Senior Development Executive - Medical Sciences

**Senior Development Executive – Medical Sciences**



**University of Oxford**



**Location: Oxford, UK with hybrid working options**



**Permanent and full-time role**



**Salary: Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 pa with possible extension to £62,407**





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.





_This is an exceptional opportunity to join a sector-leading team and inspire
philanthropic activity for some of the most exciting advancements in medicine
and health._





Philanthropy has played a key role in enabling the ambitions of our Division
and wider University. As the Senior Development Executive – Medical Sciences,
you will work in lockstep with the Head of Development – Medical Sciences to
secure philanthropy that furthers this cutting-edge medical research.





**About you**



You will be a collaborative fundraiser with an expertise in major gifts and a
strong track record of securing complex philanthropic support. Thriving in a
fast-paced, target-driven environment, you will be both a strategic thinker
and a skilled operator—communicative, adaptable, and naturally adept at
building strong, lasting relationships. Your ability to establish credibility
and foster trust across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
will be key to your success. Experience in higher education or the medical
sector is desirable, as is a background in global health. Above all, you will
share Oxford’s mission and be driven to create meaningful impact through
strategic philanthropic partnerships.





**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 loan





You could be helping to deliver philanthropic support that funds breakthroughs
in medical science and improve lives around the world. If this sounds like the
kind of challenge you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.





Visa sponsorship would be available for international candidates.





For a confidential conversation, please contact our recruitment partners at
Richmond Associates. For further information, key dates, and how to apply,
please visit: https://richmond-associates.com/job/senior-development-
executive-medical-sciences





**Closing date for applications is Monday 16th June 2025.**





_The University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement Office is
committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences,
and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicants from all
sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from
under-represented groups to apply._