Deputy Director of Global Development, North America

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

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Deputy Director of Global Development, North America. This role involves spearheading fundraising initiatives and engaging with high-level donors. Candidates should have a proven track record in securing major gifts and the ability to navigate complex relationships. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team focused on creating a lasting global impact through education and research. The position offers a hybrid work model and occasional travel to North America.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and campaign management.
• Experience working with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts for North America.
• Achieve ambitious campaign goals.
• Engage with senior leaders to enhance Imperial's presence.

Skills

Strong track record in securing major gifts

Ability to engage high-level donors

Professionalism and diplomacy

Navigating complex institutional relationships

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 opportunities to 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.