The Development Team

Development Director - Adelaide Bailey

Adelaide joined us as a staff member in 2012, working first in outreach before joining the Development Office in 2014. As a second generation Old Edwardian, Adelaide is dedicated to strengthening the Old Edwardian community, building links with the school today, and growing our Assisted Places programme. a.bailey@kehs.org.uk | 0121 415 2197

Head of Development - Laura Salt

Laura joined the Development Office in January 2022 to support the fundraising for major projects, as well as widening access through the Assisted Places scheme. Laura has previous experience in the school sector as well as the higher education sector both in the UK and overseas. l.salt@kehs.org.uk | 0121 472 1834 ext 2073

Database Manager - Gary Williams

Gary joined the Development Office in 2015, having previously worked at a college for the visually impaired. Prior to this, he worked in television for over twenty years. Lately, Gary’s work has become focused on managing the Development Office’s alumni database, in support of the team’s operational needs: g.williams@kehs.org.uk | 0121 415 6095

Finance Manager - Oliver Friend

Olly joined the Development team in November 2021, having previously worked in school finance. Olly organises the Trust’s finances, compiling the accounts for the annual audit and submitting the return to the charity commission. o.friend@kehs.org.uk | 0121 472 1834 ext 2037

Alumnae Relations Officer - Debbie Macleod

Debbie joined the Development Team in September 2022, having been the Principal’s PA for the last 5 ½ years, most recently to Kirsty von Malaisé. Debbie is the Alumnae Relations Officer, working not only with the Alumnae, and keeping their records updated on the database, but also on the communications side eg publications, social media and website updates. Debbie is the first point of contact for Alumnae: d.macleod@kehs.org.uk | 0121 415 2245

Alumni Events Officer - Jessica Brindley

Jess joined the Development Team in January 2023, having previously studied a degree in Events Management and worked within the Events industry. Jess is the Events Officer for the Development Team who is responsible for organising all Old Ed events across both KEHS and KES. If you have any event queries then please get in touch. j.brindley@kehs.org.uk | 0121 472 1834