Development Manager (Engagement & Alumni Relations)

Set in a beautiful Yorkshire valley, Ampleforth College is the world’s foremost Catholic boarding school, welcoming girls and boys of all faiths aged 11-18. Each student’s unique talents are recognised and nurtured within a welcoming community rooted in Benedictine values.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and creative professional in alumni relations, communications, and development to join our expanding Development Office at Ampleforth College.

This is a key role that builds on strong foundations: a highly engaged alumni and parent community, a well-structured team, full support of Governors and the Headmaster and a growing culture of giving back. Working for the Head of Development and closely with colleagues across Development and the wider school, and College leadership, you will help deliver and evolve our engagement strategy for Ampleforth’s community of support and The Ampleforth Society.

You will bring strong experience in alumni engagement, with a good understanding of fundraising too, and be eager to shape the next stage of your career. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic and targeted initiatives that connect alumni, parents, and friends through meaningful activities and communications, all of which support the long-term future of Ampleforth.

 Your portfolio will span:

• Communications and publications (print and digital)
• Careers and mentoring initiatives
• Volunteer and ambassador management
• Events and reunions
• Strategic collaboration with the wider Development Team to cultivate philanthropic support

We are a friendly, professional, and motivated team seeking a colleague who combines energy with strategic insight, and who is as comfortable rolling up their sleeves as they are thinking big. In return, we offer a rewarding and enjoyable role within a remarkable community, where your work will make a lasting difference.

In return, we have a great benefits package to offer, which includes:

· Annual closed periods between Christmas and New Year

· Free meal during

· Group Personal Pension Scheme with Legal and General (Employer contribution matched up

 to a maximum of 8%)

· Death in Service Gratuity

· A generous Bounty scheme for referral of new staff

· Discounted on-site Gym membership

· Free car parking on site

· Cycle to work scheme

· Employee assistance programme

· Staff Lodging (where available)

· A friendly and supportive working environment

Closing date for applications: 9th November 2025

Interviews scheduled for week commencing: 17th November 2025

Interviews may take place throughout this period

Should you have any questions or would like to hear more about this opportunity please contact Emma Craig, evc@ampleforth.org.uk

 

The St Laurence Education Trust and Ampleforth College are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. They expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.