Development Coordinator

Hours: Permanent, part-time (20 hours per week)

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Flexible working options considered

The Royal Agricultural University, founded in 1845 (as the Royal Agricultural College), has a global network of circa 17,000 RAU alumni. The Development Office is responsible for maintaining and developing those relationships, as well as for raising funds to support the University’s strategic priorities including maintaining the University’s heritage, innovation projects, student scholarships and bursaries and research.

The Development Coordinator is the cornerstone of the Fundraising Campaign, ensuring that all data is accurate, that fundraising briefings are prepared, gifts are processed in a timely manner, donor stewardship is implemented and that events run smoothly and successfully. The successful candidate will need to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of giving methods, University fundraising priorities, a good general knowledge of the University and its news, and to share information and news items with colleagues. They will be proactive, have great attention to detail, be curious and be an excellent team player.

Excellent communication and people skills are essential, and experience of marketing, event management and other customer-facing roles is also required.  While not essential, knowledge of CRM databases, experience of fundraising, as well as experience of higher education and/or rural sectors, will be an advantage. 

This role will report to the Head of Development and Alumni Relations and will contribute to the work of the team, and wider External Relations directorate, as required.  The role holder will also be expected to build positive working relationships with external donors and grant-making bodies, as well as staff, students and alumni.

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35-hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website.

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Closing date: Monday 12 May 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 21 May 2025

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level

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