Head of Development - Major Gifts

University of Oxford - Said Business School

Location:	Oxford
Salary:	£55,636 to £64,228 per annum : Grade 9, including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On:	7th March 2025
Closes:	4th April 2025
Job Ref:	176943

Are you an experienced fundraising professional with a passion for securing transformational gifts? Do you thrive in a dynamic, high-profile environment where you can make a significant impact?

Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford is seeking a Head of Development – Major Gifts to lead on securing philanthropic income at the highest levels. This pivotal role, reporting to the Associate Director of Development, will focus on cultivating and securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, corporations and foundations, ranging from upper five-figure donations to seven-figure transformational gifts.

You will manage a portfolio of approximately 85 major donor prospects, using a strategic ‘moves management’ approach to build relationships and secure funding for key initiatives, including capital projects, scholarships, academic posts, research programs and the flagship Global Leadership Centre, set to open in 2025. Additionally, you will play a critical role in developing and implementing fundraising strategies, collaborating with senior stakeholders and providing leadership to an expanding team of fundraisers.

Key responsibilities:

Lead on securing major philanthropic gifts of up to £3 million annually.
Cultivate, solicit and steward major donors through a structured donor engagement cycle.
Develop compelling funding proposals and cases for support.
Build strong relationships with senior academics, donors and stakeholders across the University.
Contribute to high-profile donor events and international fundraising campaigns.

You will have a proven track record in major gift fundraising, capable of representing the University at the highest levels. You must possess strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, data laws and benchmarking, along with the ability to engage and secure significant gifts from high-net-worth individuals and corporate leaders. A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the business school landscape, you should be adept at building relationships with senior executives and academics, as well as managing volunteers and donors.

Further information on this role can be found in the job description, click the 'Apply' button above.

At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:

Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
Hybrid working
Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
Discounted bus travel
Subsidised onsite catering
Cycle loan scheme
Plus, many other University benefits

All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.

For further guidance and support, please visit https://www.jobs.ox.ac.uk/how-to-apply.

The closing date for applications is 4 April 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 30 April 2025.

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