Senior Development Manager - 17012

Brunel University London; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Pension scheme

Job summary

Brunel University of London is seeking a Senior Development Manager to cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, prospective supporters and volunteers who can shape Brunel’s future. You will work with the Head and the Senior Executive Team to drive major gifts and strategic fundraising initiatives, inspiring teams across the University.

A hybrid working model is offered. We value ambition, vision and creativity, and offer a generous annual leave package, excellent pension, and development

Qualifications

• Senior development manager with experience in major gift fundraising.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with donors, prospective supporters and volunteers.
• Experience in hybrid working environment and delivering strategic fundraising campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate relationships with donors and volunteers to secure gifts.
• Collaborate with Head and Senior Executive Team on fundraising strategy.
• Lead initiatives in major gifts and donor engagement.

Job description

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 8 from: £45,990 to £59,043 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £66,114 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution (pro-rata if part-time).

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent

Brunel University of London is different. Founded by Royal Charter in 1966, the University captures the pioneering spirit of the Victorian Engineer and our namesake, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. We put talent to work to address the biggest challenges facing our time. We are proud to be recognised as the UK's joint first most international university and the world's sixth most international university (THE 2025). This achievement reflects our exceptional global reach and reputation.

On our 60th anniversary, we are planning a bold fundraising campaign that will enhance the University’s role in addressing significant issues confronting communities and citizens worldwide.

As part of this step-change, we have re-positioned our alumni and development team for an exciting new era. Now is the perfect time to join our team!

As senior development manager, you will work closely with the Head and the University’s Senior Executive Team to cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, prospective supporters and volunteers who have the power to shape Brunel’s future and its impact.

Your experience in a dynamic major gift environment will be essential as will your ambition, vision and creativity. You will also be able to inspire others to join you in this transformative journey.

In return, you will join a dedicated team committed to achieving extraordinary outcomes with a global impact.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 (23:59)

Interviews will take place the week of 26 October and will be in person on our campus in Uxbridge.

If you have any technical issues, please contact us at: [e-mail]

Brunel University of London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.