Development Assistant (Research) - CG1110MX

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

S LAS Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Staff discount

Job summary

The Development Assistant (Research) at the University of St Andrews will support major giving and events by identifying prospective donors and providing high quality information for cultivation events and briefings. The role works with the Prospect Research team and uses multiple tools to reach donors in the UK, USA and worldwide.

Training in Raiser's Edge will be provided; the position is based primarily at Walter Bower House, Eden Campus, with ~50% home working, reflecting a flexible hybrid

Qualifications

• Experience in prospect research and donor identification.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and provide high quality information on prospective major donors.
• Collaborate with major giving, events and database teams for briefings and events.
• Use research tools to identify donors in the UK, USA and globally; contribute to fundraising context.

Skills

Prospect research

Attention to detail

Discretion

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant)

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

The remit of the Development Office is to develop and strengthen the University's position at the forefront of teaching, learning and research by inspiring active participation, investment and loyalty to St Andrews. We do this through fundraising for key University priorities and developing mutually beneficial relations with over 71,000 alumni, friends and benefactors worldwide.

We are seeking a well‑organised and highly motivated individual to undertake prospect research in support of the University's successful and well‑established major giving and events programme.

The Development Assistant (Research) will work closely with colleagues in the major giving, events and database teams to identify and provide high quality information on prospective major donors and supporters for cultivation events and briefings in advance of meetings. The role holder will also use several research tools to identify prospective new donors, including undertaking research into individuals in the UK, USA and across the world.

Database work is required and training in the use of the Raiser's Edge database will be provided. Careful attention to detail, discretion in handling confidential material and a good understanding of the importance of fundraising in the higher education sector are also essential.

The role will sit within the Prospect Research team and report directly to the Development Officer (Research). It is primarily based at Walter Bower House, Eden Campus, with the flexibility of home working approximately 50% of contracted hours.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Clare Cameron‑Mackintosh, email: [e-mail]

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work‑it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Development Assistant (Research) role includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work‑life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and servicesFree staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in professional posts at the University.

In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [e-mail]

Closing Date: 1 November 2026 Interview Date: W/C 9 November 2026

Job Description: CG1110MX CM FPs.pdf

Salary: Grade 3, £25,353 - £26,707 per annum, pro rata

Hours: 21.75 hours per week, Part Time

Start date: 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Duration: 12 Months (Maternity Cover)