Development Officer (Regular Giving & Legacies)

Oriel College is looking for an experienced Development Officer to fill this key strategic role in the Development Office. Working closely with the Deputy Director of Development, the Development Officer will take responsibility for all fundraising activity relating to Regular Giving and legacies, including active ‘leadership level’ solicitation from a pool of prospects. The role holder will be expected to Develop the strategy for, and implementing, the annual telephone campaign, postal and email appeals, and other established engagement channels, devise innovative approaches to soliciting support from Oriel College alumni and friends and lead the strategy for, and soliciting, philanthropic support from current students and recent leavers. Proven organisational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to engage with a variety of constituencies such as alumni, Fellows, and the wider community are essential to the role. The Oriel College team is friendly, hardworking and highly professional, and enjoys the unique opportunities that come with supporting world class academics. Our Development Officer is a role that comes with exciting challenges and opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our fundraising and alumni relations work. Right to work in the UK: It is essential that all applicants currently have the right to work in the UK, enabling them to fulfil all aspects of the role without restriction. How to apply Please submit your application via email attachment to the Head of HR, Oriel College, OX1 4EW (recruitment@oriel.ox.ac.uk), no later than 12:00 noon on Friday 12th July 2024. Each application should include: A CV giving a brief summary of your career and educational history to date A covering letter outlining your reasons for applying and your suitability for the role A completed Application Form (downloadable from the College website) A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to the Deputy Director of Development: james.fletcher@oriel.ox.ac.uk