Senior Philanthropy Officer, Trusts and Foundations

University Secretary’s Group

Full Time - 35 Hours per Week

Would you like to support work to tackle global and local challenges? Do you want to help talented students from across Scotland and around the globe access a world class education, whatever their circumstances? We are seeking a Senior Philanthropy Officer, Trusts and Foundations to work on varied and exciting projects across the University.

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy Trusts and Foundations, you will be part of the respected Trusts Team within Development & Alumni – a friendly and inclusive department within the University. You will provide leadership in fundraising from trusts and foundations and demonstrate sympathy with the University’s values and aspirations.

The Opportunity:

The University of Edinburgh is ranked among the world’s greatest universities. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone with great communication skills to work alongside leading academics and others to help support students and fund impactful research.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Significant experience of proposal writing, including playing a lead role in securing large gifts
• Enthusiasm for working as part of a collaborative and inclusive team 
• A commitment to ethical fundraising practices, and a drive for excellence
• The ability to comprehend, digest and express complicated information
• The ability to identify, develop and articulate philanthropically-fundable projects

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