Head of Philanthropy (Digital) (ED

The Advancement Office is seeking to appoint a Head of Philanthropy to focus on building engagement and securing funding to support our pioneering Digital Research. 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of cutting-edge research that seeks to make the world safer, smarter, and more connected. 

Our work explores the profound impact of the digital world on people’s lives and develops transformative technologies to improve our health and well-being and to tackle global challenges. 

From forecasting the Earth’s future climate and advancing supply chain efficiency to strengthening online protections, our research drives innovation and solutions that benefit society at every level.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. 

About The Advancement Office 

The Advancement Office is responsible for building long-term, impactful relationships with the University’s alumni, friends and supporters.  

We support a network of over 150,000 University of Bath alumni across 170 countries, as well as our wider community of supporters who generously give their time, expertise and philanthropy to the University.

Philanthropy is one of the main aspects of our work and donations are vital. They transform students’ lives through removing barriers to education, and advance important research in areas such as sustainability, health and wellbeing, and digital. We are pleased that 100% of every donation goes to the people and projects for which it is intended.

To find out more about the Advancement Office visit Join the Advancement Office

About you

As an experienced high-value fundraiser, you will identify and manage a portfolio of 80-100 prospective donors, including High-Net-Worth individuals (both alumni and non-alumni), companies, and trusts, in the UK and internationally. 

You will work closely with colleagues within the department and across the University to identify, cultivate and secure major gifts (6 figure+), in order to achieve an agreed annual fundraising target. 

We are seeking someone who:

Has experience raising five, six and seven figure philanthropic gifts, managing the process from cultivation to stewardship.Is confident and personable, with strong relationship management skills and the ability to inspire and collaborate with colleagues and donors at all levels.Can convey complex ideas in an engaging way, through proposals and reports.Has a sound understanding of all relevant legislation relating to data protection and fundraising best practices.

What we can offer you:

a very generous employer contributory pension schemegenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balancewe are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangementsan excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforcea wide range of personal and professional development opportunitiesa number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

Find out more about our benefits.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

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Closing Date: 06 Apr 2025

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £46,735 to £55,755