Director of Development

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom UCL Eastman Dental Institute Full time

About the role

The Director of Development is a pivotal leadership role for Advancement, and for UCL’s wider leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing UCL's philanthropic strategy, fostering strong relationships with a diverse range of internal and external partners, and driving the university's development programme.

The role holder will lead a team of high-performing fundraisers to secure gifts for research, scholarships and capital projects, from a mix of individuals, Foundations, Trusts and companies. You will lead five portfolios - our Major Gifts (Health), Major Gifts (Faculties), Legacy Giving, International and Strategic Philanthropy Programmes – responsible for an existing team of 25 staff and with further investment to grow the team in -25 and -26. 

To find out more about the role, please contact Therasa King, Head of Talent & People, Advancement,

Please use the attach cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.

For more information about UCL Advancement, please visit: About you

The successful candidate will bring significant fundraising leadership experience, including experience of working with academics and/or clinicians in the context of a highly complex organisation to manage effective philanthropic relationships. You will be entrepreneurial, creative, and fundamentally collaborative, with the ability to motivate teams to perform at their best.

UCL’s potential impact on the greatest challenges facing the world is enormous. This role presents a phenomenal opportunity for the right individual to drive our Advancement programme and shape the future of UCL as we enter our third century.

What we offer

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays.

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