Development and Alumni Engagement Assistant
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Highgate, London, N6 4AY |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JAN20260286 |
Summary
Join Highgate’s Development and Alumni Engagement team in a key role supporting bursary fundraising and alumni engagement.This is a varied role and offers hands-on experience in communications, events, and database administration, giving you the chance to develop your skills in a supportive, positive and ambitious environment. Motivated by making a difference, you’ll play a key part in advancing educational opportunity and social mobility while contributing to Highgate’s bold charitable mission.This is a term-time +4 weeks role with some out of hours work required as part of our engagement and events programme. Out of hours work is recognised and compensated though our TOIL (time off in lieu) policy.As Development and Alumni Engagement Assistant you will: Be enthusiastic, personable and motivated by making a difference to the educational opportunities of children and young people through your work. Work closely with the Development and Alumni Engagement team to help deliver an ambitious strategy to advance fundraising at Highgate, contributing to key projects and the delivery of high-quality alumni, stewardship and major fundraising initiatives.Bring excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise effectively, and confidence in building relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Be managed by our experienced Development Manager to support to play this key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Be part of a vibrant, diverse and welcoming community. We currently employ around 650 people who work together to maintain and develop our leading co-educational school for pupils aged 4-18 Please view full advert here.