Development & Events Assistant – Prestigious West London School
Development & Events Assistant – Prestigious West London School
Job Reference 07/4744/SCH
Added : 13/02/2026
Expiry : 13/03/2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised individual to join a leading independent day school in West London as an Administrative Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the school’s thriving Development Office, supporting its donors, fundraising initiatives and events.
The Role
- You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the Development Office. Your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining accurate donor records and processing gifts
- Conducting research to support fundraising and engagement initiatives
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of events
- Providing general administrative support to the Development team
- Bring creative and interesting ideas to the table and run with them!
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will:
- Have strong administrative, people and organisational skills
- Professional, ambitous
- Be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently
- Previous experience in education or the charitable sector would be advantageous
This is an office-based role. Working hours are:
- Monday to Thursday: 8.00am – 5.00pm
- Friday: 8.00am – 4.30pm
- School holidays: 8.00am – 4.30pm
Benefits
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Additional closure during the Christmas period
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in fundraising and development within an inspiring and supportive environment. If this sounds like you, please apply now!
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