Project Officer (Philanthropy Writing and Research) - Medical Sciences

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is looking for a Project Officer to join its Medical Sciences Development team. The role involves developing funding proposals, managing donor relationships, and supporting special projects. Ideal candidates are motivated individuals with strong written communication skills and keen attention to detail. This position offers flexible hybrid working and various benefits including pension scheme and generous leave.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Social and sports clubs memberships

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in fundraising or communications.

Responsibilities

• Support donor engagement and prepare fundraising materials.
• Contribute to proposal development and donor reports.
• Organise donor visits and contribute to special projects.

Skills

Written communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

A team player with outstanding written communication skills, you will work alongside the wider team and academics to develop funding proposals, donor reports and briefing documents. You will organise donor cultivation and stewardship visits and work on special projects including events and campaign activities.

To be successful

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who has meticulous attention to detail and enjoys producing written communication. This is a perfect role for someone who is interested in building their career in fundraising or communications, has a willingness to learn and is good at building relationships.

Responsibilities

Work with the Medical Sciences Development team to support donor engagement, prepare fundraising materials, and contribute to proposal development, donor reports and briefing documents. Organise donor cultivation and stewardship visits and contribute to special projects, events and campaign activities.

What we offer

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days annual leave
• Membership to CASE
• Training and development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD

University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement is seeking a Project Officer to join its Medical Sciences Development team. This opportunity comes at an exciting time as we are expanding the team in response to increased donor interest in the world-leading research and teaching being undertaken across the Medical Sciences at Oxford.