Project Officer - Gardens, Libraries and Museums

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is seeking a Project Officer to support fundraising efforts and donor relations across multiple museums and botanical gardens. The ideal candidate will excel in project management, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate a high level of IT proficiency. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for hybrid working and numerous benefits including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

38 days of annual leave

Generous family leave schemes

Hybrid and flexible working options

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel

Access to clubs and communities

Qualifications

• Ability to think creatively for project management tasks.
• Superlative oral and written communication skills.
• High level of IT proficiency, including database management.

Responsibilities

• Support front line fundraising and stewardship across GLAM sites.
• Administer donor relations and draft correspondence.
• Run bespoke events for the Development and Engagement Office.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management software

Desktop design/publishing software

Job description

The Project Officer plays a critical role to support front line fundraising and stewardship across GLAM sites, with a particular focus on the Pitt Rivers, Natural History, History of Science Museums and the Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum. The role requires good organisation, communication, and initiative. The post holder will support the team and projects to administer donor relations within these 4 institutions including drafting outgoing correspondence to key donors, volunteers and potential donors, running bespoke events for the Development and Engagement Office (DAE), and working closely with other staff in DAE to draft project proposals and ensure best practice data upkeep. It is an opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate to play a role in these institution\'s future development and support delivery of its aims and ambitions as part of an engaged and passionate team.

• You will be a good project manager, with an ability to think creatively.
• You will have superlative communication skills, both oral and written.
• You will have a high level of IT proficiency, including database management, Microsoft Office and desktop design/publishing software
• The ability to work well as part of a close-knit team, sharing office space and everyday administrative tasks.

Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD & Central Oxford GLAM Sites, with possible options for hybrid working.

Join our dynamic Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) - Gardens, Libraries and Museum (GLAM) team at the University of Oxford to help support world-class research, education, and operations in a globally respected institution. Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD & Central Oxford GLAM sites. Salary: £35,681-£41,636 per annum, with a possible extension to £45,212. Inclusive of an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730. Contract: Full-time, Permanent. The University of Oxford has been ranked the world\'s leading university for nine consecutive years and offers opportunities to shape the future in an inspiring environment.

Benefits:

• 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An 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 our social, cultural, and sports clubs.