Senior Development Manager - 17012

Brunel Law School; Uxbridge; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel University of London is seeking a Senior Development Manager to work with the Head and the Senior Executive Team to cultivate relationships with donors and supporters who can shape Brunel’s future. The role requires experience in major gift fundraising and a strategic, creative mindset.

You will join a team focused on delivering a transformative fundraising program and a strong alumni engagement strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dynamic major gift environment.
• Ambition, vision and creativity.
• Ability to inspire others to join in a transformative journey.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, prospective supporters and volunteers who can shape Brunel’s future and its impact.
• Work closely with the Head and the University’s Senior Executive Team.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns and initiatives.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Relationship building

Job description

As part of this step-change, we have re‑positioned our alumni and development team for an exciting new era. Now is the perfect time to join our team!

As senior development manager, you will work closely with the Head and the University’s Senior Executive Team to cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, prospective supporters and volunteers who have the power to shape Brunel’s future and its impact.

College / Directorate

Global Engagement Office

Department

Global Engagement Office

Full Time / Part Time

Full Time

Posted Date

17/09/2026

Closing Date

14/10/2026

Ref No

5217

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 8 from: £45,990 to £59,043 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £66,114 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro‑rata if part‑time).

Hours: Full‑time

Contract Type: Permanent

Brunel University of London is different. Founded by Royal Charter in 1966, the University captures the pioneering spirit of the Victorian Engineer and our namesake, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. We put talent to work to address the biggest challenges facing our time. We are proud to be recognised as the UK's joint first most international university and the world's sixth most international university (THE 2025). This achievement reflects our exceptional global reach and reputation.

On our 60th anniversary, we are planning a bold fundraising campaign that will enhance the University’s role in addressing significant issues confronting communities and citizens worldwide.

As part of this step-change, we have re‑positioned our alumni and development team for an exciting new era. Now is the perfect time to join our team!

As senior development manager, you will work closely with the Head and the University’s Senior Executive Team to cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, prospective supporters and volunteers who have the power to shape Brunel’s future and its impact.

Your experience in a dynamic major gift environment will be essential as will your ambition, vision and creativity. You will also be able to inspire others to join you in this transformative journey.

In return, you will join a dedicated team committed to achieving extraordinary outcomes with a global impact.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health‑related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 (23:59)

Interviews will take place the week of 26 October and will be in person on our campus in Uxbridge.

Brunel University of London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.

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