High-Value Giving Officer

We're delighted to be partnering with The Queens College, University of Oxford to support their recruitment of a High-Value Giving Officer on a permanent basis.  The Queens College is one of Oxfords oldest and most iconic institutions, beautifully located on the citys historic High Street. Home to a vibrant academic community of around undergraduates, graduates, 45 Fellows, and a worldwide alumni network of nearly 6, contactable Old Members, Queens combines centuries of tradition with a bold vision for the future. About the Role: We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated High-Value Giving Officer to join their successful and growing Development & Alumni Relations team. You will lead on cultivating, stewarding, and securing major philanthropic support from Old Members and friends of the College, with a particular focus on legacy gifts of £25, and above. This is a pivotal role within a team that has already helped raise over £40 million through the Access All Areas campaignsupporting student access, outreach (including our ground-breaking partnership with The Access Project), and the endowment of academic Fellowships. Youll be building on strong foundations. The alumni events programme is diverse, well-attended, and internationally recognised. The community is generous, engaged, and keen to support Queens vision. We now seek someone who can help us harness this enthusiasm into long-term, high-impact philanthropy. Your Focus Lead Relationship Manager for a growing group of high-value donors and prospects, serving as their key point of contact within the College. Design and implement bespoke stewardship strategies that engage, inspire and recognise major donorsensuring they feel a deep, personal connection to Queens. Take ownership of the Taberdars Society, the Colleges long-standing donor recognition group and help evolve its role to celebrate both existing and future high-value supporters. Work closely with senior College figures, including the Provost, Bursar, Fellows, and academics, to align donor aspirations with strategic priorities. Collaborate with the wider Old Members Office to ensure a joined-up approach to donor cultivation, stewardship, and communications. Were seeking a confident and relationship-driven professional with: Experience in educational or non-profit fundraising, especially in managing donor pipelines and stewardship for gifts of £25K+. The tact and creativity to build long-term relationships and deepen donor engagement over time. A strategic mindset, able to forecast and manage a high-value giving pipeline in line with College priorities. Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a small, high-performing team, supporting alumni events and broader development initiatives as needed. Strong interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for education and philanthropy. What Success Looks Like Growing year-on-year membership and engagement with high-value donors. Successfully stewarded gifts that reflect donor intent and deliver meaningful impact across Queens academic, outreach and student life. Thoughtful, timely communications with donors and prospects, including written correspondence, one-to-one meetings, and events. Maintaining accurate and detailed records in the Colleges CRM system, enabling insightful reporting and forecasting. How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours. Commitment to Diversity The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.