Deputy Director (Development), Bluetownonline

Guardian Jobs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester is seeking a Deputy Director (Development) to spearhead its fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will manage a high-performing team and help drive engagement and income through innovative campaigns. If you have a strong background in fundraising and team leadership, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and donor management.
• Capable of leading diverse teams and projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fundraising program for major gifts and legacies.
• Manage a high-performing fundraising team.
• Oversee communication and events supporting fundraising efforts.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Team management

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Deputy Director (Development), Bluetownonline

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Job Title: Deputy Director (Development)

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester

Salary: From £74,866 per year

Job type: Full Time (1 FTE), Fixed Term,12-18 months

Closing date: 27/06/2025

Right now is Manchester's time to shine. We're currently preparing to launch our first ever major fundraising and volunteering campaign. And we've recently marked 200 years of impact and innovation.

At the university we don't just focus on what we're good at. We ask what we're good for.

Through our teaching we are educating a new kind of socially responsible graduate - tomorrow's thinkers, doers and leaders of a better world. Through our research we are addressing the most pressing global challenges with bold and brilliant solutions. Through innovation we are turning ideas into reality, creating the jobs and industries that will sustain us in the future. And in the heart of the city and beyond, we are breaking down barriers to art, science and learning in order to build stronger, more resilient communities.

Manchester people are different. Not only do we share the values of integrity, being bold, being ambitious, and being collaborative, we also share a pioneering spirit and the courage to make a difference.

We have a track record of success in fundraising at all levels. Recent gifts include seven-figure donations to support research into cancer and global inequalities, as well as transformational bursary programmes to enable to students to study at the university. Our ambitious legacy programme has seen pledge acquisition double in the past two years. Our Regular and Leadership Giving programme is the largest in UK Higher Education. Underpinning our success are the policies, communications, events and experiences delivered by our Donor Experience team.

As Deputy Director, Development, you will lead a significant part of our high-performing fundraising programme.

With responsibility for Regular and Leadership, Major gifts, Legacies, and the Donor Experience, you will lead a high-performing team to deliver income targets and engagement goals; and play a leadership role in the communications and events that will support our fundraising success in our Campaign's first public year.

We are interested in receiving applications from candidates with a diverse range of fundraising backgrounds; and there is potential for the postholder to also manage a small relationship fundraising portfolio, dependent on skillset and expertise.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
  
  
  

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Director of Fundraising, Fundraising Director, University Director, Head of Fundraising, Academic Development Director, may also be considered.

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