At the University of Greenwich we are making significant progress towards our mission of becoming the best modern University in the UK by 2030. We are a diverse community of 19,000 students, in the top ten in the UK for social diversity, with an international reputation for our research, which is making an impact locally and globally. In the last year we have made notable improvements in student satisfaction, graduate outcomes, and research quality and impact as evidenced by REF 2021.
Our community of alumni and friends are key to realising our vision to truly deliver ‘education without boundaries’ in multiple contexts. Our award-winning alumni and fundraising team are poised for a step-change in philanthropic support for the university.
This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker to help shape our emerging fundraising programme. The role holder will work closely with colleagues university-wide to identify fundraising priorities and opportunities aligned with strategic priorities. They will also support the Head of Alumni and Fundraising and other senior colleagues in the preparation of proposal materials for significant and transformational gifts.
The Senior Fundraising Manager will exhibit strong communications skills, a solution-focused approach, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
If you are entrepreneurial, have outstanding relationship skills and a track record in major gifts fundraising or equivalent experience, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Mary Davies, Head of Alumni and Fundraising, [email protected].
Should you have any recruitment related queries please contact the People Directorate Operations Team on [email protected]
Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found by clicking the ‘Apply’ button above.
To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Click the ‘Apply’ button above.
We are looking for people who can help us deliver our mission of transforming lives through inspired teaching and research, through our values.
We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly encourage applications from [protected characteristic(s)], who are currently under-represented within the University of Greenwich at these levels/within these areas.
We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff, and removing barriers to improve inclusion.
We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.
We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management.
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