Development Director (Interim 12 month contract)

Allen Associates; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading college in Oxford seeks a Development Director for a 12-month interim role. This position involves creating and executing the strategy for a major capital campaign, managing the Development team, and fostering relationships with donors. Ideal candidates will have strong fundraising and leadership experience within a higher education setting.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Access to health & wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme/Bike Loan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in major gift fundraising and planning capital campaigns.
• Strong leadership and team management experience at a senior level.
• Desirable prior interim experience in a relevant role.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Development and Alumni team.
• Managing relations with key alumni and donors.
• Developing strategies for alumni engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Stakeholder Management

Team Management

Job description

Development Director (12 month Interim Contract)

This is a fantastic, busy and varied opportunity for an experienced Development Director (major gift fundraiser) to join this college on a 12-month contract and take the lead on developing the strategy and operational plan for a major capital campaign.

Development Director (12 month Interim Contract) Responsibilities

The Development Director will work with the Principal and other senior colleagues and the duties will include but not be limited to:

• Leading and managing the Development and Alumni team
• Curating and strengthening relations with key alumni and current/ potential donors
• Staff training and development to ensure capabilities for capital campaign
• Ensuring continuous focus on income from regular annual giving and mid-level gifts
• Developing and enhancing strategy for alumni engagement across all categories and giving levels
• Attending Governing Body and other committees as necessary to participate in discussions on major issues of College policy, and reporting to and advising the Principal
• Participating in the oversight and management of the wider day-to-day operations

Development Director (12 month Interim Contract) Rewards

Our client offers:

• Enrolment into the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
• 30 days of annual leave and 8 public holidays per year (8 days of annual leave is reserved to cover the Christmas break when the College is closed)
• Provision of meals free of charge while on duty when the kitchens are open and tea and coffee - the meals I have been reliably informed, are delicious!
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives, including access to an EAP, free annual flu jab, and free eye tests for all staff
• A discounted travel scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Bike Loan
• Access to University Staff Benefits

This is a full-time, 12-month Interim position working Monday-Friday but with occasional evening and weekend work. You will be expected to be in the OXFORD College office as your main place of work and for the majority of the time, however some home working and flexible working is available. You must be based in the Oxfordshire area with a strong awareness of the local market.

Car parking is available as well as public transport links nearby.

The Company

Our client is a College and registered charity.

Development Director (12 month Interim Contract) Experience

Because this is an interim role, it is desirable that you have previous interim experience and an understanding of the expectations to perform and deliver within this specified 12 month contract, and support during the onboarding and transition of the new Head of House. Strong leadership and team management experience at a senior level is essential.

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience of, and a passion for, fundraising and leading a development office within a collegiate university or higher education setting. You will have proven experience of major gift fundraising including the planning and execution of major capital campaign fundraising at senior level. You will have a balance of being hands-on, supporting and overseeing the team as well as possess strategic capabilities and strong commerciality, and you will have solid stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise, communicate, collaborate and influence across the governing body, students, alumni and wider teams. Experience of fundraising within a membership organisation and dealing with alumni is highly desirable.

Location

Predominately office based in Oxford. You must live locally/ commutable distance within the Oxfordshire area in order to be in the office as required. To start immediately. Long notice periods cannot be considered.

How to Apply for this Development Director (12 month Interim Contract) role

Please apply online with an up-to-date CV outlining how you meet the selection criteria for this role, to (url removed)

You must have the full right to work in the UK to apply for this role. Sponsorship is not available.

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