Head of Development - Humanities

The University of Oxford’s _Development Office_ is seeking an experienced
fundraising professional to lead their development activities in the
Humanities.





**Head of Development – Humanities**





Full time – 2-year fixed term contract





Oxford minimum 2 days a week





**Salary:** Grade 10: £61,198 - £70,918 per annum with a discretionary range
to £77,476





**Close:** 30 October at 12:00 noon





**Interviews:** week commencing 6 November 2023





The humanities have been at the core of Oxford’s teaching and research for 900
years. The Head of Development – Humanities will build on that proud
tradition, shaping the University’s strategy to create philanthropic
partnerships across the breadth of these disciplines, from classics to modern
history, and from fine art to philosophy.





**Responsibilities of the role:**





• The Head of Development will manage a portfolio of more than 80 major gifts
prospects, and will be responsible for the identification, cultivation,
solicitation and stewardship of potential donors, typically in the range of
£250,000-£2,500,000, delivering £3m per year. The post holder may need to
collaborate on approaches with other University development staff, including
the Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Development and External Affairs, and the Chief
Development Officer.





• The Head of Development will line manage a successful team of fundraisers
and will be responsible for brining in a team total of £10 million.





**To be successful in this role:**





• A proven track record in major gift fundraising; also a strong natural drive
towards getting out into the field and a demonstrable ability to ask
successfully for significant gifts.





• The ability to represent the Humanities Division and the University among a
range of external constituencies.





• An interest in higher education and in particular an understanding of Oxford
University, its mission and its need for external funding in order to set the
work of the Development Office in its proper context.





• A strong understanding and passion for humanities scholarship and its
contribution to both academia and the wider world, coupled with a commitment
to articulating the value of the humanities.





**Why the University of Oxford?**





Your happiness and wellbeing at work matter to the University of Oxford, so
they offer a range of family friendly, financial and professional benefits,
including:





• Opportunity for hybrid working



• Exceptional contributary pension scheme and salary sacrifice options



• 38 days annual leave



• Comprehensive childcare services and family-friendly leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans



• Subsidised University Sports Centre membership



• Engaging social groups and sports clubs beyond the workplace



• Use of the student discount card Totum



• Membership to CASE for advancement professionals



• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities








**How to apply:**





This appointment is being managed by an external recruitment specialist
agency. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job
description and person specification, please contact Hannah Laking at
hannah.laking@harrishill.co.uk or call her on 02078207331.





• Only applications received before 12.00 noon on **30 October 2023** can be
considered.





• Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing **6
November 2023** , in person in Oxford.





_The_ _Development Office_ _is committed to having a team that is made up of
diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of
the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-
represented groups to apply._