Head of Health Fundraising

Queen’s University Belfast is an international centre of research and education and a major part of the fabric of Northern Ireland. Today, the University has over 180,000 alumni in more than 120 countries and is in the top one per cent of global universities. (QS World Rankings 2018/Webometrics Info).  A dynamic and diverse institution, Queen’s is a magnet for inward investment, a major employer and investor, a patron of the arts and a global player in areas ranging from cancer studies to sustainability and from food security to cyber security.  Philanthropic funding plays a vital role in enabling the University to implement its bold and imaginative plans.

The Development and Alumni Relations Office secures philanthropic support from a range of individuals and organisations in the UK and beyond to enable Queen’s to fulfil institutional ambitions and to enhance the student experience.  Since its establishment in 2000, the Development and Alumni Relations Office, in partnership with the University and the Queen’s Foundation, has completed two successful fundraising campaigns generating over £270 million, underlining the growing importance of philanthropy and alumni engagement.

Reporting to the Assistant Director (Fundraising), you will lead the Health Fundraising team to engage alumni and supporters locally and globally to maximise giving to health-related areas within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences at Queen’s.

You will work closely with the Assistant Director (Fundraising) to shape the strategic direction of Health Fundraising at Queen’s and will assist with the overall direction of the of the Development and Alumni Relations Office.

To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record at a senior level in the charity or higher education sector, which includes relevant experience of a major fundraising campaign or ongoing fundraising operation. You will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with groups and individuals at all levels.  You will be resilient, self-confident and embody and uphold the University’s vision and values.

Anticipated interview date: Friday 22 June 2018

Salary scale:   £50,618 - £58,655 per annum (potential to progress to £64,079 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution)

Closing date:   Friday 1 June 2018

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit.  It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.