Development Officer

Closing date: 09/11/2026 Back to search results Development Officer Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Hours: full-time (35 hours per week), full year role Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire Ashville College, Harrogate, is seeking to appoint an experienced fundraiser to join the Marketing, Admissions, and Communications Department at one of the North’s leading independent schools. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to thrive in implementing the development and alumni engagement strategy under the direction of the Director of Marketing, Admissions and Communications, in a fast-paced and evolving environment. This is a particularly exciting time to join Ashville in a development / fundraising role in the lead up to the 150th anniversary of Ashville in 2027. The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience of fundraising and stakeholder relations. You will have a proactive approach to work and be able to use your initiative to concurrently manage multiple tasks with a close attention to detail and deadlines. This is a full-time (35 hours per week), full year role. Given the nature of the role, a degree of flexibility will be required, including occasional evening and weekend commitments. The salary for this role is £27,500 - £30,000 per annum. Other benefits include free parking and free lunch during term time. If you wish to apply for the role, please download the job description and an application form from our website www.ashville.co.uk Key Dates: Closing Date: Monday 9 November 2026 at 11:00am Interview date to be confirmed We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged. Key Documents: Application Form.docx Job Description.pdf EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN EMPLOYMENT.docx Please return your completed application to recruitment@ashville.co.uk or by post to: The Human Resources Department, Ashville College, Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP Ashville Harrogate is committed to providing a safe environment for its pupils and staff. Applicants for this post will be required to provide proof of identity at interview if called, and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check before starting work. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. Back to search results Development Officer Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 per annum Posted: 26/10/2026 Closing date: 09/11/2026 Closing time: 23:59 (GMT) Save Share Login Register Email Address: Please enter a valid email address. Password: Sign in Forgot password? Your password has expired, please create a new password below. Your email address has not been verified. Please check your email or click here to resend. Verification email has been resent. Email Address: Please enter a valid email address. Reset password Cancel Email Address: New Password: At least 8 characters Uppercase Lowercase Symbols Numbers Confirm Password: Update Password Your login attempt was not successful. Please try again Please select Dr Miss Mr Mrs Ms Mx Title * First name * Last name * Email address * Password * At least 8 characters Uppercase Lowercase Symbols Numbers Confirm password * I have read and understood the terms and conditions I have read and understood the data protection statement Create Account Cancel An email has been sent to your email address. Please confirm that your email address is active by clicking the link in the email.