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We are seeking a motivated and analytical person to join our experienced team, to conduct philanthropy research and reputational due diligence research in a higher education setting. **About the role:** Within the University of Oxford’s Development and Alumni Engagement office, our work drives the ambitious fundraising activities of the University, by providing tailored insights to build relationships with new and existing major donors (individuals, corporations and foundations). Finding, evaluating, and communicating information clearly and effectively is the essence of this role. The position sits in a friendly and dynamic team who can provide training. We support a diverse set of fundraising priorities, on themes ranging from innovative medical and scientific advances, to widening access to our University, to supporting world-class museums. We offer a fulfilling working environment with a wealth of opportunities to develop professional skills. **About you:** We want to hear from candidates who bring successful experience in a research- or information-focused role in business settings such as consultancy, law, banking, professional services, the civil service, or similar; or with experience of research in fundraising. As well as outstanding research and written communication skills, other qualities we are seeking include a commitment to providing a high-quality service; an ability to assess information rapidly and rigorously from a variety of sources; knowledge of current affairs; attention to detail; an adaptable approach; curiosity and creativity; the desire to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues in the team and across the wider University. **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 * 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’ 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 **1 July 2024** can be considered. Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on **19 July 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._
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We are seeking a motivated and analytical person to join our experienced team, to conduct philanthropy research and reputational due diligence research in a higher education setting. About the role: Within the University of Oxford’s Development and Alumni Engagement office, our work drives the ambitious fundraising activities of the University, by providing tailored insights to build relationships with new and existing major donors (individuals, corporations and foundations). Finding, evaluating, and communicating information clearly and effectively is the essence of this role. The position sits in a friendly and dynamic team who can provide training. We support a diverse set of fundraising priorities, on themes ranging from innovative medical and scientific advances, to widening access to our University, to supporting world-class museums. We offer a fulfilling working environment with a wealth of opportunities to develop professional skills. About you: We want to hear from candidates who bring successful experience in a research- or information-focused role in business settings such as consultancy, law, banking, professional services, the civil service, or similar; or with experience of research in fundraising. As well as outstanding research and written communication skills, other qualities we are seeking include a commitment to providing a high-quality service; an ability to assess information rapidly and rigorously from a variety of sources; knowledge of current affairs; attention to detail; an adaptable approach; curiosity and creativity; the desire to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with colleagues in the team and across the wider University. 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 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’ 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 1 July 2024 can be considered. Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 19 July 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.
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Job Description _________________________________________________________________________ Summary Job title Prospect Research Officer Division University Administration and Services Department Development and Alumni Engagement Location University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD - but you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager. Grade and salary Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum with possible extension to £48,350 Hours Full time (37.5 hours per week) Contract type Permanent Reporting to Prospect Research Manager Vacancy reference 173573 Additional information Applications are welcome and encouraged from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply. Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to equality and values diversity. Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) DAE is led by Liesl Elder who, as Chief Development and Alumni Engagement Officer at the University of Oxford, reports directly to the Vice-Chancellor. DAE’s mission is to help secure philanthropic support for the University, and build an engaged, informed and active alumni community. Through working in partnership with academic, development, and alumni colleagues throughout the collegiate University, DAE builds enduring relationships with external constituencies – including alumni, non-alumni, corporate and foundation donors – and increases financial support for agreed academic priorities. The office is one of the central administrative departments of the University, collectively known as University Administration and Services. Due to the nature of its work, DAE collaborates closely with a number of other units and teams, particularly Public Affairs, Finance, Research and Legal. In 2019, the University and the colleges completed the Oxford Thinking Campaign, which raised £3.34bn, and is the most successful higher education fundraising campaign in Europe. The University is currently planning its next major campaign and, as a member of DAE, the post holder will have a key role to play in helping realise its successful delivery. In addition to front-line fundraising and alumni engagement staff, DAE has a number of teams that cover particular support functions. These include:   Donor Relations Events      Research International Engagement Development and Alumni Relations Systems (DARS) (which supports the Development and Alumni Relations database) Communications Marketing and Insights It also works closely with Gift Registry, part of the Finance Division, which records and processes donations received by the University and on behalf of colleges. In addition, there are four overseas offices whose remit includes development and alumni engagement; these offices are located in North America, Japan, Hong Kong, and Switzerland. For further information please visit: Development Office (ox.ac.uk) and HOME | Oxford Alumni DAE is committed to equality and values diversity. The University holds a silver Athena Swan award to recognise advancement of gender equality: representation, progression and success for all The role Key