Development Officer – Full time, permanent

Full time, permanent

Salary £32,348

Newnham College has an impressive track record of alumnae relations and fundraising, underpinned by a high-profile programme of eclectic events, and is seeking to recruit a suitably experienced Development Officer to join the team.

Maintaining and developing strong, productive relationships between the College and its supporters is key to this role. The main focus is on implementing an imaginative, regular giving programme which incorporates fundraising events such as the annual fund and telephone campaign, along with implementing our legacy programme. There will be the opportunity to foster a portfolio of supporters and prospects, and to get involved with a range of activities and events designed to support stewardship.

This is a permanent, full-time post, paid at spine point 39 on the University’s single salary spine, which currently is £32,348 per annum. Working 37.5 hours a week, this post calls for large amounts of flexibility at key points in the year. Additional hours are primarily compensated for by taking time off in lieu. The College offers membership of the USS pension scheme, to which the College makes employer contributions of 21.6%. Holiday entitlement is 33 days per year (inclusive of bank holidays), and other benefits include a free meal when on duty, free car parking where available and subsidised use of the College’s gym facilities.

The regular giving and legacy programmes represent vital strands of the College’s fundraising activity, contributing to the broader culture of giving across Newnham and underpinning the financial health of the College. The College is running a £25M fundraising campaign, and we are seeking an experienced fundraiser with a pro-active, “can do” attitude to work in conjunction with the Deputy Development Director and wider team to embrace the opportunities which will appeal to Newnham’s alumnae and encourage them to continue to engage with the College and to feel involved.

A job description (including a person specification), application form and equal opportunities form can be found below. Please demonstrate on your application form how you meet the essential requirements of the post found in the person specification.

Applications should be emailed to the HR Manager (HRManager@newn.cam.ac.uk ) by 12 noon on Monday 31st October 2022. Applicants should also complete an Equal Opportunities Form (below) and return this separately to clare.smith@newn.cam.ac.uk. Interviews will be held during the following week.

Newnham College is an equal opportunities employer.