Senior Development Executive - Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR)

Location: Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford, OX1 3UQ / University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD - but you may be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager- hybrid working may be an option, 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.

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.

Department of Politics and International Relations Manor Road Building, Manor Road, Oxford OX1 3UQ / Development and Alumni Engagement Office, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD, 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.

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