Senior Development Executive - Gardens, Libraries and Museums

Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option

Salary: Grade 8: £48,235 - £57,255 per annum with a possible extension to £62,407 including an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata).

Contract type: Fixed-term (11 months)

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 22 April 2025 at 12:00 noon

Interviews: 27 March in Oxford 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Development Executive to join us on a fixed term basis until April 2026 

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional to join the fundraising team for all of the University’s Gardens, Libraries and Museums, focussing primarily on the Ashmolean Museum. Oxford University's collections, comprising over 21 million objects, specimens and printed items, constitute one of the largest and most important research repositories in the world and provide an outstanding resource for scholars, students and members of the public, welcoming over 3 million visitors each year. 

About the Role

To be successful in this role you will be an experienced fundraiser in the cultural sector with an impressive track record in securing major gifts at the six and seven figure level, and with a creative approach to development. You will be confident in building your own pipeline of prospects, while working with colleagues and curators to develop attractive funding opportunities. 

We are looking for someone with experience in fundraising from a range of sources, individuals, trusts and corporates, with connections in the cultural sector.  You will be confident in dealing with a wide range of senior people in the museums and in the wider community of Oxford donors.  This role is part of the Gardens, Libraries and Museums fundraising team as well as of the wider Development and Alumni and Engagement group, so you will be used to collaborating with a broad community and to working in a complex environment.

Application Process

To apply, please upload:

• A covering letter
• Your CV
• The details of two referees

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on  Tuesday 22 April 2025. 

Interviews will take place on 29 April 2025 and will be held face-to-face. 

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply. 

Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires," the University of Oxford has been ranked the world’s leading university for nine consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you’ll contribute to ground-breaking research that tackles global challenges - from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions - and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.

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