Head of Philanthropy (Health & Wellbeing)(Maternity Cover)

We have an exciting opportunity to join the University of Bath’s growing Advancement Office as our maternity cover for Head of Philanthropy for Health and Wellbeing research.

 About the role

This role is a 12-month maternity cover, from March 2024 until March 2025. This is an opportunity to lead in raising philanthropic funds for the University of Bath's Health-focused research priorities.

The post holder will be experienced in major gift fundraising. You will manage a portfolio with approximately 100 prospective donors, including High-Net-Worth Individuals (alumni and non-alumni), companies, and trusts. You will work closely with colleagues within the department and across the University to secure 6 figure gifts and achieve agreed annual fundraising targets.

This role is offered on a part-time (28.2 hours per week)(0.9FTE)

About you 

• Experience raising 5, 6 and 7-figure philanthropic gifts, managing the process from cultivation to stewardship.
• Confident and personable, with strong relationship management skills and the ability to communicate with colleagues and donors at all levels.
• Able to convey information in an engaging way, through proposals and reports.
• Understand all relevant legislation relating to data protection and fundraising best practices.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Cathryn Evans, Associate Director of Philanthropy (Research) on [email protected] All applications should be submitted through the university website.

About us

The department has recently been through a period of significant change, with investment in the team and a new senior leadership structure, making it an exciting time to join and be part of a new chapter in the University’s philanthropic journey.

We are a very friendly, collaborative, and creative team, and we look forward to welcoming you to be part of shaping our future success.

The University of Bath is an internationally recognised and award-winning institution with over 17,000 students from 130 countries. The University offers its students a well-rounded education: high-quality teaching from research-led academics; award-winning sports facilities; placements as an integral part of every undergraduate course; and a substantial and growing range of options for postgraduate study — the result is a very engaged student body with strong values and excellent levels of student satisfaction.

What we can offer you:

We aim to be an inclusive 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 our teams. 

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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