Head of Philanthropy, Alumni & Supporter Engagement

The University of Salford; Greater Manchester; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

32 days leave + holidays

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

The University of Salford invites applications for Head of Philanthropy, Alumni & Supporter Engagement on a 12-month maternity cover. Reporting to the Deputy CEO and CFO, you will lead a 13-strong team to shape and deliver our philanthropy and alumni engagement strategy.

You will build lifelong relationships with donors, trusts and corporate partners to secure investment, drive high-value fundraising, and enhance supporter relations.

Qualifications

• Requires a proven track record of securing significant philanthropic income.
• Excellent communication skills across diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic vision with the ability to translate strategy into action.
• Ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams (13-person team).

Responsabilités

• Lead a team of 13 professionals across fundraising, alumni engagement, stewardship and operations.
• Oversee donor relations with trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
• Develop and deliver high-value philanthropic income and engagement strategies.
• Inspire engagement with a global alumni community of 230,000 graduates.

Connaissances

Leadership

Fundraising

Relationship building

Strategic vision

Team development

Description du poste

Head of Philanthropy, Alumni & Supporter Engagement (Maternity Cover)

At the University of Salford, we're driven by a bold ambition: to enrich lives through education, innovation, research and collaboration. As we deliver our Innovating to Enrich Lives 2025-2030 strategy, we are seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Head of Philanthropy, Alumni & Supporter Engagement on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a well-established team at a pivotal moment of growth and development. Reporting to the Deputy CEO and Chief Financial Officer, you will shape and drive the University's philanthropy, alumni and supporter engagement strategy, building lifelong relationships and securing vital investment that advances our strategic priorities.

Leading a team of 13 professionals, you will oversee fundraising, alumni engagement, stewardship, supporter relations, insight and operations. You'll inspire meaningful engagement across our global alumni community of more than 230,000 graduates while developing compelling opportunities for donors, trusts, foundations and corporate partners to support transformative initiatives across the University.

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with a strong track record of securing significant philanthropic income, developing high-value relationships and delivering ambitious fundraising and engagement strategies. You'll bring excellent communication skills, strategic vision and the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on students, research, communities and society, helping deliver world-changing outcomes through philanthropy, partnership and engagement.

The role is advertised as a full-time position for 12-months; however we are open to discussing part-time arrangements with the right candidate.

What's in it for you ?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives