PHILANTHROPY WRITER
Applications for this vacancy closed on 6 February 2025 at 12:00PM
The Philanthropy Writing team creates high-impact written materials to help
secure substantial philanthropic funding for the University of Oxford. As
Philanthropy Writer, you will join a small team of communications
professionals dedicated to crafting compelling proposals in support of the
University’s vital work in teaching and research.
**About the role**
- You will write and edit compelling bespoke proposals, cases for support and other materials to help raise significant philanthropic funds for University priorities
- You will work with fundraising colleagues, senior leaders and academics to convey philanthropic priorities in an accessible and persuasive manner
- You will provide advice and support for the various fundraising teams in relevant areas such as writing, University brand and style, and appropriate sourcing and use of images
**To be successful you ’ll need:**
- A flair for, and experience of writing in a persuasive, clear and succinct style
- A talent for juggling multiple projects and working to a variety of deadlines while taking a meticulous approach to checking and proofreading copy
- An appreciation of the vital role that the University of Oxford plays in improving lives across the world and an ability to convey this by making academic material accessible to a lay-audience
**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 **6 February 2025 ** can be
considered.**
**Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing **17
February 2025 **, 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._**
**_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._**
secure substantial philanthropic funding for the University of Oxford. As
Philanthropy Writer, you will join a small team of communications
professionals dedicated to crafting compelling proposals in support of the
University’s vital work in teaching and research.
**About the role**
- You will write and edit compelling bespoke proposals, cases for support and other materials to help raise significant philanthropic funds for University priorities
- You will work with fundraising colleagues, senior leaders and academics to convey philanthropic priorities in an accessible and persuasive manner
- You will provide advice and support for the various fundraising teams in relevant areas such as writing, University brand and style, and appropriate sourcing and use of images
**To be successful you ’ll need:**
- A flair for, and experience of writing in a persuasive, clear and succinct style
- A talent for juggling multiple projects and working to a variety of deadlines while taking a meticulous approach to checking and proofreading copy
- An appreciation of the vital role that the University of Oxford plays in improving lives across the world and an ability to convey this by making academic material accessible to a lay-audience
**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 **6 February 2025 ** can be
considered.**
**Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing **17
February 2025 **, 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._**
**_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._**
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The Philanthropy Writing team creates high-impact written materials to help secure substantial philanthropic funding for the University of Oxford. As Philanthropy Writer, you will join a small team of communications professionals dedicated to crafting compelling proposals in support of the University’s vital work in teaching and research. About the role - You will write and edit compelling bespoke proposals, cases for support and other materials to help raise significant philanthropic funds for University priorities - You will work with fundraising colleagues, senior leaders and academics to convey philanthropic priorities in an accessible and persuasive manner - You will provide ... The Philanthropy Writing team creates high-impact written materials to help
secure substantial philanthropic funding for the University of Oxford. As Philanthropy Writer, you will join a small team of communications professionals dedicated to crafting compelling proposals in support of the University’s vital work in teaching and research. **About the role** - You will write and edit compelling bespoke proposals, cases for support and other materials to help raise significant philanthropic funds for University priorities - You will work with fundraising colleagues, senior leaders and academics to convey philanthropic priorities in an accessible and persuasive manner - You will provide advice ... |
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