Development Officer

The role

This role will suit a regular gifts fundraising professional who is motivated to bring in gifts to support outstanding education, research, and student opportunity. Reporting to the Deputy Development Director, you will join a dynamic Development Office team comprised of six other members.

What you will be doing

• Responsibility for the Alumni Fund, regular giving and associated projects
• Operational administration and delivery of key areas such as legacies, and special interest groups 
• Building trusted relationships with alumni and donors 
• Strengthening stewardship and gift recognition practices
• Collating information to build presentations and philanthropic cases for support.
• Enriching alumni engagement through well documented interactions into and out of our CRM (Raiser’s Edge NXT)
• Working closely with academics and professional colleagues
• Contributing to a collaborative and supportive team culture

What we are looking for

This role is suitable for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Regular giving and general fundraising experience
• Telephone campaign and/or Giving Day experience
• Strong data preparation and analysis skills.
• Query reporting and information presentation skills.
• Organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines under pressure. 
• Attention to detail, delivery focused

Experience in higher education is welcome but not essential. What matters is your ability to deliver regular giving fundraising with care and integrity.

Why this role stands out

• A values-driven institution with a clear educational mission
• An environment that prioritises thoughtful fundraising, stewardship and donor care
• A bespoke approach to the importance of every gift – large or small
• A supportive, collegiate team that values collaboration over ego
• A role where purpose and professionalism sit comfortably together

Closing Date: Monday 16 March, Noon

Interviews will be held during the week of 23 March 2026.

Further details about the role and how to apply can be found here

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