About us
We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges, and we’re determined to solve them.
There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative, and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives, and skills are seen as valuable assets.
About the role
As the Senior Philanthropy Manager (School of Management), you will be working to raise philanthropic income to support the School of Management’s fundraising priorities. With a portfolio including alumni, business leaders, corporations as well as trusts and foundations, you will be working closely with colleagues within the School of Management as they embark on ambitious plans to double their presence in Canary Wharf, enhance its student and academic offer and further cement its position as one of the country’s leading business schools.
We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time/flexible basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).
Salary details: UCL Grade 8 £52,762-£62,035
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 40% on-site (20% Bloomsbury and 20% Canary Wharf).
To find out more about the role, please contact Nick Marsden, Associate Director of Development (Faculties) by email: n.marsden@ucl.ac.uk
Please use the attached cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.
For more information about UCL Advancement, please visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/giving
About you
You will be an experienced fundraiser or have income-generating experience involving the management of high-value strategic partnerships. The successful candidate will thrive when working within a results-oriented environment and have a track record of achieving personal KPIs and income targets.
We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.
What we offer
We know that our people are our greatest asset, and in return, we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays.
Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to EDI
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and, for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion here.
For further information and to apply, please click here.