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Development Officer (Maternity Cover)

University of Aberdeen - Development & Alumni Relations

Location: Aberdeen
Salary: £38,249 to £45,413 per annum pro rata with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 8th July 2025
Closes: 22nd July 2025
Job Ref: DEV135A

Type of Contract: Part Time, Fixed Term 12 months maternity cover

The Directorate of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR) works to help secure philanthropic support for the University of Aberdeen. Established almost 40 years ago, our development programme is a mature and successful operation that raises approximately £6M annually in major gifts and legacies.

We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional to join our team in the role of Development Officer. This post is to provide maternity cover for a fixed period for 12 months and part-time (80%, 30 hours per week), but fewer hours may be negotiable. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Development Officer will join a team of five major gift officers who work across our key philanthropic income streams: individuals, trusts and foundations, corporates, and legacies. The Development Officer will be responsible for contributing to the University’s major gift programme, securing major gifts for priority projects and developing high-level fundraising relationships with colleagues across the University to meet significant income targets.

The successful candidate will ideally be a fundraising professional or an individual with direct experience of income generation in Higher Education or similar organisations and will be responsible for managing a portfolio of up to 100 major gift prospects from cultivation through to stewardship.

Informal enquiries should be made to Katrina Allan, Head of Alumni Relations & Regular Giving and Interim Head of Philanthropy, at katrina.allan@abdn.ac.uk.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.  This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Please do not hesitate to contact Robyn Bell, HR Adviser (email: robyn.bell@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position click the 'Apply' button above.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 22 July 2025.

Development & Alumni Relations embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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