DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR | WORCESTER COLLEGE OXFORD

Worcester is a forward-looking Oxford college with a focus on academic excellence.?It is also well known for its commitment to widening participation. Founded over 300 years ago, the College is a vibrant academic community of fellows and lecturers, a lively and varied student body, and a group of dedicated staff.

With the appointment of a new Provost, David Isaac CBE, in July 2021, the College has recently developed an ambitious new five-year strategic plan, which will ensure that it sets the benchmark for an Oxford college that is progressive, outward facing and contributes to society, while being proud of its traditions and heritage.?The appointment of a new Development Director to lead fundraising and alumni engagement across the College is an important key to achieving these strategic goals.?

The Development Director reports to the Provost and leads a small and friendly team, with the scope to grow and expand further. One of the main responsibilities of the role will be to enrich the long-term relationships between the College and its wider community in support of a range of development priorities. The postholder will also have overall responsibility for the College's comprehensive alumni relations programme, ensuring that it continues to evolve to meet the needs of its global alumni body.?

The College sees this appointment as an exciting opportunity for an experienced, collaborative and proactive fundraiser with outstanding leadership abilities and the willingness to be involved at all levels. The successful candidate will bring a demonstrable track record of securing major gifts and a thoughtful approach to developing donor relationships.?The ideal candidate will have strong emotional intelligence, strategic ability and the presence and intellect to operate at the highest levels.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in one of Oxford's most beautiful colleges with a progressive agenda that balances tradition with innovation. The role will particularly appeal to those that would enjoy working in a collegiate environment alongside an inspirational academic Fellowship. With the commitment of an engaged Provost and the potential to fundraise at a transformational scale, this presents as a truly career-defining opportunity.

Salary the region of ￡80,000 a year plus the Universities Superannuation Scheme.

Download the Candidate Information Pack - the Closing Date for applications is Thursday 5th January 2023.