relationships: Other members of the Prospect Research Team, Development and Alumni Engagement Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Development and other solicitation staff. Purpose: To work as a member of the Development and Alumni Engagement Prospect Research Team in providing research, analysis, and due diligence on potential and actual donors to the University, both individuals and organisations, and identifying potential new donors capable of making major gifts. The post holder will be able to use the support services provided (accounting, database, communications, stewardship and research). The post holder will be based in central Oxford, but they may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with their line manager. The line manager will regularly review progress. There may be opportunities for career development within the office structure. DAE seeks to support and encourage staff to help them reach their potential, providing access to appropriate courses and training whenever possible, as well as a comprehensive induction process. DAE’s work covers a wide range of activities and priorities which will inevitably change from day to day. All staff operate as a team, and, while each has their own responsibilities, they are expected to assist each other in peak periods. The post holder will need to become conversant with the University as a whole and especially with the numerous academic staff and volunteers. Development and Alumni Engagement values The following points lay down the foundations of DAE’s working ethos, culture and values. Aspirational and celebratory in turn, they provide a central framework for individual members of staff and teams, encouraging personal and professional growth.  We value each other – We respect the professional expertise of our colleagues. An approachable, friendly and kind office, we work in an environment where transparency of action and clarity of intent create openness and trust.  We work collaboratively – Whether within our own teams, across DAE, the collegiate University, or beyond, working collaboratively is second nature to us, and enables us to navigate complicated landscapes successfully. 2  We go beyond – We prize working with a high degree of autonomy and trust, and deliver a wide range of projects to the very highest standards. We are committed to personal, professional development.  We are part of something bigger – Our work supports the strategic priorities of the University of Oxford. We take pride in the contribution we – individually and collectively – make to the University. Responsibilities The duties of the post are set out as they are envisaged at present, but it will be important for the person appointed to be versatile and adaptable, and able to contribute to the development of the fundraising and alumni engagement functions of the collegiate University. The main duties of this post will be as follows:  Researching and writing briefings on people, companies, foundations and trusts, tailored to requests and completed to deadlines. These vary greatly in depth according to their purpose, and include in-depth research for the use of the University’s leadership including Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice-Chancellors, Chief Development and Alumni Engagement Officer, as well as colleagues in Development and Alumni Engagement, and others. This research directly informs the University’s decisions about its potential philanthropic engagements, and their potential financial value  Researching and compiling information for the University’s risk assessment and donations and funding acceptance process, including regular production of complex reports for the Committee to Review Donations and Research Funding. This involves identifying and summarising potential legal, financial and reputational risks to the University which inform decisions on whether the University will accept or reject major gifts and funding  Researching and identifying potential donors with whom the University will aim to develop significant philanthropic relationships. These will be drawn from several groups: high net-worth individuals (both alumni and non-alumni), the corporate sector, trusts and foundations and other bodies from which funding may be obtained  Building successful relationships with staff in Development and Alumni Engagement and other colleagues working in development roles. Providing advice, guidance and training on research, due diligence and prospect data matters, which may be in a one-to-one or group setting  As required, assisting with responding to incoming requests and the distribution of tasks within the team  Using the Development and Alumni Engagement database expertly (training is provided) to understand our relationships, create new opportunities, and to capture information effectively  Monitoring the philanthropic and business environments, providing regular and ad hoc news updates.  Maintaining and developing our research and business information resources, and identifying potentially useful resources and tools  Answering general enquiries from across the University relevant to the work of the team You will carry out any other duties which are requested by the line manager and are commensurate with the grade of this post. Selection criteria Selection criteria will be assessed by application/cv and by interview/exercise 3 Essential selection criteria  Degree or equivalent, or able to offer the equivalent in terms of professional training and experience  Experience of prospect research in a fundraising organisation OR experience in a research-focused or information-focused role in a business setting such as consultancy, law, banking or professional services  Excellent research skills; the ability to plan a research strategy and to adopt creative approaches to research wherever useful  Excellent standard of written and spoken English, good communication skills, and the ability to produce clear, accurate and concise written reports  Enjoyment of working collaboratively in a team, with the ability to build successful relationships within the team and beyond it  Willingness to be adaptable, and capability of switching effectively between work of different types whilst maintaining care and attention to detail. Commitment to providing a high quality service  Good knowledge of the overall business environment and of current affairs  Numeracy and the ability to understand and explain financial information  Tact and discretion Desirable selection criteria  Experience of reputational due diligence research  Experience of major gift fundraising, particularly within a Higher Education setting  Experience of using online subscription-based news databases, such as Lexis-Nexis or Factiva, and company databases, together with advanced Internet searching skills  Successful experience of providing, and willingness to provide, training to individuals and groups of different sizes Pre-employment screening Standard checks If you are offered the post, the offer will be subject to standard pre-employment checks. You will be asked to provide: proof of your right-to-work in the UK; proof of your identity; and (if we haven’t done so already) we will contact the referees you have nominated. You will also be asked