Development Officer - Medical Sciences

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Development Officer - Medical Sciences, Oxford

Client: University of Oxford

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a346c8233f9d

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD

University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement

Development Officer – Medical Sciences

Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option

Salary: Grade 6: £34,982- £40,855 per annum with a possible extension to £44,382 - with an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata).

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 25 April at 12:00 noon

Interviews: 1st and 2nd May in Oxford

Vacancy Ref: 179298

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Officer - Medical Sciences to join us on a permanent basis. The University of Oxford is one of the world’s leading biomedical universities, recognized for our outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum—from genes to molecules, to big data and populations. With the honor of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, our Medical Sciences Division is at the forefront of innovative, life-enhancing, and life-saving science. Philanthropy has played a key role in enabling the ambitions of our Division and the wider University. As the Development Officer - Medical Sciences, you will work across the division to secure philanthropy that advances this cutting-edge work, from developing treatments for brain and mental health and cancer to preventing pandemics.

About the Role

1. Raising philanthropic income for the Medical Sciences Division by securing donations of up to £50,000
2. Providing effective stewardship for Medical Sciences donors
3. Engaging and stewarding legacy donations to the Medical Sciences

About You

1. This role would be ideal for someone at the early stages of a fundraising career who wishes to develop their own prospect portfolio while gaining experience in high-level stewardship and fundraising within a broad academic environment.
2. The Development Officer will be a skilled communicator with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to developing their career in higher education fundraising.

What We Offer

• 38 days of annual leave, with options to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, plus statutory and unpaid options.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through social, cultural, and sports clubs.
• Opportunities for growth and development, including membership to CASE.

Application Process

• A covering letter/supporting statement
• Your CV
• Details of two referees