Overview
Philanthropy Manager at Aberystwyth University (London based)
Faculty/Department: Development & Alumni Relations
Salary Scale: £27,319.19 - £30,378.43 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 36.5 per week (Full-Time)
Remote working within Wales and the borders will be considered. This role requires a B2 Level of Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh. Closing date: 09/11/2025. Posted: 08/10/2025.
Application link: https://jobs.aber.ac.uk/en/vacancy/leadership-giving-officer-579749.html
What you’ll do
* Manage a portfolio of individuals capable of giving £1-10k+ to the university, maintaining relationships, producing prospect management plans for each individual and developing clear strategies to cultivate relationships and secure philanthropic support.
* Lead the administration and stewardship activities associated with the Vice Chancellor’s Giving Circle, including identifying opportunities to uplift gifts from members.
* Work closely with senior staff to bring prospective donors to the point where they can be solicited for a leadership gift.
* Secure four- and five-figure philanthropic donations on behalf of the university.
* Work with colleagues in the Philanthropy Team to identify prospective legators.
* Develop and present compelling proposals through face-to-face meetings within the UK, presentations and fundraising events and written publications.
* Liaise with academic and service departments and students to negotiate, secure and support their involvement in relationship and fundraising plans.
* Provide briefs to the Managers and Director on individual donors to support their relationship and fundraising plans for key alumni.
* Respond to postal, email and telephone enquiries from donors and prospective donors, processing these efficiently to the highest standards of donor care.
* Establish creative, motivating and cost-effective ways of thanking and recognising the contribution of leadership donors and stewarding the department’s relationships with them.
* Draft correspondence to donors and prospects for the Manager, Director and other senior staff including the Vice-Chancellor.
* Ensure gift income is accurately accounted for and reconciled with the Development Services team and spent in accordance with donor wishes and charity law.
* Undertake health and safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post.
* Commitment to the University’s Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy and understanding of how it operates within the post responsibilities.
* Commitment to personal development and staff development through the University’s Effective Contribution Scheme.
* Any other reasonable duties commensurate with the grade of this role.
Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Previous experience of working in a fundraising or other target-orientated environment, such as communications, events, marketing, stakeholder engagement, project management, campaigning, sales, business development, public relations, human resources, customer service or other similar roles.
* Experience of undertaking face-to-face meetings with high-profile stakeholders.
* Experience of achieving set financial/non-financial targets.
* Knowledge of Data protection and Fundraising Code of Conduct.
* Outstanding communication skills with compelling verbal and written ability; able to tailor content to a range of audiences.
* Strong influencing and relationship-building skills; an excellent and proficient communicator.
* Ability to prioritise, work flexibly and manage multiple priorities with challenging deadlines.
* Ability to inspire trust and confidence through personal effectiveness, persuasiveness, tact and discretion; tailored communications.
* Ability to travel regularly within the UK and internationally and attend activities outside office hours.
* Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level B2*
Desirable
* Fundraising or project management qualification.
* Experience in a Higher Education setting.
* Experience of donor stewardship planning and delivery.
* Knowledge of leadership/major gifts fundraising including trusts, events, and individual giving.
* Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge relational database.
* Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level C1*
*More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/hr/policy-and-procedure/welsh-standards/
How to apply
To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider applications from individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term-time only working arrangements.
Applications for this role must be made through jobs.aber.ac.uk. You may apply in Welsh or English and all applications will be treated equally.
Benefits
* Flexible working policy
* 36.5-hour week for full-time roles
* Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Commitment to Professional Development
* Enhanced contribution to workplace pension schemes
* Staff recognition and reward schemes
* Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
* Staff relocation bursary
* Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave
* Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus
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