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 EDI 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:**



Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of
family friendly and financial benefits including:





* Flexible hybrid working


* An excellent contributory pension scheme


* 38 days annual leave


* Membership to CASE.org


* Training and development opportunities


* A comprehensive range of childcare services


* Family leave schemes


* Cycle loan scheme


* Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs


* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans




**Application process:**





* Click the link to ‘Apply Now’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal.


* Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.


* For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.




Only applications received before 12.00 noon on **7 June 2024** can be
considered.



Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on **20 or 21 June** **2024**
, in person in Oxford.





Please note that we are also advertising for a divisional **Senior Development
Executive - Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences **within the MPLS team.
Applications and interviews for this post are planned for the same dates.
Please see **vacancy 172964** at **https://bit.ly/3QOqWCZ** for more
information and to apply.





_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._