Director of Development - Principal Gifts

**Competitive salary plus extensive benefits**





The University of Oxford aims to lead the world in research and education for
the benefit of society both in the UK and globally.



This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Europe’s most successful
fundraising team in higher education to lead a newly established Principal
Gifts team.





As a member of the senior leadership team in the University of Oxford
Development Office (UODO), the Director of Principal Gifts will play an
integral role in setting the strategic direction for the University’s
transformational fundraising initiatives by providing leadership and support
for up to seven Principal Gifts staff based in Oxford.





In addition, the post holder will manage his/her own portfolio of donors and
prospects, and work directly with the Chief Development Officer and the Vice-
Chancellor. The Director of Principal Gifts will play a crucial role in
leading major gift fundraising for the University as Oxford prepares for its
next multi-billion-pound campaign.





Securing gifts at this level will require close collaboration with senior
University officers, and with colleagues across the collegiate University as
well as with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.





Applications are welcome and encouraged from all sectors of the community and
we are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups
to apply. The Development Office is committed to equality and values
diversity.





**The Candidate**





▪ Significant major gifts fundraising experience, including proven success in
personally securing multiple seven figure gifts in the UK and/or
internationally



▪ Confident and credible at a senior level, you will be experienced in
identifying and cultivating major prospects and adept at developing
significant philanthropic relationships



▪ Strong leadership skills, a collaborative management style, and experience
of successfully managing staff in a proactive and positive manner



▪ Experience gained in a successful and substantial fundraising campaign



▪ Ability to collaborate closely with senior leadership, academic, college and
development staff with diplomacy, and the aptitude to engage with key
stakeholders on common goals in a complex institution, are essential



▪ Confidence to navigate and thrive in a complex, fast-moving professional
environment



▪ A very high level of literary and communication skills, both oral and
written



▪ A graduate or equivalent, higher education or not-for-profit experience
would be helpful








For further information and details on how to apply, please visit
http://www.berwickpartners.co.uk/90013








For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at
Berwick Partners:





William Pringle



Partner, Head of Charity, Arts, Culture & Heritage Practice



Berwick Partners



**+44 (0) 207 518 2635 / +44 (0) 7515 919 648**



William.Pringle@berwickpartners.co.uk








Corinne Attwood



Senior Researcher



Berwick Partners



**+44 (0) 121 654 5960**



Corinne.Attwood@berwickpartners.co.uk








Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd November 2023