Development Director

Development Director Permanent, Part time, 25.9 hours per week Band 8 - £57,696 to £66,857 per annum, pro rata About the Post The role holder will be expected to lead and develop the University’s approach to fundraising, delivering on income targets as agreed with the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Business and Entrepreneurship and the Executive of the University. The individual will have responsibility for a personal portfolio of High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding philanthropic gifts from this group. The individual will make a significant contribution to the University fundraising strategy and to the planning and executing of the university’s first institution-wide fundraising campaign. Success will be measured by the amount of money raised in cash received and in secured gifts (pledges), the numbers and diversity of donors to the University, and how the engagement activity contributes to the strategy and University goals more widely. About the Team The role sits within the Directorate of Marketing, Communications & International and plays a key role in delivery of the University’s ambitious growth strategy. The Directorate provides professional leadership, advice, and services to colleagues across the University, ensuring that all activities are evidence based and focused on achieving clear business objectives.  Fundraising and philanthropy is a relatively new area of our business. The postholder will be expected to help grow and develop our approach to fundraising and philanthropic giving over a period of time. Elsewhere in the Directorate, the Communications section has responsibility for the areas of press and media relations, reputation management, internal communications, events, website development and management, CRM development and management, publications, design, and social media. The International section is responsible for international strategy and planning, international student recruitment, international campaigns, UKVI compliance, agent management and international events. Marketing is responsible for marketing strategy and planning, campaign development, market insight and development, UK student recruitment, admissions. Benefits Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days. Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies. We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS. Staff discounts at a number of local amenities. Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports. We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions. Cycle to Work scheme. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice. Wellbeing programmes. Staff recognition annual awards. Closing Date: Monday 15 April Interview Date: Thursday 2 May on campus For an informal discussion, please contact: John Cavani, J.Cavani@UOS.AC.UK We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.