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University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement

Development Officer – Medical Sciences

Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option

Salary: Grade 6: £34,982- £40,855 per annum with a possible extension to £44,382 - with an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata).

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 25 April at 12:00 noon

Interviews: 1st and 2nd May in Oxford

Vacancy Ref: 179298

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Officer - Medical Sciences to join us on a permanent basis.

 

The University of Oxford is one of the world’s leading biomedical universities recognised for our outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations.  With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, our Medical Sciences Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and life enhancing, and saving, science.

 

Philanthropy has played a key role in enabling the ambitions of our Division and wider University.  As the Development Officer- Medical Sciences, you will work across the division to secure philanthropy that furthers this cutting-edge work, from developing treatments for brain and mental health and cancer, to preventing pandemics.

 

About the Role


  • Raising philanthropic income for the Medical Sciences Division by securing donations of up to £50,000

  • Providing effective stewardship for Medical Sciences donors;

  • Engaging and stewarding legacy donations to the Medical Sciences.


About You


  • This role would be ideal for someone at the early stages of a fundraising career who now wishes to take on the challenge of developing their own portfolio of prospects, while also gaining experience of high-level stewardship and fundraising more generally, within a broad and varied academic environment.

  • The Development Officer will be a skilled communicator with a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to developing their career in higher education fundraising.


What We Offer

Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:

•       38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.

•       One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.

•       A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.

•       An excellent contributory pension scheme.

•       Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.

•       Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.

•       Opportunities for growth and development, including membership to CASE.

 

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

•       A covering letter/supporting statement

•       Your CV

•       The details of two referees

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25th April 2025

Interviews will take place on 1st and 2nd May 2025, and will be held face-to-face.

 

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.

 

Spanning the historic streets of the “city of dreaming spires,” the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

 

