Head of Development - MPLS

at  University of Oxford

The University of Oxford’s Development Office is seeking a talented development professional to lead Oxford’s fundraising for Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences.
An experienced fundraiser with a track record in securing major gifts and a creative approach to development, your inspiring management and leadership style, and outstanding collaboration and communication skills will guide the MPLS development team to secure significant philanthropic partnerships. These will span the breadth of the mathematical, physical, engineering and life sciences at Oxford, and will support all aspects of these disciplines’ fundamental and applied research – from developing new energy solutions, to understanding climate change, and helping to preserve biodiversity.

HOW TO APPLY:

This appointment is being managed by an external recruitment specialist agency. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please contact
William Pringle
Partner, Head of Charity, Arts, Culture & Heritage Practice
Berwick Partners
+44 (0) 207 518 2635 / +44 (0) 7515 919 648

William.Pringle@berwickpartners.co.uk

• Only applications received before 15 March 2024.

The Development Office 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

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• The Head of Development will manage a portfolio of more than 80 major gifts prospects, and will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of potential donors, typically in the range of £250,000-£2,500,000, delivering £3m per year. The post holder may need to collaborate on approaches with other University development staff, including the Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Development and External Affairs, and the Chief Development Officer.
• The Head of Development will line manage a successful team of fundraisers and will be responsible for bringing in a team total of £10 million.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE:

• A proven track record in major gift fundraising; also a strong natural drive towards getting out into the field and a demonstrable ability to ask successfully for significant gifts.
• The ability to represent the MPLS Division and the University among a range of external constituencies.
• An interest in higher education and in particular an understanding of Oxford University, its mission and its need for external funding in order to set the work of the Development Office in its proper context.
• You will be highly motivated and enthusiastic about the impact of research and teaching in MPLS.