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Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Deputy Director, Head of Development on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to: Director of Development and Engagement Main purpose of the role: Brighton College seeks to appoint a Deputy Director, Head of Development, who will play a leading role in shaping and delivering the school's philanthropic strategy, supporting the continued growth of a strong culture of giving across the school community. This is a newly created and exciting role within the Development and Engagement Office at the United Kingdom's leading co-educational independent school, established as the team expands to build on its recent successes and realise its considerable future fundraising potential. The postholder will lead major areas of fundraising activity, with responsibility for cultivating and securing significant philanthropic support from parents, alumni, former parents, trusts and foundations, and other friends of the school. This is a senior leadership role within the sector-leading Development and Engagement team, requiring strategic vision, excellent interpersonal skills and strong operational management. The successful candidate will help drive ambitious fundraising campaigns in support of bursaries, capital development, and wider educational priorities. Deputy Director, Head of Development General Duties and Responsibilities: Strategy Working with the Director of Development and Engagement to develop and implement short, medium and long-term strategic targets for fundraising. Setting and managing key KPIs for fundraising, and producing periodic analysis and reports of activity. Helping shape compelling philanthropic cases for support aligned with the school's strategic priorities. Contributing to the overall strategic direction of the Development and Engagement Office. Major Gift Fundraising Managing a portfolio of major donors and prospects, involving the Director of Development and Engagement as appropriate. Soliciting major gifts (£50,000-£100,000) in support of the school's key strategic fundraising priorities. Working with the Head of Parent and Alumni Engagement to develop relationships with engaged prospective supporters. Campaigns Devising and overseeing key fundraising campaigns (e.g. regular giving, capital). Overseeing the school's legacy fundraising strategy and overseeing the acquisition and stewardship of legacy pledgers (1845 Society). Fundraising Operations Having overall responsibility for the efficient, compliant running of the school's fundraising operations. Overseeing the day-to-day operational running of the school's fundraising function and key fundraising projects. Devising a meaningful stewardship programme, ensuring that all donors are appropriately thanked and acknowledged, for their generous support Management Line-management of the Development Manager. Along with the Head of Parent and Alumni Engagement, having day-to-day responsibility for the smooth operational running of the Development and Engagement Office. Other duties Deputising for the Director of Development and Engagement. Representing the school at events, dinners, receptions and other external engagements. Responsibility for the management of the annual program budget for fundraising. Producing funding applications to trusts and foundations in support of the school's strategic projects. Other tasks to be specified that are associated with the varied nature of this role. Deputy Director, Head of Development Person Specification Significant senior major gift fundraising experience, ideally within the education sector. Proven success in securing major gifts and managing high-value donor relationships. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the confidence and ability to build strategic working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Confidence and willingness to speak publicly at events. High levels of discretion, professionalism and emotional intelligence. Experience of using CRM/database systems and fundraising reporting tools. Strong numeracy, analytical and interpretative skills using IT competently. Have excellent time management skills and a demonstrable ability to multitask. A flexible and supportive team player, who is willing to roll up their sleeves and do whatever is required. Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends and undertake some travel. Be enthused by developing an understanding of independent schooling and its marketplace. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm with a 60-minute unpaid lunch break (37.5 hours per week). There will be the requirement for occasional evening and weekend working, in which time in lieu will be offered. Remuneration: A salary in the range of £58,000 - £63,000 per annum will be offered depending on the candidate's skills and experience. Deputy Director, Head of Development Benefits: Complimentary lunch is provided. Free tickets to the College's music, dance and drama performances. Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees. Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period. Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment. Employee benefit and discount platform. Wellbeing: Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool. Personalised health and wellbeing consultations. Generous sickness policy. Comprehensive wellbeing package. Access to books and magazines from the College Library.

