Senior Development Executive (DPIR)

University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement, is seeking a Senior Development Executive to join the Social Sciences team as the lead fundraiser for Oxford’s Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR). This is an exciting new role, working alongside world-leading academics to create new research and teaching around issues such as democratic resilience, political leadership and geo-political stability.

About the Role:

In this role you will be expected to liaise with senior academics to shape fundraising propositions and to spend the greater part of their time identifying and meeting current or prospective donors, raising £1m+ each year in philanthropy. Working closely with academic and administrative colleagues in the Department, along with colleagues in the wider Development team, you will be able to clearly communicate complex ideas to potential donors that align with the University’s strategic goals.

To Be Successful You’ll Need:

The successful candidate will be an experienced fundraising professional with a strong track record and a confident approach to achieving ambitious income targets. You will be an excellent communicator who possesses diplomacy and creativity, as well as the ability to operate in a large, complex institution with multiple stakeholders. An interest in the Department’s research and teaching areas will be crucial, however no academic background in the field is required.  

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.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 11th December 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing 6th January 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.