Overview
The Donor Relations Officer is a pivotal position within the Donor Relations team. It works across the entire development function to ensure the strategic planning, organisation, and implementation of integral donor recognition, thanking, and stewardship projects. It also supports some Development and Alumni Engagement events. The post holder will regularly liaise with donors, prospects, alumni, and senior members of the University community. The Donor Relations Officer is a responsible and rewarding position in an exciting and fast-paced environment that will suit an experienced project officer. The role provides opportunities to influence the future direction of the University's donor stewardship programme and to drive the creation of new initiatives that enable donors to deepen their engagement with Oxford.
Responsibilities
* Support strategic planning, organisation, and implementation of donor recognition, thanking, and stewardship projects across the development function.
* Liaise regularly with donors, prospects, alumni, and senior University members.
* Support Development and Alumni Engagement events as required.
* Collaborate across teams and manage projects to deliver to a high standard.
Qualifications
* You are a self-motivated individual with outstanding attention to detail and excellent administrative, systems and project management skills.
* You have a proven ability to deliver large and complex projects to an excellent standard.
* You have exceptional communication skills.
* You have a high level of IT proficiency, including database management, data manipulation, and the use of Microsoft Office.
* You are a supportive team player who enjoys forming positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Appeal/Opportunity
Are you a Donor Relations Officer who is passionate about delivering outstanding donor care and gift stewardship? Do you enjoy developing effective systems and managing projects?
About the role
Join our dynamic Donor Relations team in Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) at the University of Oxford and help support world-class research, education, and operations in a globally respected institution. Location: University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD. Contract: Full Time, Permanent.
Salary and Benefits
* Salary: £35,681 - £41,636 per annum with possible extension to £45,212. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year.
* 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
* One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full-pay paternity/partner leave.
* A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
* An excellent contributory pension scheme.
* Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
* Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
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