Job Title: Digital Content Officer Location: Birmingham Salary: £25,326 - £28,062 per annum pro rata of £31,236 - £34,610 per annum - SS4 Job type: Permanent, Part time (30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: At University College Birmingham, we transform lives through career-focused education, outstanding student experiences and sector-leading financial support. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Digital Content Officer with a strong focus on copywriting to help shape how we communicate with prospective students online. This is a writer-first role, ideal for someone who is passionate about crafting clear, engaging and persuasive content. You will create high-quality copy across our website, campaigns and digital channels, ensuring every word supports student recruitment and enhances the user experience. You'll turn complex information into compelling, easy-to-understand content, balancing creativity with clarity and storytelling with SEO/GEO best practice. Working closely with our Senior Copywriter and Website Manager, you will help deliver a consistent, high-performing digital voice that reflects the energy, ambition and diversity of our community. You will support: Copywriting and content creation Produce engaging, user-focused copy across web pages, campaigns and marketing channels, with a strong emphasis on clarity, tone of voice and conversion. Editing and content quality Edit and proofread content to a high standard, ensuring accuracy, consistency and accessibility across all digital outputs. Website content & publishing Support the creation and maintenance of website content through the CMS, ensuring pages are optimised for SEO, GEO, user experience and accessibility. Content optimisation Use insights and performance data to refine copy, improve engagement and support conversion through activities such as page optimisation and A/B testing. Storytelling and content development Identify and develop student and alumni stories, testimonials and news content that bring the student journey to life through strong, authentic writing. If you're a creative copywriter and storytelle r , this is your opportunity to make a real difference in how students discover, understand and connect with the University College Birmingham. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year (pro-rata) 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days (pro-rata) Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions LGPS - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Hybrid working opportunities Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 19th July 2026. Interview Date - Thursday 30th July 2026. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of: Digital Content Officer, Digital Content Executive, Content Officer, Content Executive, Website Content Officer, Web Content Editor, Digital Copywriter, Website Copywriter, Content Writer, SEO Copywriter, Digital Communications Officer, Content Marketing Executive, Digital Marketing Executive, Web Content Specialist, and Content & Communications Officer, will also be considered for this role.

We are excited to be recruiting for the new part-time position of Development Operations Officer at Linacre College. Our Benefits 38 days of annual leave, which includes the 8 statutory public holidays, a day off to support your wellbeing and the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service. An excellent contributory pension scheme. A meal (usually lunch) is provided free of charge when you are on duty and when the College kitchen is operational. All staff are members of the Common Room and have access to a vibrant college community with clubs, sport and recreation facilities. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans. Enhanced family leave. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through Health Assured. About the Team The Alumni Relations and Development Office is a small, collaborative team responsible for alumni engagement, fundraising, alumni events, and stewardship activity. Working closely with senior College leadership and colleagues across departments, the team delivers a varied programme of events and communications to strengthen engagement and support the College's development priorities. As a small office, the team works flexibly and collaboratively, with clearly defined but complementary roles. The Development Operations Officer will work closely with the Alumni Relations and Development Manager and the Alumni Relations and Events Officer, and will maintain a close working relationship with the Finance Office. About the Role The Development Operations Officer is responsible for the day-to-day operation and continuous improvement of the systems, data, reporting and financial processes that underpin fundraising and alumni relations activity at Linacre College. Working at the heart of a small and ambitious team, the postholder will manage the College's CRM system (Raiser's Edge/NXT), and will take responsibility for gift administration, reconciliation, data integrity, reporting, segmentation and operational processes. The role requires sound judgement, strong analytical skills and the ability to resolve data, process and finance discrepancies independently within agreed frameworks. The postholder will provide specialist operational expertise to colleagues, advising on data selection, reporting outputs, CRM use and process improvements. They will play an important role in ensuring that fundraising activity is supported by accurate information, reliable systems and effective financial controls. This is a varied and hands-on role. The postholder will manage a specialist area of Development operations, identify and resolve problems, improve working practices, and support the College's fundraising ambitions through high-quality data and operational delivery. How to Apply Applications are made using the application form on the vacancies page of our website. Applications should consist of a full CV and a completed application form from our website outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification, as well as the name and contact details of two referees. The closing date for applications is 22 July 2026 (end of day). Interviews, including a skills test, are currently scheduled to take place in the week commencing 27 July 2026.

