Development Officer

Are you passionate about building relationships and helping donors to make a difference? Birkbeck, University of London, is looking for a Development Officer to lead on our philanthropic relationships for this coming year.

As Development Officer, you will be working closely with alumni, businesses and trusts and foundations to support Birkbeck’s fundraising priorities. You'll also be joining Birkbeck at an important time, following the College’s 200th Anniversary commemorations and the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor.

This role is offered on a permanent, full-time 35-hour week contract with a salary of £38,981 rising to £44,247 per year.

As Development Officer you will be working across a blended portfolio of around 100-120 individuals, corporates and foundations, and will lead on building successful new relationships and maintaining existing partnerships with prioritised prospects.

You'll also build on existing propositions to secure four to five figure philanthropic gifts that support Birkbeck fundraising priorities, and the future ambitions of the University.

The Development Officer will work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Lead and Head of Mid-Level Giving, and a wider team of philanthropy fundraisers. You will work collaboratively with team members to support our ambitions to raise £4-5m a year in the years ahead.

To be successful as Development Officer, you will have a significant track record in fundraising or relationship management, with demonstrable success in achieving financial targets and a sound knowledge of Raisers Edge.

This opportunity would build on experience as: Philanthropy Officer, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Development Officer, or Development Manager.

Salary and benefits
£38,981 rising to £44,247 per year. Grade 6 on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance.

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Contract:

Permanent, full-time contract (35 hours a week FTE), hybrid working. 

Please submit CV and statement for consideration. 

Closing date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025, interview date: Tuesday, 25 November 2025.

Enquiries:

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact:
Richard Gaskin, Senior Philanthropy Lead, at r.gaskin@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk providing your name and the job reference number of the position. While we are happy to respond to all informal enquiries, only formal applications through the online system will be considered.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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