About Us

Stamford School is a large, co-educational day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18. Established in 1532, it has a prestigious heritage, but everything we do is focused on preparing young people to lead happy and fulfilling lives in the 21st century. Stamford is a family-friendly, inclusive, happy school with a deep sense of community and belonging.

Our students are famously ‘rounded and grounded’, and we have a broad social mix that our parents greatly value. We strive to provide a stimulating and challenging curriculum that inspires intellectual curiosity and encourages a love of learning. Stamford strives to offer an outstanding, contemporary education.

Our students leave us with a adaptable, adaptable mindset and an approach to learning that equips them to face the challenges and opportunities of their future. We also believe that a student’s emotional well-being is paramount to their overall success. Our pastoral care system is embedded in our daily school life, ensuring that every student feels valued, supported, and understood.

We foster strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents, promoting open communication and a sense of belonging within our school community. We are proud to offer a well-rounded education packed with opportunities beyond the classroom.

The Engagement & Fundraising Officer supports the Head of Engagement & Fundraising in the three main elements of their role: alumni relations, community engagement, and fundraising.



The Officer is responsible for planning and delivering an events programme that drives and supports increased stakeholder engagement and being the first point of contact for the Alumni Relations Team.

The Officer has specific responsibility for day-to-day engagement of Old Stamfordians, the parents of former pupils, former staff and governors, and the wider community of people with links to the school.

They will also work closely with colleagues in the wider External Relations team to support the work of the department; including supporting marketing and admissions events to help deliver the overall aims of the External Relations team.

Essential Criteria

- Demonstrable experience of excellent event management and marketing; including ability to deliver events to a budget.
- The demonstrated ability to organise, implement and build new programmes and activities.
- The capacity to confidently engage with the wider school community, including senior members.
- Flexibility and initiative.
- An ability to work independently, while thriving in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with colleagues throughout the school, alumni, other constituents and the public.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Good level IT skills; including Excel, Word, etc.




- Strong social media skills.
- The ability to work to tight deadlines as required.
- The ability to prioritise a range of competing demands and to plan ahead.
- Able to operate with a high degree of confidentiality.
- Have some flexibility in working arrangements to meet the needs of the programme of events, to include some occasional evening and weekend working (notice will be provided).
- Show a tangible commitment to the SES value of social inclusion, the Schools’ ethos and vision.

Desirable Criteria

- Previous experience in alumni relations development or similar with proven accomplishment in fostering productive relationships and building networks.
- Experience with Donorfy or a similar constituent database.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

Application Details The closing date for applications is Friday 4th September 2026. Further details can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section at the bottom of the page. To apply, please click on the green apply now button.

Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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