Reporting to the Deputy Head of Development – Student Support, the Senior Development Executive will develop and implement plans to generate major gifts for the University’s sport provision- including sports infrastructure and facilities, for the University’s 80+ sports clubs and for the physical and mental wellbeing of students and staff; and raising funds for graduate scholarships, outreach and internships.

 

 

•         They are looking for a motivated fundraiser with experience of raising at a minimum six-figure gifts and a keen interest in gaining support for Sport provision as well as widening access to Higher education. The post holder will need to evidence this interest in their previous experience.

 

•         The post holder will be highly motivated and will possess a strong drive towards getting out in the field, developing purposeful and effective relationships with prospective benefactors and advancing social mobility through philanthropic investment. The post holder will be expected to spend the greater part of their time identifying, meeting and stewarding current or prospective donors.

 

•         The post holder will manage a portfolio of more than 100 major gifts prospects. The post holder will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of potential donors, typically in the range of £500,000-£1,000,000.

 

•         We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply. Hybrid working opportunities are available.

 

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Hannah at Harris Hill on  hannah.laking@harrishill.co.uk or call her on 02078207331.

 

Only applications recieved before 12 noon on 23 October 2023 can be considered.

 

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 3 November 2023.