Development Manager

This full-time post is available immediately, on a permanent basis.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Summary of the role
Philanthropy plays an increasingly significant role in the success of the University of Exeter. Our most recent campaign, Making the Exceptional Happen, raised over £70m and 100,000 volunteering hours in support the institution’s mission. As the University begins a new chapter with the launch of its 2030 Strategy, we are seeking to recruit outstanding, experienced and resilient fundraisers to help us plan and deliver our future philanthropic endeavours.

You will identify and generate significant philanthropic income from individuals (predominantly University of Exeter alumni) and organisations in the UK and overseas. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you will seek funding for a wide range of university priorities, allying them to donor interests.

With a track record of securing major gifts, you will maximise your experience to generate five and six figure donations on a regular basis. Your excellent communication skills and the vision to work across university departments will facilitate revenue generation.

You must be able to develop and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the University and our strengths and priorities. Above all, you must understand donor motivation and expand the pool of potential donors by using your own initiative.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 41 days leave
• options for flexible working
• onsite gyms and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Simon Tyson (Head of Development) S.Tyson@exeter.ac.uk or +44 (0)1392 722152.

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