Development Director (Interim)

37.5 hours per week (weekend and evening flexibility will be required)

St Hugh’s College seeks a Development Director to lead the Development Office on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fundraising and alumni relations professional.

This is a 12-month fixed-term appointment to lead on developing the strategy and operational plan for a major capital campaign ahead of the College’s 150th anniversary in 2036. The interim Director will also be responsible for our alumni relations and philanthropic giving during the transition to and onboarding of the new Principal who takes office in September 2025.             

The Development Director will also take ownership over the Development Office’s overall data management and fundraising systems, and will line-manage the Head of Alumni Engagement and Development Manager.

The successful candidate will have a passion for fundraising and building relationships with alumni and other key stakeholders.

Please see the job description for more details on the post, click the 'Apply' button above. 

As a member of the College, staff have access to the following:

• Enrolment into the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
• 30 days of annual leave and 8 public holidays per year for full time equivalent staff (8 days of annual leave is reserved to cover the Christmas break when the College is closed)
• Provision of meals free of charge while on duty when the kitchens are open and tea and coffee
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives, including access to an EAP, free annual flu jab, and free eye tests for all staff
• A discounted travel scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Bike Loan
• Access to University Staff Benefits

To apply, please complete the application form below together with the equal opportunities monitoring form and return it to recruitment@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk  Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description.

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

St Hugh's is a self-governing College of Oxford University and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please let us know if you believe there are any reasonable adjustments, we should be making to assist you with your application.

Closing date for applications: Applicants will be considered as they are received.

Please direct any queries to recruitment@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk

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