Senior Fundraising Manager

Part Time Hours: 28 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 months

The University of Greenwich is embarking on a landmark capital campaign to establish a new home for its Business School - a transformational project that will shape the future of business education at Greenwich. We are seeking an experienced Senior Fundraising Manager to play a pivotal role in securing the philanthropic support needed to realise this ambitious vision.

This is a senior role at the heart of a growing, high-performing fundraising team. You will lead on developing and managing a strong portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners, soliciting major gifts in support of the University’s strategic priorities. You will bring creativity, strategic insight, and exemplary relationship‑building skills to drive forward a culture of philanthropy across the institution.

Working closely with senior leadership, academic colleagues, and professional services, you will influence campaign strategy, act as a senior ambassador for the University, and guide colleagues in best practice fundraising. You will be joining us at a defining moment for the University, with the opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact.

We welcome applicants who share our values: Inclusive, Collaborative, and Impactful.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on major gift fundraising activity, securing six‑ and seven‑figure contributions.
• Manage and grow a dynamic portfolio of major donor prospects.
• Help shape campaign strategy, priorities, and prospect pipelines.
• Develop compelling cases for support and tailored donor engagement plans.
• Build productive relationships across the University and with external partners.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentoring within the fundraising team.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong track record in major gift fundraising, with experience securing high‑value gifts.
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to drive fundraising performance.
• Experience working within a campaign or results‑focused environment.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and representing the University externally.

Further Information

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion across our community. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applicants who will help strengthen the diversity of our team.

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsdmin@gre.ac.uk 

Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: 

Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich;

and information on the university’s working principles: 

Working Principles and Guidelines | Documents | University of Greenwich

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage): 

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We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, care leavers, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

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