Development Assistant (Faculty of Natural Sciences & Trusts, Foundations and Corporates)

About the role

Imperial’s Natural Sciences and Trusts, Foundations & Corporates fundraising teams are seeking a motivated and highly organised Development Assistant to play a central role in supporting our communications, administration and data management. Your work will help strengthen relationships with donors and partners and contribute to successful fundraising outcomes across two dynamic teams.

This is a fast paced, target driven environment, so you’ll bring excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution focused approach. It’s an ideal opportunity for a talented administrator who is looking to build a career in higher education fundraising and who wishes to gain experience that will support progression in the field.

What you would be doing

Ranked second globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, Imperial has a mission to deliver excellence in research and education across science, engineering, medicine, and business.

The Natural Sciences and Trusts, Foundations & Corporates fundraising teams sit within the Advancement Division, which secures significant philanthropic income each year to support strategic priorities. The Division also ensures donors are appropriately thanked, stewarded and reported to. Together, the teams raise funds from alumni, friends, trusts, foundations and corporate partners for initiatives such as scholarships, research and infrastructure.

Working closely with the Head of Development and the Deputy Director, you will provide critical support to help ensure their time is used effectively to maximise philanthropic income. In this varied role, you will support communications, data entry & analysis, diary and meeting management, and the coordination of processes that keep day-to-day operations running smoothly across the teams and wider division.

What we are looking for

• A confident administrative professional capable of managing efforts across 2 teams
• Ability to prioritise actions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to demonstrate flexibility when needs change
• A proactive and dependable professional with the ability to manage up and across teams while demonstrating tact and understanding of interpersonal relationships
• Solid professional judgment and proven experience managing administrative tasks within a complex organisation
• Interpersonal skills that allow for working effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituents

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to achieve enduring excellence in research & education in science, technology, engineering, medicine & business for the benefit of society.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including generous annual leave allowance & pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities & cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks & resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

This is a full‑time post (35 hours per week).

The role is hybrid, with an expectation of a minimum of 2 days per week on-site, additional on‑site days may be required.

Our main office is based in White City; you may also be asked to attend the South Kensington campus from time to time.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact:

Sam Thorpe, Deputy Director Trusts, Foundations & Corporates – s.thorpe@imperial.ac.uk

First-round interviews are expected to take place in person during the week beginning 27 April. The interview will include a role related task.

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