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Are you looking for an extraordinary opportunity where you can help deliver transformational medical research? Are you a fundraiser looking to work at the highest levels of philanthropy?
We are looking for our new Head of Development for the Faculty of Medicine at Imperial College London. This is a new position, part of an expansion of our Advancement Division. Working with academics, grateful patients, and donors, you will have the opportunity to work on incredibly rewarding philanthropic gifts that improve healthcare and patient lives.
Imperial’s research performance is unparalleled in the UK; real-world impact is in our DNA. We turn scientific breakthroughs into effective treatments, delivering longer, healthier and happier lives. It is an exciting moment in time for the College as we plan for its first fully comprehensive fundraising campaign, which you will have a chance to shape and drive.
As Head of Development, you will have the opportunity to work at the most senior levels, securing gifts at the high six-figure level and above for multi-disciplinary research such as public health, cancer and surgery, neurology, paediatrics, immunology, and infectious disease. A key part of the role will be continuing to build what is the UK’s most successful grateful patients’ programme – a unique opportunity to grow your career.
You might have worked with senior volunteers before, opening their networks to guide successful relationship building, or have a track record of successful medical fundraising and/or work with grateful patients. If you are looking for your next challenge at the highest levels of philanthropy, we would love to hear from you.
Duties and responsibilities
As Head of Development, you will be working at the most senior levels, securing gifts at the high six-figure level and above. You will drive and secure philanthropic giving for the Faculty of Medicine, working collaboratively with colleagues across the University.
Reporting to, and working closely with the Deputy Director of Development, Faculty of Medicine, you will manage and grow a portfolio of principal and major gift prospects with the ultimate goal of increasing giving in support of the Faculty of Medicine’s strategic priorities. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative team, delivering on Imperial College’s significant fundraising potential, working on transformational gifts – interesting, complex gifts which will build your career.
Essential requirements
- Educated to Undergraduate degree or equivalent career experience
- Experienced in principal and major gift fundraising, securing major gifts at a six and seven figure level in the Higher Education or charities/not-for-profit sectors, or other transferable experience such as working with senior volunteers, opening their networks to guide successful relationship building, a track record of successful medical fundraising and/or work with grateful patients.
- Highly-developed communication and interpersonal skills; persuasive with both internal and external stakeholders with the ability to articulate an inspiring and compelling case for major philanthropic support for the Faculty of Medicine.
- Demonstrable ability to work successfully both individually and as a member of high performing teams
Further information
Key qualities for success in this role include strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills, an entrepreneurial and innovative outlook, and a collaborative approach. The position of Head of Development is a fantastic opportunity to work at the cutting-edge of medical research and build transformational partnerships.
As well as offering a competitive salary, Imperial provides a package of attractive terms and conditions of service, along with many optional benefits. The College’s standard holiday entitlement is 25 days (pro rata for part-time staff). In addition to the standard public and bank holidays, College closes for extra days around Christmas and Easter. You can find more details online at: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/human-resources/benefits/
Permanent open-ended contract, full-time, not normally less than 35 hours per week
Should you require any further details on the role please contact: Joanna Logan joanna@weareconstellate.com, 07976 016967 or Erin Hall-Westfall erin@weareconstellate.com at Constellate Global Talent www.weareconstellate.com
Closing date: midnight on Thursday 29th February 2024
Documents
- Head of Development- JD.pdf
- HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT SUM Faculty of Medicine Imperial College London JAN24.pdf
- HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT Faculty of Medicine Imperial College London JAN24.pdf
