Fundraising and Stewardship Officer

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Cycle loan

Generous leave

Job summary

The Development and Alumni Engagement team at the University of Oxford is seeking an organised relationship-builder to support fundraising and donor engagement during the Oxford Excellence Campaign. As Fundraising and Stewardship Officer, you will help connect philanthropists with world-changing research and student opportunities.

Working with seasoned fundraisers and senior colleagues, you’ll coordinate proposals, briefings and reports, manage donor communications, prospect research, events and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects, fundraising, communications, stakeholder engagement or similar activity within a complex organisation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for reports, briefings or professional communications.
• Experience using data, databases or CRM systems to maintain records and generate information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a wide range of activity including proposals, briefings and donor reports.
• Support stewardship communications, prospect research, events and special projects.
• Act as a trusted contact and collaborate with colleagues across the university to manage priorities and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Prepare materials for senior leaders and improve internal processes to strengthen donor relations.

Job description

Development and Alumni Engagement, Oxford

Are you an organised relationship-builder with a talent for coordinating projects, crafting compelling communications, and keeping complex work moving forward?

Join the Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) team at the University of Oxford and play a vital role in connecting philanthropists with world-changing research, exceptional student opportunities, and the future of one of the world's leading universities.

Location: Oxford

Salary: Grade 6: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum, with a possible extension to £45,212 including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires”, the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to an organisation which delivers ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges-from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions-and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations.

DAE builds lifelong relationships with alumni and donors to secure philanthropic support for Oxford University priorities. As the University has just launched the Oxford Excellence Campaign , you'll join a collaborative team helping to fund groundbreaking research, transform student opportunities and address some of the world's most pressing challenges.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting fundraising and donor engagement activities during one of the University's most ambitious philanthropic campaigns. Working alongside experienced fundraisers and senior colleagues, as Fundraising and Stewardship Officer you'll help ensure donors receive an exceptional experience. This role is primarily supporting the University’s Foundations and Corporations pan‑university Major Gifts Development Team.

You'll coordinate a wide range of activity, from developing high-quality proposals, briefings and donor reports to supporting stewardship communications, prospect research, events and special projects. Acting as a trusted point of contact, you'll work collaboratively with colleagues across the collegiate University to bring together information, manage priorities and ensure work is delivered to an exceptional standard.

Whether you're coordinating a donor visit, preparing materials for senior leaders or improving internal processes, your work will directly contribute to strengthening relationships that help Oxford University achieve extraordinary impact across the world.

What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, including:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days and extra leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, including up to 26 weeks' full-pay maternity and adoption leave and 12 weeks' full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working.
• Affordable and sustainable 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.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Experience supporting projects, fundraising, communications, stakeholder engagement or similar activity within a complex organisation.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work accurately and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with experience producing clear, engaging and accurate reports, briefings or other professional communications.
• Experience using data, databases or CRM systems to maintain accurate records and produce meaningful information.
• Confidence working with established processes while identifying opportunities to improve ways of working and resolve day‑to‑day challenges.
• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement.