students, staff, parents and friends of the schools This will include preparing and delivering plans for a key milestone anniversarys at the Girls’ School: the 150th anniversary of its founding, to be commemorated in 2025. The postholder will work closely with other members of the foundation team to deliver a full range of other engagement and fundraising activities that benefit both schools. Further details of the role can be found in the attached candidate pack. What We Look For: Demonstrable experience of central role in delivering successful annual fundraising appeals Demonstrable experience of working as part of a team to plann and deliver large-scale events with multiple constituencies Strong organisational and multi-tasking abilities Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Ability to prioritise own schedule and work to strict deadlines Evidence of the effective use of a variety of social media channels to advance an institution’s mission (especially LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram) What we are offering: • A competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and the size of the School • 40 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays) • Free lunch and refreshments • Additional life insurance cover, access to Employee Assistance • Extensive professional development training Opportunities • Free onsite parking or access to travel on the schools extensive coach network • Provision of a laptop • Free access to sports facilities and well-being programmes for staff • Pension Scheme We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Haberdashers’ SchooI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.