Person Specification

Appointment of Alumni Liaison & Fundraising Officer

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Excellent writing skills

Strong ability to communicate empathetically and effectively

Exceptional relationship-building skills; the ability to establish and manage effective working relationships with people of all working styles, backgrounds and experience

Excellent communication skills including presentational skills

A good team player but also the ability to work under own initiative to meet deadlines

Strong organisational skills and the ability to assess, prioritise and manage a varied workload

Excellent networking and research skills

Strong negotiation skills

Educated to degree level or equivalent desirable but not essential

Experience and enthusiasm running events

Desirable but not essential is a good understanding of the legalities of fundraising

Attributes

Commitment to high professional standards and alumni care

Ability to maintain confidentiality where required

Willingness and ability to occasionally travel and work outside normal office hours, including weekend and evening work

Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Safeguarding

To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by Rydal Penrhos School as outlined in the school’s Safeguarding Policy

To assist staff in the day to day implementation of the school Visitor Policy

To carry out designated school fire evacuation role and adhere to fire evacuation procedure in the event of a fire and during a fire drill

To adhere to the school Health and Safety Policy and procedure