Job Description
Senior Development Manager
Location: London (Hybrid working) 20% office, 80% remote or in donor meetings
Salary: £56,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full time (38.5 hours per week)
At UWC International, we believe education can be a force for peace and a sustainable future. Through our global network of schools and colleges, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and backgrounds, offering life-changing educational opportunities to those who might otherwise never access them.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Development Manager to play a central role in delivering UWC’s 2030 Strategy, securing the philanthropic support that underpins scholarships, long-term sustainability and global impact.
About the role
This is a senior, donor-facing fundraising role focused on major gifts and strategic donor engagement. You will manage a personal portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, foundations and other key supporters, securing significant gifts and building long-term relationships aligned with UWC’s mission.
You will work closely with the Director of Development and Funded Programmes, senior leadership, and colleagues across prospect research and operations. Alongside delivering against ambitious income targets, you will help shape mid-level giving activity and may deputise on key fundraising priorities.
This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on portfolio management with strategic thinking, within an international organisation operating at scale.
About you
You will bring:
* Good experience in major gift fundraising and managing high-value donor portfolios.
* A strong record of securing significant gifts, ideally at six or seven figures.
* Confidence building trusted relationships with donors, senior leaders and volunteers.
* Experience developing compelling proposals, stewardship plans and donor communications.
* Strong judgement, organisation and ethical standards in all fundraising activity.
Experience in education, international development or complex stakeholder environments would be welcomed, but is not essential.
What we offer
UWC International offers a supportive and values-led working environment, with benefits including:
* Hybrid working with flexibility around hours and patterns
* 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
* Enhanced pension contribution
* Income protection and comprehensive wellbeing support
* Learning and development opportunities
* Paid volunteering or study leave
* The chance to work within a truly international organisation committed to equity and inclusion
If you are an experienced major gifts fundraiser looking to apply your skills to a global mission and see the direct impact of your work, we would welcome your application.