DEVELOPMENT OFFICER,

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE (DARO)

£24,461 - £26,715 PER ANNUM

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO), part of the directorate of Corporate Communications, develops the relationship between the University and its alumni and other supporters, linking this to philanthropic commitment to the University.

This is a new, full-time, permanent post, and joins the team at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and growing Development initiatives, with a focus on regular giving, as well as gifts up to £5k, supporting initiatives which meet the university’s strategic priorities.

You will have experience in a fundraising, alumni relations or equivalent environment, with a good understanding of fundraising, and why people give. The successful candidate will be a results driven, dynamic team player, with the ability to deliver a regular giving cycle in collaboration with other DARO colleagues, as well as supporting and contributing to strategy around other areas of Development and Philanthropy. You will be a strong written and verbal communicator and passionate about your work, and the difference higher education can make in our communities and society.

The post is normally based in Chester (the DARO team are currently working remotely).

Candidates may download further details from our website and apply for the post via our Online Recruitment Website quoting reference number RA006088.

Closing date: Monday 8th March 2021.