Head of Development (Science and Medicine)- AD2494

University of St Andrews; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK is seeking a dynamic Head of Development (Science and Medicine) to lead donor engagement, manage relationships with major donors, and contribute to the £300m Making Waves Campaign. This pivotal role requires strong strategic planning and relationship-building skills. The position offers a hybrid working environment with attractive benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and employee schemes.

Benefits

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays

Financial contribution to relocation

USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Subsidised sports membership

Qualifications

• Experience in high-level donor engagement.
• Strong strategic planning skills.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with major donors.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-level donor engagement across the UK and internationally.
• Work closely with University leadership and key academics.
• Drive philanthropic goals of the £300m Making Waves Campaign.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Development (Science and Medicine) to lead high-level donor engagement across the UK and internationally (excluding the USA, South East Asia, and the Middle East). This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing transformational gifts—six, seven, and potentially eight figures—that will shape the future of research, innovation, and education in the Faculties of Science and Medicine at the University of St Andrews. As a senior member of the Development Unit, you\'ll work closely with University leadership and key academics to cultivate meaningful relationships with major donors and drive forward the ambitious philanthropic goals of the £300m Making Waves Campaign.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Robert Fleming, email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone].

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Closing Date: 17 October 2025

Please quote ref: AD2494SB

Job Description: AD2494SB FPs.pdf