Development Administrator

Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting impactful projects? Join our Development & Alumni Relations team at Saïd Business School as a Development Administrator, where you'll play a key role in supporting our fundraising and donor stewardship efforts. 

 

As part of our Operations sub-team, you’ll collaborate with senior academics, donors and stakeholders to fundraise for academic projects, scholarships and other initiatives. This role combines financial administration, event coordination and general support duties, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects and further develop your career. 

 

Key responsibilities: 

 

- Manage gift processing, invoicing and payment tracking from receipt to acknowledgment. 

- Support the planning and execution of donor stewardship events, gala dinners and signing ceremonies. 

- Provide database support, ensuring data accuracy and assisting with reporting. 

- Maintain GDPR-compliant donor records and administrative systems. 

 

You will have professional experience with access databases or CRMs, strong IT proficiency (particularly in Excel and Word), and a track record of maintaining effective administrative systems and streamlining processes. You should demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, with an understanding of GDPR compliance and data sensitivity, alongside data management expertise to research, analyse and present information accurately and efficiently. 

 

You must have the Right to Work within the UK as this position may not amount to enough points under the points-based immigration system in the UK. For more information please visit: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks. 

 

Further information on this role can be found in the job description. 

 

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do. 

 

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are: 

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary. 

 

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. 

 

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 7 January 2026 at 12.00 noon. 

Interviews will take place online the week commencing Monday, 12 January 2026.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

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