Senior Philanthropy Operations Manager

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 8th October 2024.

Location: London / Hybrid (option to work remotely for up to 60% of work week)

Who we are

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global. We are a national leader in the humanities, and we promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange.

We are also a federation of 17 world class higher education institutions, with collaboration at the heart of our ethos. The University of London federation is a collective community of more than 240,000 learners and 50,000 staff, delivering world-leading research across all disciplines.

Our passion for increasing access to education and mobilising the collective power and expertise of the federation is central to our ability to transform lives around the world and address the global challenges of the future.

About the role

The University of London’s Development Office is responsible for delivering philanthropic support for the strategic fundraising priorities of the University. As Senior Philanthropy Operations Manager, you will act as the strategic lead for the data and information management that underpins all of the Development Office’s activities. This will include management of the Blackbaud CRM database (and all associated Blackbaud products), gift processing, reporting and analysis, as well as ensuring compliance with relevant data protection legislation. You will play a critical role in the successful delivery of the Library Transformation Programme campaign and other strategic fundraising priorities. You will also provide strategic data management and analysis that can be leveraged to enhance the performance of the University’s fundraising campaigns and engagement activities.

Who are we looking for?

With a strong awareness of the “big picture” issues in the HE sector, particularly in fundraising and engagement, you will bring experience in transforming strategic ideas into operational reality. You will confidently collaborate with senior staff and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Articulate and literate, you will present to senior staff and produce high-quality written work. Data literate, you will analyze and present data clearly to diverse audiences and effectively manage interactions with staff at all levels. You will lead and collaborate with a team of Development experts, leveraging significant experience in information and data management, IT, prospect research, and fundraising activities. Additionally, you will have experience in financial and budget management, interpreting financial information, and a solid understanding of charity legislation, fundraising regulation, and data protection.

Further information

The University will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.

The University currently operates a Hybrid Working framework involving a mix of working remotely and in the office. Typically, the majority of employees will be able to agree to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week, role dependent, however will be required to attend on specific days for training or team meetings.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Tuesday 8th October 2024.