 
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Grade and salary Grade 6: annual progression from £34,982 to £40,855 per annum, with a possible extension to £44,382 including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata). Hours Full time (37.5) Contract type Permanent Reporting to Head of Development – Medical Sciences Vacancy reference 179289 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. Additional information We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including when and where you work. The responsibilities of this post mean that you will need to work onsite regularly. We would be happy to discuss this with you at any point in the application process. Subject to HMRC guidelines and the availability of funding, a relocation allowance may be offered 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) Philanthropy Writing Marketing and Communications 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 Europe. 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. 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. • 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. The role The University of Oxford is founded on the quality of its teaching, scholarship and service to society. It is working harder and faster than ever to create new knowledge and find answers to global problems, helping to make a more equitable society and educate the next generation of leaders. Philanthropy plays a critical role in enabling Oxford to maintain and build on its status as a world-class centre of learning. The University of Oxford has been successful in raising donations from a broad, international range of donors, including alumni, non-alumni, foundations and trusts, and corporations. Major and principal gifts have played a significant part in our success with the Oxford Thinking Campaign and these gifts have made a number of important projects possible. 2 Recent significant donations have brought the following projects to fruition: • The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities will be the new home for humanities at Oxford, providing state-of-the-art facilities for seven faculties, the Institute for Ethics in AI, and the Oxford Internet Institute. It will house a new humanities library, as well as public-facing exhibition and performance spaces • The Ineos Oxford Institute for AMR Research is a new cutting-edge institute to combat the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in both humans and animals • Reuben College is Oxford’s newest college, bringing graduate students and academics from traditionally different disciplines together to work on global challenges including artificial intelligence and machine learning; environmental change; ethics and values; and cellular life • The Poonawalla Vaccines Research Building will house over 300 research scientists providing the focus and scale for the University’s major vaccine development programmes, allowing a rapid expansion of this fastgrowing, translational area • The Moh Family Foundation is supporting the work of Oxford University’s Pandemic Sciences Institute, greatly strengthening its ability to identify and counter future pandemic threats and ensure equitable access to treatments and vaccines around the world • The Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science has been established to pioneer the better use of data, evidence, and digital tools in healthcare and policy, optimising the impact of interventions to achieve improved outcomes • The Dieter Schwarz Foundation is supporting an ambitious programme of research dedicated to investigating the impact of AI and other game-changing technologies. They have also provided a major boost to the study and teaching of German at Oxford, principally through the endowment of the Schwarz-Taylor Chair in the German Language and Literature Medical Sciences at Oxford Oxford is one of the world’s leading biomedical universities recognised for its outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations. With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, the Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and lifesaving science. Our researchers work across the full range of biomedical and clinical sciences, from the molecule to large population studies. The excellence of our research is recognised by our top placing in international league tables. The extraordinary depth and breadth of medical skills at Oxford is devoted to identifying the causes of disease, improving diagnosis and developing effective treatment and prevention. The Division is particularly interested in the “big” diseases where millions of lives can be saved – cancer, and infectious diseases such as malaria and pandemic preparedness. It also has world-leading research programmes in cardiovascular diseases, musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis and neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Medical education and training run hand in hand with research – not only training students who will go on to be clinicians but, equally importantly, teachers and academics. The Medical School, with its strong emphasis on the sciences that underpin medicine, trains students of the highest academic merit. For the twelfth year running, Oxford’s Medical School has ranked number 1 in the world (Times Higher Education). The Division comprises 16 departments, and their constituent units, institutes and centres, spread across 73 buildings in multiple sites in Oxford and includes numerous clinical research units in 40 different countries. 3 Over 5800 academics, researchers and administrative staff, 2300 graduate and 1800 undergraduate students together contribute to the Division’s extensive and exemplary research, teaching and clinical portfolios. For further information please go to: www.medsci.ox.ac.uk The Medical Science Development Team’s priorities are regularly reviewed to ensure that it is focused on supporting the Division’s strategic objectives. Development activities include increasing the Division’s endowment for new and existing Professorial Chairs so that Oxford can continue to recruit and retain the world’s very best academics. In addition, significant funding is needed for graduate scholarships and other academic posts. The thematic priority areas for fundraising include Global Health, Brain Health, Heart Health and Cancer. Key relationships: Head of Development – Medical Sciences and Deputy Head of Development – Medical Sciences; the Medical Sciences Development team; the central Development and Alumni Engagement office (DAE), select academics and administrative staff. The purpose of the role of Development Officer is to: • • • raise philanthropic income for the Medical Sciences Division and its constituent faculties by securing donations of up to £50,000 from a range of donors including individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporates; provide effective stewardship for Medical Sciences donors; and, work with the Senior Legacies Executive to effectively engage and steward legacy donations to the Medical Sciences. The Development Officer will work closely with the Head of Development – Medical Sciences and Deputy Head of Development – Medical Sciences as well as with the Senior Development Executives, Development Executives, Project Officer and Development Coordinator. When working in Oxford, the post holder will be based in DAE but expected to work across various Medical Sciences sites including those in South Parks Road, the John Radcliffe Hospital and the Old Road Campus. The post holder may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with their line manager. This role would be ideal for someone at the early stages of a fundraising career who now wishes to take on the challenge of developing their own portfolio of prospects, while also gaining experience of high-level stewardship and fundraising more generally, within a broad and varied academic environment. The Development Officer will be a skilled communicator with a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to developing their career in higher education fundraising. He/she will have the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including senior academic and administrative staff, individual donors and foundation trustees. They will be able to communicate complex academic projects in straightforward and engaging ways; to plan and execute high-level events; and to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. 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. 