Senior Development Executive - Physics

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser, to lead on fundraising in the
Department of Physics, as part of the friendly team working across the MPLS
Division.





The Department of Physics is one of the top five departments in the world. Our
academics observe the wonders of the Universe from the very big to the very
small: from seeking planets with the potential for life outside the solar
system, to undertaking some of the most delicate experiments in quantum
physics. Physics has applications in so many fields, including biology and
nanotechnology, to find new ways to treat cancer; the development of new
materials to generate green energy; and the understanding of climate science,
with its impact on the Earth. The Physics Department is active in developing
these applications in part through a strong innovation culture that has
created nine new companies since 2018 and with six more in the pipeline for
2024. The Department has a deeply embedded ED&I culture.





**About the role:**



You will be raising money to support research; to enable students from around
the world and from every background to come and study at Oxford; and to help
promote the public understanding of Physics. You will work closely with the
Head of Physics, as well as some of the most inspiring scientists in the
world, and will forge relationships with existing and new donors to the
department. While an interest in science is essential, you do not need to be a
Physics graduate, just an enthusiast for knowledge.





**About you:**



You are an experienced development professional with a strong track record of
securing major gifts, a confident approach and the ability to think
creatively. You will lead on major gift fundraising (£100k-£1m+) working with
a range of donors (corporates, trusts and individuals). The department has a
well-established alumni programme and a very active and supportive development
board that you will work closely with.





**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 maternity, 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), in PDF format, 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 **8 April 2024** can be
considered.



Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing **17 April
2024** , in person in Oxford.





_Development and Alumni Engagement_ _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._