Job Reference Number: UOS025146

Job Title: Deputy Director of Campaigns

Faculty: Professional Services

Department: Department of Campaigns and Alumni Relations

Salary: Competitive salary

Closing Date: 20 February 2020

The University of Sheffield is seeking to recruit a Deputy Director of Campaigns to support and shape the University’s fundraising strategy and major gift fundraising to help deliver the University’s first major campaign.

You will provide critical support to the Director of Campaigns, working in close partnership with the Vice Chancellor and Executive team to drive a successful campaign.  You will be a strong leader, with a background in leading, motivating and enhancing the performance of a growing team.  You will lead by example as front line fundraiser and share your knowledge and experience as a coach to the team.

You will be a highly experienced fundraiser with a strong track record of successfully securing major gifts, and, in collaboration with the Director and the team, you will secure numerous, transformational donations from high-net-worth individuals and trusts and foundations. You will have experience of devising cultivation and solicitation strategies and a track record of managing a portfolio of major gifts prospects. 

As an excellent communicator and a great listener, you will be able to build rapport and develop long-term relationships with influential alumni and high level donors. You will also bring these skills to your work with senior colleagues in the University, developing strong working relationships and working in partnership with other teams.

Ranked 13th in the UK and 75th in the world by the QS World University Rankings, the University of Sheffield is a leading, global university renowned for the excellence, impact and distinctiveness of our research-led learning and teaching. One of the elite Russell Group of universities, the University has just under 29,000 students, drawn from 149 countries and studying a broad range of subjects across our five faculties. We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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