to complete a health declaration so that you can tell us about any health conditions or disabilities for which you may need us to make appropriate adjustments. Please read the candidate notes on the University’s pre-employment screening procedures at: https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/pre-employment-checks Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties This job includes hazards or safety-critical activities. If you are offered the post, you will be asked to complete a health questionnaire which will be assessed by our Occupational Health Service, and the offer of employment will be subject a successful outcome of this assessment. The hazards or safety-critical duties involved are as follows:  Lone Working 4 About the University of Oxford Welcome to the University of Oxford. We aim to lead the world in research and education for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally. Oxford’s researchers engage with academic, commercial and cultural partners across the world to stimulate high-quality research and enable innovation through a broad range of social, policy and economic impacts. We believe our strengths lie both in empowering individuals and teams to address fundamental questions of global significance, while providing all our staff with a welcoming and inclusive workplace that enables everyone to develop and do their best work. Recognising that diversity is our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, we aspire to build a truly diverse community which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution. While we have long traditions of scholarship, we are also forward-looking, creative and cutting-edge. Oxford is one of Europe's most entrepreneurial universities and we rank first in the UK for university spin-outs, and in recent years we have spun out 15-20 new companies every year. We are also recognised as leaders in support for social enterprise. Join us and you will find a unique, democratic and international community, a great range of staff benefits and access to a vibrant array of cultural activities in the beautiful city of Oxford. For more information, please visit www.ox.ac.uk/about/organisation. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are keen to encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. The University has a number of staff networks including the Oxford Research Staff Society, BME staff network, LGBT+ staff network and a disabled staff network. For more information about equality-related networks for staff and students, please visit https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/networks#/ How to apply Applications are made through our online recruitment portal. Information about how to apply is available on our Jobs website https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now. You will be asked to submit a CV and a letter of application. The cover letter must explain why you are interested in the role and explain how you match the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. This may include experience gained in employment, education, or during career breaks (such as time out to care for dependants) Please upload all documents as PDF files with your name and the document type in the filename. All applications must be received by midday UK time on the closing date stated in the online advertisement. Information for priority candidates A priority candidate is a University employee who is seeking redeployment because they have been advised that they are at risk of redundancy, or on grounds of ill-health/disability. Priority candidates are issued with a redeployment letter by their employing department(s). If you are a priority candidate, please ensure that you attach your redeployment letter to your application (or email it to the contact address on the advert if the application form used for the vacancy does not allow attachments). 5 If you need help Application FAQs, including technical troubleshooting advice is available at: https://staff.web.ox.ac.uk/recruitment-support-faqs Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly at recruitment@devoff.ox.ac.uk To return to the online application at any stage, please go to: https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. Important information for candidates Data Privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to the University as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation. For further information, please see the University’s Privacy Notice for Job Applicants at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/job-applicant-privacypolicy. The University’s Policy on Data Protection is available at: https://compliance.admin.ox.ac.uk/dataprotection-policy. The University’s policy on retirement The University operates an Employer Justified Retirement Age (EJRA) for very senior research posts at grade RSIV/D35 and clinical equivalents E62 and E82 of 30 September before the 70th birthday. The justification for this is explained at: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. For existing employees on these grades, any employment beyond the retirement age is subject to approval through the procedures: https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/the-ejra. There is no normal or fixed age at which staff in posts at other grades have to retire. Staff at these grades may elect to retire in accordance with the rules of the applicable pension scheme, as may be amended from time to time. Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with the University and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each particular post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Benefits of working at the University Employee benefits University employees enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts, and a variety of professional development opportunities. Our range of other employee benefits and discounts also includes free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits 6 University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for all University staff. The University Club offers social, sporting, and hospitality facilities. Staff can also use the University Sports Centre on Iffley Road at discounted rates, including a fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool. See www.club.ox.ac.uk and https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk/. Information for staff new to Oxford If you are relocating to Oxfordshire from overseas or elsewhere in the UK, the University's Welcome Service website includes practical information about settling in the area, including advice on relocation, accommodation, and local schools. See https://welcome.ox.ac.uk/ There is also a visa loan scheme to cover the costs of UK visa applications for staff and their dependants. See https://staffimmigration.admin.ox.ac.uk/visa-loan-scheme Family-friendly benefits With one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector, and a range of flexible working options, Oxford aims to be a family-friendly employer. We also subscribe to the Work+Family Space, a service that provides practical advice and support for employees who have caring responsibilities. 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