Deputy Head of Development – Medical SciencesUniversity of OxfordLocation: Oxford, UK with some hybrid working optionsPermanent and full-time roleSalary: Grade 9: £55,636 to £64,228 per annum with a possible extension to £70,209

The University of Oxford is one of the world’s leading biomedical universities recognised for our outstanding quality and depth across the medical research spectrum - from genes to molecules, to big data and populations.

With the honour of 12 Nobel Laureates over its long and distinguished history, our Medical Sciences Division is consistently at the forefront of innovative and life enhancing, and saving, science.

This is a career defining opportunity to join a sector-leading team and inspire philanthropic activity for some of the most exciting advancements in medicine and health.

Philanthropy has played a key role in enabling the ambitions of our Division and wider University.

As the Deputy Head of Development – Medical Sciences, you will work in lockstep with the Head of Development to drive our efforts to secure philanthropy that furthers this cutting-edge work, from developing treatments for brain and mental health and cancer, to preventing pandemics.

About youYou will be an experienced and collaborative fundraiser and people manager, and enjoy working in the major gifts arena of a fast-paced and target-driven environment.

Success in this role will require you to bring a track record of securing gifts at the 6-figure level or more, and be a strategic thinker and operator, a skilled communicator, flexible and able to adapt to change, and a natural and brilliant relationship builder.

All of this will underpin your success in establishing credibility and strong working relationships with people both internally and externally.

Higher education or medical sciences-related experience is desirable, while a passion for Oxford’s mission and a desire to drive positive change through philanthropic partnerships are absolutely essential.What We OfferYour happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:Flexible hybrid workingAn excellent contributory pension scheme38 days annual leaveMembership to CASETraining and development opportunitiesA comprehensive range of childcare servicesFamily leave schemesCycle loan schemeMembership to a variety of social and sports clubsDiscounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loanYou could be helping to deliver philanthropic support that funds breakthroughs in medical science and improve lives around the world. If this sounds like the kind of challenge you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you.We are partnering with Richmond Associates for this search.

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or +44 (0)20 3617 9240.Closing date for applications is 12pm on MONDAY, 6 JANUARY 2025Interviews are currently scheduled to take place from late January 2025The University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement Office is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences, and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.