About International Students House (ISH) International Students House (ISH) is a unique charity in the heart of London's West End, bringing together students from across the world through affordable accommodation, social activities, welfare support and cultural exchange. For over a century, ISH has been creating opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds to live, learn and build lifelong international friendships. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth, we are investing in our fundraising capability to secure the long-term future of our charity and expand our impact. We are now seeking an ambitious, strategic and relationship-focused Fundraising Manager to establish and lead our fundraising function. The Opportunity This is a newly created senior role offering the opportunity to shape the future of fundraising at ISH. Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees and senior leadership team, you will develop and deliver a comprehensive fundraising strategy that grows philanthropic income and builds sustainable funding streams. You'll lead on developing relationships with trusts and foundations, major donors, alumni, corporate partners and international supporters while creating compelling fundraising campaigns that inspire long-term engagement. If you're an experienced fundraiser looking for the opportunity to build something meaningful and make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities As Fundraising Manager, you will: Develop and implement a 3 5 year fundraising strategy aligned with ISH's strategic objectives. Build a diverse fundraising portfolio across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships, alumni, community fundraising and international philanthropy. Identify, cultivate and steward major donors and strategic partners. Lead the development of compelling funding applications and grant proposals. Secure significant income from trusts, foundations, government bodies and corporate sponsors. Develop donor stewardship and recognition programmes that encourage long-term support. Work collaboratively with Marketing, Alumni Relations, Events and CRM colleagues to deliver integrated fundraising campaigns. Establish fundraising KPIs, monitor performance and report regularly to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees. Manage and develop the Fundraising Assistant while fostering a collaborative fundraising culture across the organisation. Ensure all fundraising activity complies with charity law, the Code of Fundraising Practice and data protection legislation. About You You will be a motivated fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant philanthropic income and developing successful fundraising strategies. You'll bring: Essential Significant experience in fundraising, philanthropy or income generation. Demonstrable success securing funding from trusts and foundations, major donors and/or corporate partners. Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies. Outstanding relationship management and networking skills. Excellent proposal and bid-writing abilities. Strong financial awareness and project management skills. Experience using CRM systems and analysing fundraising performance. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. A collaborative, proactive and results-driven approach. Desirable Experience within the charity, higher education or international education sectors. Alumni fundraising experience. Knowledge of UK trust and foundation fundraising. Experience securing international philanthropic funding, particularly in North America. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising or equivalent. Fundraising qualification or professional accreditation. Why Join ISH? This is an exciting opportunity to build a fundraising function with significant scope for innovation and growth while helping transform the lives of students from around the world. In return we offer: Salary of £65,000 £70,000 (depending on experience) Full-time or part-time working options Hybrid working 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service Defined benefit contributory pension scheme Healthcare cash plan £3 daily meal allowance for use in our catering facilities Sage employee benefits platform Interest-free annual travel loan (after probation) Eligibility Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Join Us If you are an experienced fundraiser who is excited by the opportunity to shape a new fundraising function, build meaningful donor relationships and help secure the future of an organisation that has supported generations of students from around the world, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the next chapter of International Students House.

Communications Co-ordinator Department/location: Cambridge Zero Salary: £31,236 - £35,608 Reference: LP47329 Category: Assistant staff Closing date: 16 November 2025 Cambridge Zero has an exciting opportunity available as part of our Communications and Engagement Team, to support the delivery of Cambridge Zero's communication and engagement strategy, promoting the work being done across the University to solve the climate crisis. Do you have experience of: - Writing news, social media or website content? - Using design tools such as Canva, Adobe Acrobat etc.? - Writing engaging content and communicating complex concepts and academic ideas to a broad range of non-expert audiences? In this role, you will support delivery of Cambridge Zero's communication and engagement strategy across all programmes of activity. This includes public engagement, internal and external communications, public affairs, research communications, philanthropic and alumni engagement, student engagement and media relations. You will help develop content and activities, support the Head of Communications and provide assistance to the rest of the team in their communications and engagement activity. Cambridge Zero exists to maximise the University of Cambridge's contribution towards achieving a resilient and sustainable world. We do this by enabling, integrating and accelerating climate activities related to education, research and innovation. We work in a co-ordinating and supporting role across the full academic lifecycle, connecting, convening and engaging the full breadth of the greater University community (i.e. the University, Colleges and related institutions). Acting in close collaboration and partnership with a broad range of University functions, we help integrate, enhance and accelerate climate activities. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. Deadline for applications: 16th November 2025 Interviews: w/c 1st December 2025 For informal enquiries regarding this position, please contact Nina Martin, Operations Manager. Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment. We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. We particularly welcome applications from women and/or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our University. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please ensure that you outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role on the online Application form. Please quote reference LP47329 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

