Associate Director of Strategic Philanthropy (UCL Internal Applicants Only)

Ref Number

C16-00156

Professional Expertise

Fundraising and Philanthropy

Department

Vice-President (Advancement) (C16)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

£65,698–£71,357

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

06-Mar-2024

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.

As Associate Director, Strategic Philanthropy you will act as the Deputy to the Director of Strategic Philanthropy. You will manage the Strategic Philanthropy Manager in the team. In your line management capacity you will provide them with direction to help prioritise workload in support of some of the team’s more complex and most high value relationships and support them to thrive in their role.

You will be responsible for the engagement, cultivation and solicitation of some of UCL’s most significant relationships in order to secure philanthropic income at the seven- and eight-figure level.

We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time/flexible basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).

To find out more about the role, please contact Heather Gelles-Ebner, Director of Strategic Philanthropy, [email protected]

Please use the attach cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.

For more information about UCL Advancement, please visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/giving

Note: This post is open to UCL internal applicants only. 

You will have significant experience of working with high-net-worth individuals in a philanthropic context. With demonstrable experience of managing multiple and complex fundraising activities and leadership activities simultaneously.

You will have a proven track record of working closely with senior academics to achieve significant fundraising goals.  You will be viewed by others as a team player with a can-do attitude and show strong evidence of an ability to work both pro-actively and independently. Working collaboratively to seek views and take direction from your manager and other senior leaders will be second nature to you.

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours.

Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.