Director of Development

St John's College, Oxford

St John’s College, Oxford

Salary: c£100k

St John’s College, Oxford is a world-leading academic institution with a rich history dating back to 1555. Renowned for its breadth across more than thirty disciplines in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences, the College combines academic excellence with a vibrant, diverse, and internationally minded community. Its purpose is to support outstanding learning, research, and the flourishing of talent from all backgrounds, while fostering a strong sense of belonging and lifelong engagement.

This is an exceptional moment to join St John’s. With a new strategic plan launching in 2026 and ambitions to embark on a transformative fundraising campaign, the College is shaping a modern development and alumni relations function that reflects its values, heritage, and long-term vision.

Philanthropy at St John’s is rooted in community and connection. Through inspired giving, the College seeks to enhance academic excellence, support early-career academics and graduate scholarships, and enable projects that will have lasting impact. The Director of Development will play a pivotal role in this transformation, leading the creation of a coherent, values-driven development strategy, building meaningful relationships with alumni and supporters, and embedding philanthropy as a shared organisational priority.

If you are inspired by the opportunity to shape modern development within one of Oxford’s most respected colleges, and by the impact your leadership could have on generations of students and scholars, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Find out more and apply: https://starfishsearch.com/jobs/sjc-dir-dev/

Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026