Development Officer (Maternity Cover)

Gonville & Caius College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Cambridge is seeking a Development Officer (Maternity Cover) to manage its regular giving programme and face-to-face fundraising. Responsibilities include developing careers and mentoring opportunities, leading fundraising initiatives, and collaborating on campaigns. The ideal candidate will have degree-level education and relevant fundraising experience. The role offers a salary around £35,000, professional development opportunities, and 33 days holiday.

Benefits

Salary in the region of £35,000

Automatic enrolment into a pension scheme

33 days annual holiday

Meal on duty

Medical cashback scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level.
• Experience in running digital or telephone fundraising campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Track record in fundraising, marketing/communications or sales is highly desirable.
• Ability to build lasting relationships and understand generational motivating factors in philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the regular giving programme and face-to-face fundraising activities.
• Develop and support careers and mentoring opportunities connecting students, graduates and alumni.
• Lead project management for fundraising initiatives with a creative, impact-driven approach.
• Collaborate on planning, implementing and evaluating fundraising campaigns and communications.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Fundraising experience

Digital/telephone campaign management

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Overview

Gonville & Caius College is seeking a Development Officer (Maternity Cover) to cover a fixed term period of leave, to play a key role in delivering its regular giving programme as part of the Development & Alumni Relations Office. The role works with friendly staff, a welcoming Fellowship and forward-thinking leadership.

The Development Officer will be responsible for a comprehensive regular giving programme, face-to-face fundraising and the nascent programme of careers and mentoring opportunities connecting current students, recent graduates and established alumni.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver the regular giving programme and face-to-face fundraising activities.
• Develop and support the nascent careers and mentoring opportunities connecting current students, recent graduates and alumni.
• Lead on project management for fundraising initiatives with a creative, impact-driven approach.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, implement and evaluate fundraising campaigns and communications.

Qualifications and Skills

• Educated to degree level.
• Experience in running digital or telephone fundraising campaigns.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Track record in fundraising, marketing/communications or sales is highly desirable.
• Ability to build lasting relationships and understand generational motivating factors in philanthropy.

Benefits

• Salary in the region of £35,000 (FTE).
• Automatic enrolment into a pension scheme and 33 days annual holiday (including Public Holidays).
• Meal on duty and a medical cashback scheme.
• Professional development opportunities through the College and professional bodies (e.g. CASE).

Contract Details

This full-time post is on a fixed term basis (9.5 months) to cover a period of maternity leave and is available from 1 December 2025.

Location

Central Cambridge, in historic buildings with a collaborative and supportive team.

Further Information

• Equality of opportunity; the College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society, including those under-represented in our community.
• Entry into a position will be determined by criteria related to the duties of the post; ability to perform the job is the primary consideration.
• During the application process, candidates complete the Equality & Diversity section as part of our Equal Opportunities Policy; data is managed in accordance with our data protection policy.
• The College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
• In applying, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its Data Protection Policy.

Application Process

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• The closing date for applications is 12 noon BST on Wednesday 8 October 2025.
• You are encouraged to apply early as the vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
• For your application to be considered it must be complete and include an up-to-date CV, covering letter, and details of 2 referees, one of whom should have detailed knowledge of your ability in relation to the requirements of the role.