Deputy Development Director

University of Cambridge - Wolfson College Cambridge

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person who wants to develop their fundraising skills whilst taking a leadership role in a small and ambitious team. If you have experience in fundraising and donor stewardship, and want to develop your skills in front-line fundraising, this could be the job for you. We are interested in hearing from applicants from the wider charity sector as well as higher education fundraisers.

This post has a key role in the Development Office, managing relationships with major donors and working closely with the rest of the team. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level with proven experience of major gift fundraising. They will have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with people at all levels and backgrounds, combined with an understanding of cultural sensitivity.

Further details of the role, the application procedure and the terms and conditions are available via the above 'Apply' button.

Interviews for short-listed candidates are planned for week beginning 6 April 2026.
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