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The Development and Engagement team are here to help. Please contact us at community@stpaulsschool.org.uk

Ellie Sleeman

Director of Development and Engagement

Ellie heads up the St Paul’s Community team (which oversees relationships with parents, past parents and Old Paulines) and the Communication and Marketing Department, manages relationships with principal donors and supporters and develops the engagement and fundraising strategies for the school.

Ellie joined St Paul’s in 2017 bringing with her vast experience across the corporate, education and charity sectors including most recently senior roles at Wellington College and the Roundhouse.

Engagement and Events Team

Rachael Kirkham

Head of Engagement and Special Events

Rachael leads on the events and engagement strategy for St Paul’s and the Pauline Community including the programme of stewardship, cultivation and fundraising events, professional networking and alumni engagement.

Rachael joined St Paul’s in 2020 bringing with her a wealth of experience in the worlds of not-for-profit, donor stewardship, fundraising and special events from a variety of organisations including University of Westminster, Cancerbackup, Macmillan Cancer Support leading the Donor Stewardship and Special Events team, and managing the Philanthropy and Events team at Children with Cancer UK.

Viera Ghods

Development and Alumni Administrator

Viera is the first point of call for any queries about the St Paul’s Community programme and works on events, data and donor programmes.

Viera joined St Paul’s in 2009 as Campaign Administrator to support the Renewal Campaign, having previously worked in the charity sector.

Development Team

Kirsty Murdoch

Head of Regular Giving

Kirsty is responsible for implementing the fundraising strategy across the St Paul’s School community, with a particular focus on the regular giving and legacy programmes.

Kirsty joined St Paul’s in January 2024 and has over a decade of experience working in fundraising, partnerships and marketing in the education sector at schools including Dulwich College, Notting Hill Prep and Godolphin and Latymer.

Andrea Hudson

Operations Manager and Personal Assistant to the Director of Development and Engagement

Andrea leads the team’s data strategy, develops enrichment projects and oversees gift management.

Andrea joined St Paul’s in 2014 and has a wealth of experience across the independent schools sector including Marlborough College, St James & The Abbey, RGS Worcester and Downe House.

James Grant

Associate Director, Alumni Relations

James is responsible for forging closer links between St Paul’s School and its alumni. James runs engagement activities including Events, Business Networking, Mentoring, Sport, School Reunions and more.

James joined St Paul’s in June 2023 after working at the Armed Forces charity, SSAFA. He is an Old Pauline (1990-95), who also sits on the executive committee of the Old Pauline Club, as Sports Director.

To contact any member of the team, please email community@stpaulsschool.org.uk

To contact the school’s marketing team, please email marketing@stpaulsschool.org.uk