Development Officer (Annual Fund)

Closed: 12 February 2018
Fundraising Community

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  • Salary £28,000 - £33,000
  • Location Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East (On-site)
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Sectors Education
  • Job Reference : DevelopmentOfficer

Merton College is seeking an innovative, highly motivated and enthusiastic fundraiser to join the well-established Development team. Merton is setting out clear philanthropic goals for the years ahead: to attract the most outstanding people in the world, as undergraduates, graduates and Fellows, to serve the common good.

This is a central role within the team and the successful candidate will build on the College’s regular giving programme, increasing participation levels and raising funds through targeted direct mail and email appeals, telephone fundraising appeals, online campaigns and face-to-face asks (under £10,000).  The post holder will also develop the College’s range of fundraising literature as well as managing gift processing and reporting.

This is an exciting career opportunity for a confident fundraiser to further develop the College’s fundraising programmes and make a significant contribution to the College’s goals.

The duties and skills/attributes required for this role are described in more detail in the Further Particulars.  These are available on our website.

Merton College offers excellent benefits including membership of the University of Oxford Staff Pension Scheme, private medical cover, 30 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and free car parking.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 12 February 2018.

Interviews will be held in College on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 February 2018.

Merton College is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The client is happy to conduct telephone interviews for overseas candidates.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.