Development Manager (Islamic College)

Civitas Recruitment Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A Cambridge-based education institution is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising efforts and enhance donor engagement. This pivotal role focuses on securing philanthropic income and fostering long-term relationships with supporters for educational and research projects. The ideal candidate will have proven fundraising experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders. This full-time position offers a salary of £43,000-£48,000 and the opportunity for hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in development/fundraising with successful outcomes.
• Ability to communicate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong writing skills for proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising and donor engagement activities.
• Build long-term sustainability by securing philanthropic income.
• Strengthen relationships with supporters to enhance programmes.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Relationship building

Strong writing skills

Campaign planning

People management

Job description

Location/Salary/Contract: Cambridge (in-person), with flexibility for hybrid working where appropriate | Full-time, permanent | £43,000-£48,000 (dependent on experience)

The Opportunity

A Cambridge-based education and research institution, rooted in the Islamic tradition, is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising and donor engagement. This is a central role in building long-term sustainability, securing philanthropic income and strengthening relationships with supporters to underpin teaching, research and public programmes.

The Candidate

• Proven experience in development/fundraising, with a track record of securing philanthropic income and stewarding donors.
• Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders and communicating effectively with diverse supporters.
• Strong writing skills, able to produce persuasive cases for support, proposals and clear reporting.
• Experience planning and delivering campaigns and appeals, using data to guide priorities and activity.
• Comfortable managing a development function end-to-end, including pipeline management and database oversight.
• People management experience (or readiness to step into it), with sound judgement and a collaborative approach.

How to Apply

If you feel like you meet the requirements listed above, please apply immediately. Alternatively, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion.