Department: Marketing, Student Recruitment & Admissions
Location: York
Salary: £29,959 to £33,482 per annum
Hours: 37
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 April 2025 at midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025
Reference: 060-25
Full time permanent
Location: York
Introduction to YSJ University
Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.
Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.
The Team
The Fundraising and Alumni department are a small yet productive team of motivated individuals who work to provide support and services for our Alumni community and create opportunities to help our current students. The role assists in key communications, Alumni events, Fundraising campaigns, Scholarship opportunities, school engagement & Alumni connections as well as funding opportunities. We work very closely with our committed and loyal Alumni and build relationships with many to support our current students and wider community.
The Role
This role is a diverse role which offers an individual the opportunity to explore a number of fundraising projects and relationship development, as well as work in creating opportunities to engage our wider Alumni Community.
This role is responsible for gaining and maintaining regular donors, stewardship of donors and scholarship recipients, fundraising campaigns and activities. Working alongside colleagues who will support you in delivering key outcomes. This role also involves reaching out to Trusts in order to seek support and building relationships with prospective supporters of the University.
Required Skills and Experience
We are seeking an individual that has experience of working across multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and expectations, works well in a team as well as self-motivated. Experience of using databases is essential and enjoys working within a small team and challenging fundraising environment, keen to develop and introduce new ideas and reach out to the community.
Additional Information
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an in-person interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.
Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship; however, we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
Contact: Louise Gash, Fundraising and Alumni Relations Manager on 01904 876044 or l.gash@yorksj.ac.uk
We offer a range of family-friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
Application Process Support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate guidance which provides advice about completing the application process.
If you require a reasonable adjustment in order to apply for this position please contact vacancies@yorksj.ac.uk. Within the application form, there is an opportunity for you to request a reasonable adjustment at the interview stage of the process; however, if you wish to discuss this in further detail at any point in the process please do not hesitate to contact us. The following resource may help you adapt the device you are using to apply to suit your needs: My Computer My Way (abilitynet.org.uk)
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process, you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can assist you with this, but we would prefer you to share your answers in your own words.
Our Benefits Package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
1. Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
2. Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
3. Employee Assistance Programme
4. Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
5. On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
6. Relocation expenses package for certain roles
7. Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and Visa loan scheme for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further Information About Life at YSJ
Our candidate brochure provides further information about our culture, achievements, and testimonials from our employees.
Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 21 May 2025
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