Head of Development Operations
Jesus College, Oxford - Development
| Location: | Oxford |
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| Salary: | £50,066 to £59,396 per annum |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 10th November 2026 |
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| Closes: | 23rd November 2026 |
We are looking for an experienced Head of Development Operations to play a key role in delivering the College’s fundraising and alumni engagement strategy. Working closely with the Director of Development, you will lead on prospect research, donor reporting, database management and coordinating donor stewardship. You will use data-driven insight and analysis to strengthen fundraising performance, support major gift activity and build lasting donor relationships. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for data, fundraising and relationship-building, we would love to hear from you.
- Support the Director of Development with the delivery of a strategic fundraising, communications and marketing programme for the Development Office.
- Be responsible for the overall integrity and management of the Development Office database (DARS) within College, including the management of gift recording and acknowledgement, donor reports, and data compliance.
- Work closely with the College’s Accounts Office to ensure that donation income is recorded and processed accurately.
- Be responsible for the delivery of termly financial reports to the Development Committee in consultation with the Director of Development.
- Manage the College's alumni relationships in partnership with Saïd Business School.
- The post holder will guide all team members in best database practices, in accordance with internal policies and external legislation/regulations.
- Excellent working knowledge of the DARS database and/or previous experience with equivalent fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge, Donor Strategy).
- Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the UK charitable/philanthropic/HE sector
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Previous experience of prospect research in fundraising and database management
- Excellent IT skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
- Ability to use databases to a high standard and perform complex queries and reports
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent numeracy, analytical and data interpretation skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Will demonstrate a high standard for organisational as well as administrative skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision and to prioritise own workload.
- Ability to work productively as part of a team.
- Willingness to attend alumni events out of hours
Desirable Criteria
- Ability to work flexibly, as necessary.
- Sound understanding of data protection legislation.
- An interest in philanthropy and an understanding of the non-profit sector.
- Understanding of the Oxbridge system or higher education charities.
About Jesus College Oxford
Jesus College combines academic excellence in teaching and research with an informal, vibrant, and supportive community. With Lindsay Skoll CMG, as its Principal, the College comprises over 110 Fellows, 60 lecturers, 30 Research Associates, 330 graduates, just under 400 undergraduates, and around 110 support staff. Over 5,300 Alumni are in touch with the College, spread across 84 countries. Over 800 of our Old Members came back to College in the last twelve months and we hope that that number will continue to rise.
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