Fundraising Officer

Fundraising Officer Location: 89 Addison Road, London, W14 8BZ, and other Trust sites across London Contract Type: Full time, all year round Salary: £31,980-£33,870 Start Date: 10th August 2026 The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is seeking an ambitious early-career professional with excellent organisational skills and a strong interest in community fundraising to join our Development Team as a Fundraising Officer. This is a fantastic opportunity to build and nurture the Trust’s fundraising and engagement goals. About the Role Working closely with the Development Manager and the Development Director, you will play a key role in strengthening relationships with the schools’ communities, supporting fundraising initiatives and delivering engaging communications and events that foster lifelong connections with the Trust and its schools. Key Responsibilities Build meaningful relationships across school communities and alumni networks, bringing people together and inspiring them to support the Trust’s vision Lead creative fundraising and engagement initiatives, from community campaigns to reunions and events, helping to drive a vibrant culture of giving Boost the Trust’s growth and sustainability by supporting data‑driven fundraising, managing donor stewardship, maintaining accurate customer relationship management (CRM) records and contributing to strong grant proposals What We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will be: A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and writing skills who can engage a vast range of stakeholders Experienced in relationship management, fundraising or engagement Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously Skilled in using CRM systems and digital communication tools Passionate about education and community building A team player with a proactive and positive approach About the Trust The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is a growing family of Catholic schools (