Deputy Head of Development - GLAM

We are recruiting for a Deputy Head of Development to join the Gardens,
Libraries & Museums (GLAM) Team within the University of Oxford’s Development
Office https://www.glam.ox.ac.uk/home.





How would you like a job where in any given week you might see a dodo,
extraordinary thousand-year old Chinese ceramics, insects collected by Darwin,
Shakespeare’s First Folio, the first scientifically described dinosaur and
drawings by John Ruskin, as well as work on projects involving saving the
largest flower in the world or supporting world-leading restitution work?





The collections are important and renowned on their own accounts, but also
play an important role in the University’s research. In addition, they are the
open doors to the University of Oxford, encouraging a diverse range of
communities to engage our academics and curators.





**About the role:**



In your role, you will be involved in leading on fundraising for the
exhibitions and other day-to-day activities across GLAM, supporting a team of
fundraisers, and working closely with members of the institutions. In
addition, you will have your own portfolio of major gift prospects, and will
work with donors, prospects, volunteers and senior academics. You will also
work closely with the Associate Director of Development – GLAM to develop
strategies and manage relationships with the Directors.





**To be successful in the role:**



We are seeking an experienced major gift fundraiser, with proven success of
achieving six and seven figure gifts. This is an opportunity to raise funds to
support some of the most beautiful and significant objects and collections in
the country, so your enthusiasm and interest in the arts and sciences is
essential. In addition, you will be able to work with our eminent academics
and curators and support them in developing projects to present to donors.





**What We Offer**



As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees.
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:





• 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)



• Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance



• Extensive personal and professional development opportunities



• Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an
educational advancement professional



• Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for
working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities



• Generous family leave for pregnancy, adoption, paternity, and shared
parental leave



• Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future



• Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings



• Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being



• Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting



• Discounted bus and transit travel





In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups
and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.





**Application process:**



_•_ _Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions. You will
be taken to our online Applicant portal._



_•_ _Applications should consist of a full CV and a letter of application
(maximum of 2 pages) outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your
relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person
specification._





Only applications received before 12.00 noon on **Monday 8 January 2024** can
be considered.





Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on **19 January 2024** , 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._