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Grade 7 (c. £38,500 - £42,000)

 

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

 

Dedicated to expanding opportunity across continents, St Cross College is characterised by an intellectually vibrant and truly international community, with 122 countries represented amongst our alumni. One of Oxford’s youngest colleges, St Cross prides itself on its friendliness and interdisciplinary academic excellence across the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

 

The postholder will be part of the Development Office, which exists to keep our alumni and friends connected to the College (and each other) and raise funds for St Cross. Indeed, philanthropy is essential in supporting the College in its mission. The postholder will play a pivotal role in raising funds for student financial support, the College’s buildings and endowment, and other causes. The money raised will make a significant impact, enhancing the opportunities we can provide for all St Cross members and building the College’s financial security for future generations.

 

About the Role


  • Grow philanthropic support for the College by undertaking regular giving campaigns such as Giving Days, brochure mailings, e-mail appeals and Telethons.

  • Seek mid-level major gifts in collaboration with the Development Director and through face-to-face meetings with alumni and friends.

  • Contribute to bolstering legacy pledges for the College.

  • Manage and oversee the administration of all gifts to St Cross.


About You


  • Demonstrable experience of fundraising or a similar role, such as marketing, sales or alumni relations.

  • Strong relationship management skills across a variety of stakeholder groups and the ability to think strategically about how to achieve fundraising goals.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills, alongside excellent listening skills.

  • Excellent organisational and project management capability, combined with attention to detail.


Application Process

 

Please send a covering letter/supporting statement, your CV and the details of two referees to bursary.admin@stx.ox.ac.uk

 

Applications will close at 12noon on Tuesday 4 February 2025.

 

Interviews will take place during week commencing 10 February.

 

What We Offer

 

You will be employed by the University of Oxford. As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:


  • An excellent contributory pension scheme

  • 38 days annual leave

  • Free lunch in College

  • 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


 
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Indeed, philanthropy is essential in supporting the College in its mission. The postholder will play a pivotal role in raising funds for student financial support, the College’s buildings and endowment, and other causes. 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The postholder will play an important role for St Cross, helping to preserve and improve the College’s offering. A financial target will be agreed as part of annual objectives. The role is open to those seeking to move from related professions, such as sales and marketing. Main responsibilities            Grow philanthropic support for the College by undertaking mass fundraising appeals such as brochure mailings, giving days, telethons and e-mail/social media campaigns. Seek mid-level major gifts to St Cross, in collaboration with the Development Director, by developing relationships with alumni and friends who are prospective supporters at the £10,000-£50,000 level. Contribute to bolstering legacy pledges by running legacy appeals, in concert with the Development Director, and helping to manage the Audrey Blackman Society (the College’s legacy circle). 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About St Cross College Dedicated solely to Graduate students and Fellows, St Cross is characterised by an intellectually vibrant and truly international community. One of Oxford’s youngest colleges, St Cross prides itself on its friendly community filled with inter-disciplinary academic excellence. As part of this close-knit egalitarian college, you will find staff, students and fellows welcoming and committed to promoting the world class study, research and innovation of Oxford University. For more information please visit: www.stx.ox.ac.uk St Cross - Senior Development Executive - Job Description 2 """^^ . "15 Wellington Square" . "St Cross Annexe" . "Title"@en . "site principal"@fr . "text/html" . "License"@en . "14 Wellington Square" . "St Cross College" . "177038"^^ . . . . . "notation"@en . . _:N4e9785f3794d44b4af22f493aa515786 . "HTML description of Senior Development Executive" . "Source"@en . "IT homepage" . . . "preferred label"@en . 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