King Edward VI High School for Girls (KEHS) and King Edward’s School (KES), two of the leading independent day schools in the country, seek a Database & Development Officer to oversee and maintain our database, processes within the Development and Alumni Relations Office, and support the team on a variety of projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all relevant legislation and guidance.
The Database & Development Officer will report to the Development Director, however in the first year will also be supported by a further Database Officer (formerly the Database Manager). Together they will oversee all database processes within the office, as well as providing operational support for other DARO functions as required.
The Officers will also have particular responsibility for complementary DARO platforms and software, including the creation, implementation and running of the telethon database, a members’ area on the website and the OE Careers Network at each school (CareersLink).
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form and equal opportunities form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Bursar – Operations (Mrs Jenny Butterworth) by email to: kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact the Development Director, Laura Salt – l.salt@keschools.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is 8am on Tuesday 24 June 2025, however, applications will be reviewed on receipt and so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date and interview date if sufficient applications have been received. Interviews will provisionally take place in the week commencing 30 June.
King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available, we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website www.kes.org.uk.
