Senior Development Executive - Cultural Programme

**Hybrid working pattern**



**Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 with a discretionary range to £59,421 (per
annum)**



**Full time. Permanent**





This role reports to the Head of Development - Humanities and will focus on
raising funds for the University’s ambitious Cultural Programme. Inspired by
Oxford research, the Cultural Programme will host the world’s greatest artists
and performers and empower the next generation of leaders in the Arts. The
post holder will work closely with the Director of the Cultural Programme,
John Fulljames (previously Director of Opera at the Royal Danish Opera and
Royal Danish Orchestra Associate and Director of Opera for the Royal Opera).
You must be a motivated self-starter with a strong drive to develop purposeful
and effective relationships with prospective benefactors.





• In 2025 the Humanities Division and its development office will move into
the new Schwarzman Centre. The Centre will co-locate Humanities faculties
alongside the Institute for Ethics in AI, the Oxford Internet Institute, a
state-of-the-art library, and a suite of performance spaces - including a
500-seat concert hall and the Bate Collection of Musical Instruments.





• The Schwarzman Centre will be a crucible for experimentation and co-
creation. Open to the public, the centre will be a talent accelerator,
bringing together new audiences with our academic community. Artistic and
intellectual exchange will be nurtured and sustained through partnerships with
schools, museums, government and the creative industries.





Oxford is the world’s leading university for humanities teaching and research.
The University’s scholarship in languages, literature, history, philosophy,
religion & the arts – from the earliest civilisation to the present day –
enriches our understanding of humankind, and informs how we engage with
historic issues and contemporary concerns. You will be part of the Humanities
development team which fundraises for key academic posts, graduate
scholarships and opportunities linked to the new Schwarzman Centre for the
Humanities.





**To be successful in this role:**





• You will be enthusiastic about the impact of research and teaching in the
Humanities and have a passion for the Arts.



• You will be an experienced development professional with a demonstrable
track record of securing six-figure major gifts.



• You must have a confident approach to achieving ambitious income targets and
the ability to think entrepreneurially. You will contribute to approaches to
high level donors (corporate, trust and individual) and will manage your own
donor portfolio.



• You will possess diplomacy, creativity and outstanding communication skills,
as well as the ability to operate comfortably in a large, complex institution
with multiple stakeholders.



• Essential to the role is the ability to develop good working relationships
with the academic community, and the creativity, discretion and tenacity to
manage multiple projects.





**What We Offer**





As an employer, we care about our employees’ wellbeing. We offer the following
benefits:





• An excellent contributary pension scheme



• 38 days annual leave



• A comprehensive range of childcare services



• Family leave schemes



• Cycle loan scheme



• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans



• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs



• Membership to CASE for advancement professionals



• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities





This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working.





**Application Process**





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 tel. 02078207331.





The closing date for applications is 12 noon on **8 January 2024.**





Interviews will take place during the week commencing **17 January 2024** and
will be face to face.