The Development Manager manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors, builds trusted relationships, and works towards securing £2 million in philanthropic support each year over time. You will collaborate with senior colleagues, faculty, volunteers and alumni to identify prospects, shape engagement strategies, develop compelling major gift proposals and cases for support, contribute to donor stewardship and communications, and maintain accurate prospect records. The role also supports the School’s fundraising strategy while ensuring compliance with University policies and fundraising regulations. Explore related higher education administration jobs.

You will need a good undergraduate degree or equivalent relevant professional experience. The School is looking for experience in fundraising, income generation, business development, partnerships or another relationship-led environment. You should be able to think strategically, identify opportunities, communicate persuasively, and build trusted relationships with senior or high-profile individuals, including the confidence to make appropriate requests for significant financial support. Strong organisational and communication skills, effective research ability, and proficiency with standard digital tools and databases are also essential. See academic CV guidance to tailor your application.

The role is based at the Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG. The School offers hybrid working, typically around 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely. You will be part of a collaborative department in an award-winning Oxford building with regular events and staff activities. Browse more university jobs to compare opportunities.

Submit an online application including a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria, your CV, and the details of two referees. The closing date is 12 noon UK time on Tuesday 29 September 2026. Use the free cover letter template to structure your supporting statement and review CV writing tips before applying.

Benefits include an excellent contributory pension scheme, 38 days’ annual leave, family leave schemes and childcare services, a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans, and membership to social and sports clubs. Staff also enjoy regular coffee/cake mornings and social events. Learn how strong employer branding supports talent attraction in higher education.

The Development Manager manages a portfolio of current and prospective donors, builds trusted relationships, and works towards securing £2 million in philanthropic support each year over time. You will collaborate with senior colleagues, faculty, volunteers and alumni to identify prospects, shape engagement strategies, develop compelling major gift proposals and cases for support, contribute to donor stewardship and communications, and maintain accurate prospect records. The role also supports the School’s fundraising strategy while ensuring compliance with University policies and fundraising regulations. Explore related higher education administration jobs.

You will need a good undergraduate degree or equivalent relevant professional experience. The School is looking for experience in fundraising, income generation, business development, partnerships or another relationship-led environment. You should be able to think strategically, identify opportunities, communicate persuasively, and build trusted relationships with senior or high-profile individuals, including the confidence to make appropriate requests for significant financial support. Strong organisational and communication skills, effective research ability, and proficiency with standard digital tools and databases are also essential. See academic CV guidance to tailor your application.

The role is based at the Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG. The School offers hybrid working, typically around 60% of working hours on-site and 40% remotely. You will be part of a collaborative department in an award-winning Oxford building with regular events and staff activities. Browse more university jobs to compare opportunities.

Submit an online application including a supporting statement that outlines how you meet the selection criteria, your CV, and the details of two referees. The closing date is 12 noon UK time on Tuesday 29 September 2026. Use the free cover letter template to structure your supporting statement and review CV writing tips before applying.

Benefits include an excellent contributory pension scheme, 38 days’ annual leave, family leave schemes and childcare services, a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans, and membership to social and sports clubs. Staff also enjoy regular coffee/cake mornings and social events. Learn how strong employer branding supports talent attraction in higher education.