Senior Director of Development, Academic Programmes

Here at the University of Cambridge, we are recruiting the leadership position of Senior Director of Development, University Programmes. This pivotal role is one of two newly created positions designed to drive our ambitious fundraising efforts as we prepare to embark on a transformative campaign and double our new funds raised annually.

This role is one of the most exciting leadership opportunities in higher education today. This position is not just about securing donations; it's about creating lasting change. At Cambridge, philanthropy is deeply embedded in our mission, and you will be at the forefront of this vital work, leading programmes and partnerships that will shape the future of philanthropy at a world-leading university.

As Senior Director of Development, you will oversee our key fundraising areas: Health Priorities, Academic Schools, Strategic Initiatives, and Culture and Collections.  You will work closely with the Senior Director, Principal Gifts & International, to co-create and lead the fundraising programme as a whole.

Responsible for providing the vision, strategic direction and leadership for a team of 40, a key part of this role will be leading a talented team of fundraising professionals, fostering a culture of motivation, accountability, and excellence.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Development and a member of her Leadership Team, you will collaborate with senior leaders across the University and Colleges, demanding diplomacy and strategic thinking.

This is an exciting moment to join the Development & Alumni Relations team at Cambridge as we enter the planning stages of a new comprehensive fundraising campaign. You will work in a motivating and challenging environment, surrounded by passionate colleagues dedicated to making a difference. This is a fantastic opportunity to build transformational programmes and partnerships that will shape the future of philanthropy at a world-leading university.

If you have a proven track record in leading multifaceted fundraising teams and managing complex relationships within a large organisation along with experience in developing and implementing multi-year fundraising strategies with demanding targets, we'd love to hear from you!

Cambridge Development & Alumni Relations is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.

Please contact them on info@weareconstellate.com for further information or a confidential discussion about the role.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to info@weareconstellate.com no later than midnight on 24 November 2024.

This role is based in central Cambridge. Cambridge Development & Alumni Relations practises a hybrid working model. The successful candidate will be expected to be in the office at least two days a week.

First round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place the week commencing 6 January 2025.

Second round interviews are anticipated in the week commencing 13 January 2025.

Please quote reference DH43539 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Salary: £117,094 - £143,970, plus significant market supplement where needed to ensure that the University is able to attract leading professionals to this critical position.

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