Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with the charity Young Epilepsy to find a Capital Appeals Manager, someone to lead an exciting and ambitious project to raise £2m of voluntary donations towards a refurbishment of St Piers College, an independent special school for children and young adults aged 4 to 25 years, with complex needs and disabilities based in Lingfield, Surrey.

Job Title: Capital Appeals Manager

Reports to: Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

Direct Reports: Capital Appeal Assistant

Location: Hybrid, Working from home and on site in Lingfield, Surrey with occasional travel across the southeast and London

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week

Salary: £40-£42k Pro rata (negotiable for the right candidate)

Contract: All Year Round, 2 years fixed-term (potential to become permanent)

St Pier's is set in attractive grounds on a 125-year-old rural estate in Surrey but as it was built in the 1990s, the College needs updating and improving, to bring the facilities up to a standard to match their recent Outstanding Ofsted rating. The refurbishment, planned to be complete by September 2026, will be key to improving experiences and outcomes for young people and to create more capacity for the growing cohort of over 100 students. The capital fundraising appeal will engage the local philanthropic community and develop lasting relationships with local partners to secure a sustainable future for the education provision at St Piers. The role will carry the responsibility of representing St Piers to local partners, supporters and funders to promote the impact of the work we do and to articulate the ambition we have for the future of the college and its student, putting St Piers firmly on the local map.

Responsibilities

Identify prospects and manage a schedule of applications to Trusts, Foundations and Grant making bodies to achieve agreed income targets.
Recruit and develop local supporters to maximise income and build lasting relationships for Young Epilepsy and St Piers
Write and submit applications and proposals in line with targets and where opportunities have been identified.
Undertake meaningful engagement and stewardship of supporters, including individual donor care plans, written communications and reports, face-to-face meetings
Arrange and run stewardship and prospecting events and site visits.
Develop a marketing brief for the Communications team, to ensure that social media and PR opportunities are maximised.
Provide regular reports on activity, income and spending to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the Board and the Executive team.
Maintain accurate and thorough records of research, contacts & relationships on our CRM database (Beacon)Skills and Experience

Experience of managing successful capital fundraising appeals
Track record of securing significant funds from HNW Individuals and grant making organisations
Experience of stewarding philanthropic partnerships with individual donors
Recent experience of working in a target-driven environment.
Experience of successfully delivering against financial targets within specified deadlinesIf you're interested in being a part of this exciting project then please don't hesitate to get in touch with Emma at:

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout