Vacancy

Head of Alumni Engagement and Operations

The schools are seeking a committed alumni relations professional to join the Development & Alumni Relations Office to help lead the strategic development and delivery of alumni engagement, philanthropy, and community-building across both schools. The role is central to fostering lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships between the schools and their alumni, and to strengthening partnerships that broaden, deepen, and diversify engagement across local, national, and international networks.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Bursar, Jenny Butterworth by email to: recruitment@keschools.org.uk.

If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact Laura Salt (Development Director): l.salt@keschools.org.uk.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 14 May 2026 at 8am, however, applications will be received on receipt and so early applications are encouraged to ensure full consideration for the post. Interviews will provisionally take place on Friday 22 May 2026.

King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Safer Recruitment Policy is available on the website www.kes.org.uk.

Vacancy Details

Job Location: KES / KEHS
Salary: Grade 10: £42,355 (FTE)
Contract: Full time- all year round - on campus
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Possible Start Date: September 2026
Positions Available:
Interview Date: Interviews will provisionally take place on Wednesday 20 May 2026
Listing Expires: 8am on Thursday 14 May 2026

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