Director of Development, Schools Programme

Up to £103,559 plus significant market supplement where needed to ensure that the University is able to attract leading professionals to this critical position.

We are recruiting the position of Director of Development, Schools Programme, an exciting opportunity to join a globally renowned advancement office at one of the world's leading universities.

This is a key position for our office, leading our largest fundraising team responsible for generating philanthropic support for five of the University's six Schools ¿ Arts & Humanities, Biological Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Technology ¿ along with their many world-leading Faculties and Departments.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, University Programmes, and leading a team of 18, you will be responsible for fostering a high-performing, collaborative and mission-driven culture, ensuring your team are empowered to build meaningful, long-term donor relationships.

You will play a central role in shaping and delivering our strategic fundraising ambitions, building strong relationships with senior academic leaders, donors, and colleagues across the collegiate University.

You will be joining us at a time of real momentum. Our team is deeply embedded in the life of the University, partnering with some of the world's most brilliant minds to deliver transformational initiatives with lasting global impact.

This is a role in which the postholder will have real impact ¿ you will be leading a terrific team, raising more philanthropic income for the University than ever before.  This is an exciting, career-defining opportunity for someone who wants to make their mark at leadership level in higher education fundraising.

If you have a proven track record in leading fundraising teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships within a large organisation, we'd love to hear from you!

Cambridge Development & Alumni Relations is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.

Please contact them on info@weareconstellate.com  for further information or a confidential discussion about the role.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to info@weareconstellate.com  no later than midnight on Thursday 15 May 2025.

This role is based in central Cambridge. Cambridge Development & Alumni Relations practises a hybrid working model. The successful candidate will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days a week.

First round interviews for this position are due to take place on the week commencing the 2nd of June.

Second round interviews for this position are due to take place on the week commencing the 9th or 16th of June.

Please quote reference DH45738 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.