Senior Development Executive – Corporations

Philanthropy is vital in enabling the University of Oxford to be a leading player in global education and research.

We are seeking a talented and committed person to join the University’s Foundations & Corporations fundraising team. As Senior Development Executive – Corporations, you will work closely with the Head of Development – Foundations and Corporations. You will be responsible for identifying and cultivating major philanthropic partnerships with corporations to support the University’s diverse and inspiring fundraising priorities, connected to themes ranging from innovative medical and scientific advances, to widening access to our University, to supporting world-class museums.

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in managing and maintaining major relationships, and influencing senior stakeholders within the corporate sector or similar environments, through previous roles such as fundraising, sales and marketing or corporate social responsibility.

You are a graduate or equivalent, highly motivated and enthusiastic about the impact of research and teaching, and confident about achieving ambitious income targets. You will be entrepreneurial and possess diplomacy, creativity and outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Essential is the proven ability to develop good working relationships with academic colleagues, and new and existing supporters at all levels, and the creativity, discretion and tenacity to manage multiple projects. A collaborative and adaptable proactive working style is essential.

We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply. The Development Office is committed to equality and values diversity.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please click on the link below, or email Hannah at Harris Hill on

hannah.laking@harrishill.co.uk

 , or call her on

020 7820 7331

Only applications received before 12:00 noon on Monday 24 October 2022 can be considered. 

You will be required to upload a letter of application and your CV as part of your online application. Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Monday31 October 2022.