Director of Development and Alumni Relations

This pivotal role offers the opportunity to transform Harris Manchester College's Development and Alumni Relations programme, building on recent successes and driving the next phase of our fundraising and engagement strategy. You will work closely with the Principal, Governing Body, and an expanding team to realise our ambitious goals. Key highlights include:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a five-year fundraising strategy to grow alumni engagement, increase philanthropic support, and prepare for major capital campaigns.
• Major Gifts Growth: Build a robust pipeline of major donors, cultivating relationships with alumni and external supporters to secure transformational gifts.
• Team Building: Recruit and manage a newly expanded team of Development and Alumni Relations professionals, creating a dynamic and high-performing office.
• Community Engagement: Foster deep connections within our College, University, and alumni networks, supporting a vibrant community that benefits current students and future generations.
Why Join Us Now? This is a transformative moment for Harris Manchester College, with several milestones on the horizon:
• A New Principal: Collaborate with our incoming Principal from 2025 to shape a shared vision for fundraising excellence.
• Increased Investment: Play a leading role in helping to establish the College's Development and Alumni Relations Office, supported by significant investment.
• Exciting Projects: Lay the groundwork for a future capital campaign to develop a newly acquired property that will redefine our site and enhance student and research opportunities.
  
  Are you an experienced fundraiser with a passion for building relationships and driving philanthropic success? Do you thrive in shaping strategies, cultivating major gifts, and engaging alumni communities? If so, we invite you to join Harris Manchester College as our new Director of Development and Alumni Relations and lead us into an exciting new chapter of growth and impact., Proven success in major gift fundraising, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Strategic vision and the ability to implement long-term plans effectively.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with experience building relationships at senior levels.
• A collaborative mindset and leadership experience, ideally within Higher Education or a similarly complex organization., £55,636 to £64,228 per annum (inclusive of an Oxford University Weighting of £1500 and equivalent to an Oxford University Grade 9 post)
  
  Join us in shaping the future of Harris Manchester College. For further information and to apply, please see the . The closing date for applications is noon Friday 10 January 2025, with interviews anticipated to be held week commencing the 27 January 2025.
  
  In addition to a competitive salary, Harris Manchester College offers an attractive benefits package, including:
• Generous annual leave (30 days + bank holidays, including College closures at Christmas and Easter).
• Free lunches in the College dining hall when onsite and the kitchen is open.
• Access to University of Oxford staff benefits, including discounts and cultural opportunities.
• A supportive and collegial environment within one of Oxford's most unique communities.