Head of Philanthropy - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Right now is Manchesters time to shine. Were currently in the planning phase of a major fundraising and volunteering campaign. And were excited to mark our Universitys 200th anniversary this year, 2024.

At Manchester we dont just focus on what were good at. We ask what were good for.

Through our teaching we are educating a new kind of socially responsible graduate tomorrows thinkers, doers and leaders of a better world.

Through our research we are addressing the most pressing global challenges with bold and brilliant solutions.

Through innovation we are turning ideas into reality, creating the jobs and industries that will sustain us in the future.

And in the heart of the city and beyond, we are breaking down barriers to art, science and learning in order to build stronger, more resilient communities.

Manchester people are different.

Not only do we share the values of integrity, being bold, being ambitious, and being collaborative, we also share a pioneering spirit and the courage to make a difference.

If you have a fearless personality, boundless optimism and a desire to create a healthier, fairer and more sustainable world, wed love you to get in touch.

Exciting? We think so too.

The postholder will provide University-wide leadership to develop, plan and implement a fundraising strategy for health (and the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health), and ensure associated policies and programmes are in place.

Managing a team of three Philanthropy Managers, the postholder will drive forward the development of philanthropic income streams at major gift level, ensuring that the team meet or exceed income targets and wider performance metrics.

The postholder will hold a fundraising portfolio of high and ultra-high net worth individuals, to deliver seven and eight figure gifts and build relationships that advance and enhance the Universitys work, leading the development of gift opportunities that support the objectives and values of the University and deliver projects that have been identified as institutional priorities.

The postholder will play an active role in embedding a high-performance culture within their team, and the wider Division.

This is a fixed term position from April 2024 April 2025 to provide backfill for the substantive postholder.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
Luke Taylor

General enquiries:

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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.