Salary
The starting salary will be from £27,344 up to £30,505 (on Grade D), depending on qualifications and experience.
Contractual hours
36.5
Package
Generous holiday allowances, flexible working and pension scheme.
Job category/type
Admin, Professional, Managerial
Date posted
08/11/2024
Job reference
R87583
Global Advancement (within External Engagement and Global Division)
This new full-time post is available from the 6th of January 2025 on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.
Summary of the role
The Donor Relations Officer is responsible for delivering the University’s Donor Relations strategy which ensures donors and supporters at all levels are thanked appropriately, informed of the impact of their donation and remain engaged with the University to support their ongoing cultivation.
The Donor Relations Officer will work closely with the Head of Donor Relations and colleagues responsible for fundraising to create and deliver strategic stewardship plans and touchpoints for Major (£25k+) and Principal (£250k+) donations in support of University priorities including support for students, research and the development of campuses in Devon and Cornwall.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about providing exceptional supporter engagement, who understands fundraising methodology and donor motivations, has excellent communication skills and enjoys working as part of an ambitious team.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.
With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
* 39 days leave per year
* options for flexible working
* numerous discounts at leading retailers
* onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
* sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
* stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Please contact Louise Mackay, Head of Donor Relations, l.a.mackay@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 723141
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are a migrant worker, you will need to ensure you have a visa which permits the right to work in the UK. Further details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are an existing Skilled Worker visa holder, we may be able to sponsor and will review the transitional arrangements - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/certificate-of-sponsorship-before-4-april-2024
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