4 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. You will also carry out any other duties which are requested by the line manager and are commensurate with the grade of this post. Fundraising Working under the direction of the Deputy Head of Development – Medical Sciences, the Development Officer will be responsible for working with donors across the Medical Sciences Division with the capacity to make gifts up to the £50,000 range. The Development Officer will work closely with Development, academic and administrative colleagues on solicitation plans, the development of fundraising materials, and be required to solicit gifts themselves. The Development Officer will also work with the fundraising support teams within Development and Alumni Engagement. Fundraising writing The Development Officer will support fundraising across the Medical Sciences Development team through the development of select fundraising materials, including thank you letters, as required by the Head of Development, the Deputy Head of Development and the Senior Development Executives. Internal communications The Development Officer will be a point of liaison for Medical Sciences faculty staff, as appropriate, providing general advice and guidance regarding the collegiate University’s Relationship Management Protocols and the development support services within the wider Development Office that may be available to faculties. Record keeping The Development Officer will ensure that all relevant activity is recorded on the DARS database, and that other administrative systems are maintained as appropriate. Other duties The Development Officer may be required to undertake other duties, in keeping with the grade of the post, as directed by the Deputy Head of Development – Medical Sciences. Selection criteria Essential selection criteria To be assessed by application/cv Experience and knowledge • • Fundraising or marketing experience and the capability of representing the University. A demonstrable interest in higher education and in particular an understanding of the University of Oxford, and its goals in teaching and research. Skills and abilities • An ability to think both strategically and tactically about the relations between potential donors and fundraising goals. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; the ability to be highly creative in producing materials and to understand how to articulate projects for prospective and existing donors. • The ability to manage and develop relationships with volunteers, donors and prospective donors; good listening skills are essential. • The ability to manage and prioritise a diverse workload, to meet deadlines, and to work calmly under pressure. 5 Attitudes • Keen to pursue a career in fundraising. • An interest in medical sciences. To be assessed by interview/exercise Experience and knowledge • • Fundraising or marketing experience and the capability of representing the University. A demonstrable interest in higher education and in particular an understanding of the University of Oxford, and its goals in teaching and research. Skills and abilities • Confidence, and the ability to work with professional and academic colleagues in the cultivation of prospects and in the solicitation of gifts, and to demonstrate the ability to personally ask for gifts where appropriate. • Confident use of the Microsoft™ Office toolset and the Internet, and broad competence in a range of software applications including email, web browsers etc. • An ability to act independently and decisively when the situation demands it. Attitudes • • • Keen to pursue a career in fundraising. An interest in medical sciences. The candidate must be flexible in all senses and prepared to work out of regular hours and to travel. Desirable selection criteria • • • Experience of using design software, such as InDesign. Experience of using the Development and Alumni Relations Database (DARS) or other prospect management tools or fundraising databases. A good general level of education, including a degree or equivalent. . 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 6 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 how you meet each of 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 submit 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). 7 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@dae.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, flexible working options, travel discounts including salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts. Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities. See https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits Employee Assistance Programme As part of our wellbeing offering staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7 for 365 days a year. Find out more https://staff.admin.ox.ac.uk/health-assured-eap 8 University Club and sports facilities Membership of the University Club is free for University staff. It 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 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 We are a family-friendly employer with one of the most generous family leave schemes in the Higher Education sector (see https://hr.web.ox.ac.uk/family-leave). Our Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options at affordable prices for staff. In addition to 5 University nurseries, we partner with a number of local providers to offer in excess of 450 full time nursery places to our staff. Eligible parents are able to pay for childcare through salary sacrifice, further reducing costs. See https://childcare.admin.ox.ac.uk/. Supporting disability and health-related issues (inc menopause) We are committed to supporting members of staff with disabilities or long-term health conditions, including those experiencing negative effects of menopause. Information about the University’s Staff Disability Advisor, is at https://edu.admin.ox.ac.uk/disability-support. For information about how we support those going through menopause see https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/menopause-guidance Staff networks The University has a number of staff networks including for research staff, BME staff, LGBT+ staff, disabled staff network and those going through menopause. 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"""**University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement** **Development Officer – Medical Sciences** **Location:** Oxford – hybrid working may be an option **Salary:** Grade 6: £34,982- £40,855 per annum with a possible extension to £44,382 - with an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata). **Contract type:** Permanent **Hours:** Full time **Closing date:** 25 April at 12:00 noon **Interviews:** 1st and 2nd May in Oxford **Vacancy Ref: 179298** An exciting opportunity has arisen for a **Development Officer - Medical Sciences** to join us on a permanent basis. The University of Oxford is one of the world’s leading biomedical universities recognised for our outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations. With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, our Medical Sciences Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and life enhancing, and saving, science. Philanthropy has played a key role in enabling the ambitions of our Division and wider University. As the Development Officer- Medical Sciences, you will work across the division to secure philanthropy that furthers this cutting- edge work, from developing treatments for brain and mental health and cancer, to preventing pandemics. **About the Role** * Raising philanthropic income for the Medical Sciences Division by securing donations of up to £50,000 * Providing effective stewardship for Medical Sciences donors; * Engaging and stewarding legacy donations to the Medical Sciences. **About You** * This role would be ideal for someone at the early stages of a fundraising career who now wishes to take on the challenge of developing their own portfolio of prospects, while also gaining experience of high-level stewardship and fundraising more generally, within a broad and varied academic environment. * The Development Officer will be a skilled communicator with a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to developing their career in higher education fundraising. **What We Offer** Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as: • 38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. • One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options. • A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle. • An excellent contributory pension scheme. • Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. • Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs. • Opportunities for growth and development, including membership to CASE. **Application Process** To apply, please upload: • A covering letter/supporting statement • Your CV • The details of two referees The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 25th April 2025 Interviews will take place on 1st and 2nd May 2025, and will be held face-to- face. _Development and Alumni Engagement_ _is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. 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