Head of Development Social Sciences University of Oxford Location: Oxford, UK with some hybrid working options Permanent and full-time role Salary: Grade 10: £65,336 - £75,439 per annum with possible extension to £82,255 (inclusive of Oxford University Weighting) This is an exceptional leadership opportunity to join the leading higher education fundraising team outside North America. The University of Oxford s Social Sciences Division is one of the largest and most influential communities of social scientists in the world. Bringing together a diverse range of methodologies, themes, and fields of scholarship, our multi-disciplinary research thrives in an environment defined by academic excellence, independence, and innovation. Grounded in Oxford s long tradition of independent scholarship and academic freedom, we deliver world-leading research that not only challenges existing ideas but also develops new ways of understanding and improving society globally. Consistently ranked among the world s top three universities for social sciences, we demonstrate the power of those disciplines in addressing global challenges. Through deep engagement with organisations, policymakers, and communities, we translate knowledge into real-world impact - shaping policy, informing debate, and driving progress locally, nationally, and internationally. Our researchers regularly advise international governments and multilateral agencies, as well as NGOs that lobby and encourage policy change. We are now seeking an accomplished fundraising leader to join our high-performing Development and Alumni Engagement team, and design and lead our philanthropic strategy for Social Sciences. If you are ready to make a lasting contribution to research with global impact, we would like to hear from you. About you You will be an experienced major gifts fundraiser and manager, who brings a collaborative and relationship-based approach to ensure success in your endeavours. Your experience, authenticity and curiosity about the world around you, enables you to establish credibility quickly and gain the confidence of the stakeholders you work with. As a divisional team leader and member of the major giving leadership team, you will inspire a motivated and committed Social Sciences development team as well as engage and collaborate with other fundraising leaders across the collegiate network, to identify and leverage all opportunities that will enable the University to achieve its strategic ambitions. It will therefore be important that you: Are a self-starter, motivated to achieve against strategic goals within a complex environment; Have highly developed emotional intelligence and sophisticated interpersonal and diplomacy skills; Bring an entrepreneurial mindset and can-do attitude; and Are a collaborative and personable colleague and manager, with a track record of bringing people along to achieve and celebrate outcomes together. Higher education experience is desirable, while a passion for Oxford s mission and a desire to drive positive change through philanthropic partnerships are absolutely essential. In return Your happiness and wellbeing at work matter to us, so we offer a range of family friendly, financial and professional benefits, including: Opportunity for hybrid working Exceptional contributory pension scheme and salary sacrifice options 38 days annual leave Comprehensive childcare services and family-friendly leave schemes Cycle loan scheme Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans Subsidised University Sports Centre membership Engaging social groups and sports clubs beyond the workplace Use of the student discount card Totum Membership to CASE for advancement professionals Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities. We are partnering with Richmond Associates for this search. To request a copy of the candidate information pack, have a conversation or to apply, please contact Richmond Associates by following the Application button above. Closing date for applications is 10AM on Friday, 31 October 2025 Interviews are currently scheduled to take place from mid-November The University of Oxford Development Office is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences, and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicantmajos from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Join us in the ambitious Birmingham In Action campaign, which commits to raising over £600 million of charitable funding and 1 million volunteer hours, positioning the University of Birmingham as one of the leaders in philanthropy in the UK. To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Senior Philanthropy Manager to maximise philanthropic funding and to take our campaign to the next level. A key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office s (DARO) Fundraising team, you will be responsible for growing major gifts opportunities and building a sustainable pipeline of future donations. DARO exists to support this academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community. As a senior fundraiser, we re looking for someone who is innovative, self-motivated, and able to take ownership of fundraising opportunities, with particular alignment to one of the University s Colleges. You will have experience of delivering against financial targets, along with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling ask in both verbal and written form. You will also have an enthusiasm for building relationships, the skill to interact with high-level donors and supporters, and the ability to showcase the game changing work of our academics and clinicians. We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work. Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.