Senior Development Executive - Humanities

This fundraiser will work closely with senior academics in the Humanities Division. The post will focus primarily on funding for posts, scholarships and access and outreach in the academic faculties as well as securing support for the activities of the Cultural Programme and Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. An interest and appreciation for the arts and humanities is essential.

• To be an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts and the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k-£1m+


• Confidence to work with people from a range of backgrounds, both internally and externally


• The ability to think creatively in prospecting, cultivation and stewardship
  
  University Offices, Wellington Square, and Humanities Divisional Offices, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter

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.
We are looking for a new senior fundraiser to join our energetic team to raise major gifts for a range of posts, scholarships and other priorities across the Humanities. Oxford is the world's leading university for humanities teaching and research. The University's scholarship in languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion & the arts - from the earliest civilisation to the present day - enriches our understanding of humankind, and informs how we engage with historic issues and contemporary concerns.

As an employer, we value the wellbeing and development of all our employees. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)


• Hybrid working arrangements for a healthy work-life balance


• Extensive personal and professional development opportunities


• Membership to CASE to support your professional development as an educational advancement professional


• Supportive childcare services and other family-friendly leave schemes for working parents, guardians and those with caring responsibilities


• Generous family leave for maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave


• Excellent contributory pension scheme for your financial future


• Salary sacrifice scheme for additional savings


• Subsidised sports centre membership to promote well-being


• Cycle loan scheme to encourage sustainable commuting


• Discounted bus and transit travel

In addition, you will have access to a vibrant community with social groups and sports clubs fostering an inclusive atmosphere.