Deputy Head of Development

The University of Oxford is one of the world’s leading biomedical universities recognised for our outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations.  With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, our Medical Sciences Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and life enhancing, and saving, science.

Philanthropy has played a key role in enabling the ambitions of our Division and wider University, and the Medical Sciences unit successfully raises c. £30M pa in major gifts.  As the Deputy Head of Development – Medical Sciences, you will work in lockstep with the Head of Development to drive our efforts to secure philanthropy that furthers this cutting-edge work, from developing treatments for brain and mental health and cancer, to preventing pandemics.

About you

You will be an experienced and collaborative fundraiser and people manager, working in the major gifts arena of a fast-paced and target-driven environment.  Success in this role will require you to bring a track record of securing gifts at the 6-figure level or more, and be a strategic thinker and operator, a skilled communicator, flexible and able to adapt to change, and a natural and brilliant relationship builder.  All of this will underpin your success in establishing credibility and strong working relationships with people both internally and externally.  Higher education or medical sciences-related experience is desirable, while a passion for Oxford’s mission and a desire to drive positive change through philanthropic partnerships are absolutely essential.

In return

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matter to us, so we offer a range of family friendly, financial and professional benefits, including:

• Opportunity for hybrid working
• Exceptional contributory pension scheme and salary sacrifice options
• 38 days annual leave
• Comprehensive childcare services and family-friendly leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Subsidised University Sports Centre membership
• Engaging social groups and sports clubs beyond the workplace
• Use of the student discount card Totum
• Membership to CASE for advancement professionals
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.

Closing date for applications is 6 January 2025

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place from late January 2025.

The University of Oxford Development Office commits to having a team made up of diverse skills and experiences, We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

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