Senior Development Executive

3 weeks ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

We are looking for an enthusiastic communicator with a passion for science to work towards meeting the funding needs of a globally recognised centre of excellence. The successful candidate must be motivated by the concept of working on many of the solutions to the problems faced by humanity and beyond. You'll work with donors and academics at the highest level, part of an energising community of education and research.

In this role you will:

  • Play a crucial role in ensuring that philanthropic income against the core priorities of the MPLS Division rises in a steady and sustainable manner year on year.
  • Implement solicitation strategies to secure major gift support from individuals, corporates partners and trusts and foundations, often working jointly with a senior academic.
  • Identify prospective donors with whom the University will aim to develop significant philanthropic relationships and build a robust prospect pipeline.
  • Be able to understand academically complex projects and explain and promote them to potential, non-specialist donors.

Skills that are required to apply for this role:

  • Experience in a complex organisation and direct involvement in securing major gifts or corporate partnerships
  • An ability to think both strategically and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fundraising goals
  • An ability to provide specialist expertise in the area of major gift giving, and to develop a long-term strategy for the solicitation of principal gifts
  • A passion for science and technology, although that could be curiosity and interest, rather than any specific working experience

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

  • Flexible hybrid working
  • An excellent contributory pension scheme
  • 38 days annual leave
  • Membership to
  • Training and development opportunities
  • A comprehensive range of childcare services
  • Family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process:

  • Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.
  • For further guidance and support, please visit

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 7 June 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 20 or 21 June2024 , in person in Oxford.

Please note that we are also advertising for a Senior Development Executive for Physics within the MPLS divisional team. Applications and interviews for this post are planned for the same dates.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

£45,585 to £54,395 pa

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