Development Executive - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom - Charity People

Charity People

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Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Charity People is working in partnership with the University of Oxford's world-leading Mathematical Physical and Life Sciences Development team to find a talented Development Executive to help secure philanthropic support.

Offering an exceptional salary and benefits package along with unrivalled opportunities for professional development, this is a brilliant career move for a driven relationship builder looking to expand, hone and polish their skills and experience.

12month contract, with internal opportunities providing significant potential for extension _
Grade 7: £34,308 £42,155 per annum with possible extension to £46,047 _
Hybrid working, a mix of vibrant Oxford office and home_
Flexible, life and familyfriendly employer_

About the role:

You'll join the country's most successful higher education Development team, working in a stimulating environment with an international reputation for excellence.

From climate science and robotics, to drug discovery and surveying and conserving tropicalrainforests, Oxford scientists are at the forefront of international research and their work has global impact.

Your fundraising landscape will be vast and varied, with scope to work across a range of income streams and manage your own portfolio.

Priorities for fundraising include securing support for graduate scholarships, key academic posts, research programmes,and infrastructure.

Your goal will be to develop and implement plans to maximise philanthropic gifts up to £500,000 from individuals, corporates partners and trusts and foundations.

You'll work with donors and academics at the highest level, part of an energising communityof education and research.

About you:

You already have fundraising or transferable income generation experience, closing negotiations of at least five figures in a relevant relationship or customer-focused role.

You have a passion for science and technology, although that could be curiosityand interest, rather than any specific working experience.

We'd love to see you showcase these skills and experience in your expression of interest:

Nuanced understanding of the donor or customer journey from solicitation, engagement and stewardship to making the 'ask'
Sensitivity and emotional intelligence when working with key stakeholders
Excellent personal presentation and communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to act without supervision and decisively when the situation demands

In return for your passion and commitment, you'll receive a generous salary and benefits package, joining a team with individual ownership and collective ambition.

Benefits:

- _An _excellent contributory pension scheme_
- _38 days annual leave_
- _A comprehensive range of childcare services_
- _Family leave schemes_
- _Cycle loan scheme_
- _Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans_
- _Membership to a variety_ of social and sports clubs_

Deadline: 9am on Friday 17th February

Interview:
w/c 27th February, date TBC