Associate Director of Development

Millfield is one of the UK’s most dynamic and diverse independent schools, with a bold mission to Discover Brilliance in Every Child. As one of the largest co-educational boarding and day schools in the UK it has the resources to offer world leading teaching and coaching. There are nearly 1,300 students at the senior school (aged 13-18), with a 3:1 ratio of boarding to day and 440 students at Millfield Prep. Although essentially a rural British school, 20 per cent of Millfield students are international and come from more than 70 countries Established in 1935 and located on an impressive campus in a stunning location with world-class facilities, it believes in shaping the school around the child, where excellence in teaching and coaching comes together with the child at the centre. Since 1935 Millfield has celebrated diversity and ‘the Millfield mix’ has been achieved through a relentless commitment to supporting bursaries. Millfield is now seeking an inspiring and strategic Associate Director of Development to help drive the school’s philanthropic vision forward. It is an exciting time to be joining Millfield as the school celebrates its 90th anniversary and looks ahead to its Centenary Campaign, Discover Brilliance. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Associate Director will have the unique opportunity to help shape and implement a new engagement and fundraising strategy, lead and manage a skilled team of development professionals, and play a significant role in major gift fundraising. This is an exceptional opportunity for a confident, experienced and highly motivated fundraiser to be part of creating and delivering a sector-leading centenary campaign, strategically converting existing high levels of community engagement to an enduring culture of philanthropy. Bringing a strong track record in securing significant gifts, building varied development programmes and developing compelling cases for support, the successful candidate will bring leadership, insight and energy, along with a passion for education and a belief in the power of philanthropy to change lives. Experience of working in a UK school environment is not essential, but candidates will be supportive of independent education in general and the Millfield ethos in particular. Interested candidates are invited to contact Susannah Thompson to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the post: susannahthompson@rsacademics.com Further information about the role and details of how to apply can be found at www.rsacademics.com Closing date: 10.00am on Tuesday 11 th November 2025. Millfield School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information. RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

Location: Bristol, GB

Posted Date: 10/20/2025