Salary: £37,099 to £44,263 per annum Grade: Grade 08 Contract Type: Permanent
Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Friday 01 March 2024 Interview Date: Thursday 21 March 2024 Reference: 0061-24 Release Date: Monday 12 February 2024
Are you passionate about building meaningful relationships and securing vital funding for transformative projects? We're seeking an experienced Development Manager to drive our fundraising efforts, engaging major donors and corporate supporters to secure funding for the University's priority projects and initiatives in line with Aston University's 2030 strategy.
Working within a compact close-knit team means that each team member plays a pivotal role in shaping Aston University's future. This will not only allow for your personal and professional growth but also offers you a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact as your fundraising efforts will directly contribute to Aston's growth. We are ambitious for Aston, our team and for you and we will give you all the support you need to be successful.
This exciting position provides a unique opportunity to work on varied and exciting projects from student scholarships to globally important innovations in health. Working with colleagues from across the University's three Colleges, you will build corporate and major donor relationships that matter and have real impact on students and world-leading research. This includes working with exciting new potential supporters as well as some of our most enthusiastic current donors.
We are looking for an individual with experience of working in fundraising, either in a university or the charity sector and awareness of major donor and corporate fundraising. If you have excellent communication skills, are self- motivated, resourceful and have strong relationship development skills, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of Aston University and beyond.
What we offer
Evening and weekend working may be required for this role.
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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https: // www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston
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