Director of Development, Principal Gifts and Global

Location: Hybrid/South Kensington and White City (with travel to other Imperial campuses/meetings as required).

About the role

This is an opportunity to join one of the world’s leading universities and drive its principal gifts and global fundraising strategy.  One of the most exciting leadership positions in the sector, the Director of Development: Principal & Global, this newly created position will be critical to Imperial maintaining and growing its capability to attract philanthropic funding at the principal gifts level and engaging powerfully with our alumni and non-alumni stakeholders globally.

Founded in 1907, Imperial has long been recognised for its strengths in research, education and innovation. Throughout our history we have sought not only to be a world-leading university, but a world-changing one, with real-world impact at our core.

Earlier this year we launched our new strategy, Science for Humanity, which is bold and ambitious, and reflects the purpose of our global community. It is an actionable plan across all areas of our activity, a template for greater impact.

A strategy this ambitious requires us to think boldly, and we are in the planning stages of a comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement campaign. Philanthropy already plays a significant role at the university, and we have a strong track record of securing principal gifts of £5m-£40m.

What you would be doing

This is an opportunity for an exceptional fundraising leader to lift our achievements higher in support of our strategy.  Working at the most senior levels across the University and globally, you will lead a team that delivers gifts that are truly transformational. Reporting to the Vice President, Advancement and a member of her Leadership Team, you will lead our engagement with principal level prospects around the world, and help shape and drive Imperial’s next fundraising campaign. 

What we are looking for

You will be a values-driven leader, entrepreneurially minded, and comfortable orchestrating a myriad of stakeholders.  With a track record of securing philanthropic principal gifts, you will have a demonstrable record of building relationships and engaging with philanthropists and high net-worth individuals.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to support Imperial’s new strategy, Science for Humanity.  
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This is a full time, open ended role based at the South Kensington and White City Campus with travel to other campuses as required.

Imperial College is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.

Please visit the Constellate website to download the candidate pack or 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 Sunday 2 March 2025.

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