Donor Relations Manager

External Engagement and Global – Global Advancement

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

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join the University of Exeter’s Global Advancement team as Donor Relations Manager. This is a rewarding and impactful role within an exciting, dynamic, and evolving environment, ideally suited for a skilled and professional individual with experience in supporter engagement and leadership.

Reporting to the Head of Donor Relations, the postholder will manage a team of three Donor Relations Officers and work closely with colleagues across the Global Advancement Team, as well as senior University leadership and academics. The role will involve building and maintaining strong relationships with Exeter’s network of donors, friends, and supporters.

The Donor Relations team plays a vital role in delivering a comprehensive, institution-wide Donor Relations programme, supporting the University of Exeter’s philanthropic strategies and ensuring that supporters are informed about the meaningful impact of their contributions.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

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

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. 

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including: 

•  41 days leave per year
•  options for flexible working
•  numerous discounts at leading retailers
•  onsite gyms on all of our campus’ 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 six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
•  stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Louise Mackay, Head of Donor Relations, l.a.mackay@exeter.ac.uk

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