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

 

 

•        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.

 

 

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

 

  

 

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.