Development and Alumni Engagement, Oxford An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Officer - Medical Sciences to join us on a permanent basis. Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option Salary: Grade 6: £35,681- £41,636 per annum with a possible extension to £45,212 - including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata). Contract type: Permanent The University of Oxford is one of the world’s leading biomedical universities recognised for our outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations. With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, our Medical Sciences Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and life enhancing, and saving, science. Philanthropy has played a key role in enabling the ambitions of our Division and wider University. As the Development Officer - Medical Sciences, you will work across the division to secure philanthropy that furthers this cutting-edge work, from developing treatments for brain and mental health and cancer, to preventing pandemics. About the Role
1. Raising philanthropic income for the Medical Sciences Division by securing donations of up to £50,000
2. Providing effective stewardship for Medical Sciences donors;
3. Engaging and stewarding legacy donations to the Medical Sciences.
About You
4. This role would be ideal for someone at the early stages of a fundraising career who now wishes to take on the challenge of developing their own portfolio of prospects, while also gaining experience of high-level stewardship and fundraising more generally, within a broad and varied academic environment.
5. The Development Officer will be a skilled communicator with a strong eye for detail, and a commitment to developing their career in higher education fundraising.
What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
6. 38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
7. One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.
8. A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
9. An excellent contributory pension scheme.
10. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
11. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
12. Opportunities for growth and development, including membership to CASE.
Application Process
13. A covering letter/supporting statement
14. Your CV
15. The details of two referees