Project Officer – Foundations and Corporations

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is seeking a Project Officer to support its fundraising team. The role involves preparing donor reports, organising events, and enhancing donor relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, IT proficiency, and strategic thinking. This position offers a range of benefits, including generous leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

38 days of annual leave

Generous family leave scheme

Commitment to hybrid and flexible working

Excellent contributory pension scheme

Affordable commuting options

Access to a vibrant community

Responsibilities

• Prepare progress reports for donors.
• Organise donor visits and small-scale events.
• Assist with external communications.
• Help identify new potential organisation donors.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

High level of IT proficiency

Ability to work independently

Collaborative team member

Strategic thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

The DAE Foundations and Corporations Team is a pan-University fundraising team focused on building and maintaining successful philanthropic relationships for the University's priorities. The Project Officer will play a crucial role in supporting the team in delivering on its fundraising and donor stewardship aims by preparing progress reports for donors, organising donor visits and small‑scale events, assisting with external communications, and helping identify new potential organisation donors.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects to meet set deadlines.
• Collaborative team member with good listening skills.
• Strategic thinking about managing University relationships with potential/existing donors.

Benefits

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays), with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• Generous family leave scheme: up to 26 weeks of full‑pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full‑pay paternity/partner leave.
• Commitment to hybrid and flexible working.
• Excellent contributory pension scheme.
• 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.

Location

University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD