Development Manager

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA; England; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a Development Manager to join their fundraising team. The role involves managing a portfolio of major donor relationships aimed at raising significant funds for key projects. Candidates should be degree-educated or have equivalent experience, especially in fundraising. There are flexible working options available, with a starting salary between £38,784 and £46,049 per annum. The position emphasizes inclusivity and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

44 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fundraising or relationship management.
• Experience managing major donor prospects.
• Ability to cultivate and solicit donations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major donor prospects.
• Cultivate and solicit significant donations.
• Hold regular face-to-face meetings with donors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fundraising or relationship management experience

Education

Degree or equivalent qualifications/experience

Job description

Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office

Development Manager
Ref: ALC1611

Starting salary from £38,784 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.

If you are passionate about philanthropy and excited to work with individuals to secure major gifts that make a lasting difference - we would love to hear from you.

This is an exciting time to join our fundraising team in the Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office. Our £100m fundraising campaign, Dare to Do Different, is underway and we wish to appoint an individual who shares in our passion for philanthropy.

You will be joining a dedicated and enthusiastic fundraising team where you will be personally responsible for managing a portfolio of individual relationships. You will cultivate, solicit and manage a portfolio of major donor prospects (this includes holding regular face-to-face meetings) to secure significant donations towards our themes of Climate, Health, Creative and Campus.

Degree-educated or with equivalent qualifications/experience, you must have excellent communication skills and a proven track record in fundraising or relationship management.

This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full‑time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply, including candidates who are disabled, Black, Asian or from an ethnic minority, and/or LGBTQ+. We welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 19 January 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.