Senior Development Manager

Salary: Grade 8 - £47,389 - £56,535 per annum Location: Durham / Hybrid - At least two days on campus Type: Permanent and Interim, Full-time Help shape the future of a globally recognised university as Durham builds towards its bicentenary and an ambitious fundraising campaign. Who we are Durham University is one of the world''s leading universities, combining academic excellence, a distinctive collegiate community and a global network of more than 200,000 alumni and supporters. As we approach our bicentenary in 2032, philanthropy will help us widen opportunity, support world-leading research, enrich student experience and invest in projects that benefit future generations through an ambitious fundraising campaign. The campaign will build on almost 200 years of achievement and create new opportunities for students, researchers and communities. The Development and Alumni Relations Office sits at the centre of this work, building lifelong relationships with supporters and securing philanthropic investment. About the role We are recruiting a Senior Development Manager to join our Major Gifts Team. Postholder will manage a portfolio of alumni and supporters with the potential to make gifts of between £100k and £1m. You will identify, cultivate, solicit and steward donors, working closely with senior leaders, academics and colleagues across the University to develop compelling opportunities for support. What we are looking for We are seeking confident, relationship-led ..... full job details .....