Head of Development (Major Gifts)

Saïd Business School Oxford, England Posted Aug 29, 2025

Full Time
Hybrid
Senior

Job description

The Head of Development (Major Gifts) position centres on this role presents a tremendous opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser who is keen to make their mark and build on their major gifts track record. It would suit someone who can bring additionally, an excellent benefits package will be available to the successful candidate, including enhanced access to executive education and professional development to the role.

Why this role may suit you

Programme participants arise from over 60 countries, creating a unique, democratic and diverse community. In the last financial year, philanthropic income exceeded £24m, with this years target sitting at an ambitious £40m.

What you would be doing

This role presents a tremendous opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser who is keen to make their mark and build on their major gifts track record. Have the opportunity to work with an international community and on gifts up to the seven-figure level. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.

The working style that fits

Additionally, an excellent benefits package will be available to the successful candidate, including enhanced access to executive education and professional development. Strong leadership and operational judgement.

What you need

  • You therefore need to bring proven experience of major donor fundraising, ideally with exposure to the corporate world, and a strong track record of working with subject matter exp.
  • Have an entrepreneurial mindset that is supported by your knowledge of fundraising best practice, and are extremely well organised to enable you to operate successfully in fast-pac.

Practical information

  • Grade 9: £55, - £64, per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1, per annum.
  • Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week) Saïd Business School blends the best of new and old.
  • Further benefits include 38 days holiday, a generous USS pension scheme and a hybrid working policy of two days per week Onsite.
  • Work model: Hybrid.
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