Deputy Director of Global Development, North America

Imperial College London; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-leading university in London is seeking a Deputy Director of Global Development for North America. This hybrid role involves leading fundraising initiatives and achieving campaign goals in collaboration with senior leadership. The ideal candidate should possess a strong track record in major gifts and donor engagement, with a need for regular travel to North America. Join us to help shape impactful partnerships and drive global impact through education and research.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in securing major gifts.
• Ability to engage high-level donors.
• Experience in navigating complex institutional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts for North America.
• Achieve ambitious campaign goals.
• Engage with senior leaders to support imperial’s profile.

Skills

Fundraising skills

Donor engagement

Diplomatic communication

Job description

Job title:Deputy Director of Global Development, North America

Salary:circa £80,000 to £90,000

Location:Hybrid/South Kensington and White City (with travel to other Imperial campuses/meetings as required).

We are recruiting the exciting position of Deputy Director of Global Development, North America. This is an opportunity to drive Imperial’s ambitious fundraising efforts in North America as we embark on our first comprehensive campaign.

Imperial is a world-leading university, ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in the UK and Europe. Our research performance is unparalleled in Europe; real-world impact is in our DNA. From climate science to AI, medicine to sustainable engineering, our research and teaching are shaping the future and addressing some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

Our placing in the rankings is a by-product of our work to nurture an environment where our staff and students are valued and can thrive. Imperial is focused on offering the best possible education, conducting high-quality research and innovating to make the world a better place.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a moment of extraordinary momentum. Reporting to the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global, you will lead fundraising efforts for North America. You will be responsible for achieving ambitious campaign goals, working closely with senior colleagues across Advancement, and engaging with the President and other senior leaders to support Imperial’s international presence and profile in the region.

You will have strong track record in securing major gifts and engaging high-level donors with the ability to navigate complex institutional relationships with professionalism and diplomacy. The role requires regular travel to North America.

If you are inspired by the chance to help deliver lasting global impact through education and research leading positive change and believe in the power of STEMB to shape a better world, we would love to hear from you.

Interested?

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter.

This is one of three exceptional opportunitiesto join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:

• Director of Development: Principal Gifts & Global
• Deputy of Global Development, Asia

Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.

Further Information

Imperial College is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search.

No agencies please.