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Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid)
Up to £60966 per annum
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Head of Major Gifts
Kingston University
£60,966 plus excellent benefits
Full-time, permanent
Hybrid/ Kingston upon Thames


Are you a collaborative and dynamic fundraising leader ready to shape the future of philanthropy in higher education?

Kingston University is seeking an exceptional individual to lead their major gifts programme as part of their ambitious Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE) team. With a global alumni community of over 270,000 and a bold three-year strategy in place, this is a unique opportunity to drive transformational giving and make a lasting impact on student success, research innovation, and community engagement.

About the Role
As Head of Major Gifts, you’ll lead a strategic fundraising programme to grow annual income from £450,000 to £1m+ over three years. You’ll manage a high-performing team, build a robust prospect pipeline, and personally steward a portfolio of high-net-worth donors. Reporting to the Director of DARE, you’ll work closely with senior university leadership to align fundraising with Kingston’s visionary Town House Strategy.

This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will elevate major and transformational giving, diversify income streams, and embed a culture of philanthropy across the University.

About You
You’re a motivated and entrepreneurial fundraising professional with:

  • A proven track record of securing six-figure+ gifts
  • Experience leading successful fundraising teams and programmes
  • Outstanding relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders
  • Strategic vision and the ability to align fundraising with institutional priorities

    Ideally, you’ll bring experience from the higher education or charitable sector and be passionate about the power of philanthropy to transform lives.

    This is your chance to be part of a forward-thinking institution where your work will directly contribute to student outcomes, research excellence, and long-term sustainability.

    Benefits include:
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days (from entry at all levels), in addition to bank holidays
  • Three ‘meeting free’ weeks each year to create space for reflection and time to plan for the period ahead
  • Flexible working – we can consider and accommodate various work patterns
  • Family-friendly policies that support the needs of our employees
  • Exceptional professional development opportunities


Key Details

  • Location: Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid working, 2–3 days/week on campus)
  • Closing Date: 9am on 20 November 2025
  • Interview Date: 3 December in person


How to apply?
Please share a copy of your profile or CV with Philippa at Charity People as the first step.

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Charity People View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 0
Posted on: 29 October 2025
Closing date: 20 November 2025 at 09:00
Job ref: 103129
Tags: Fundraising, Major Donor