Fundraising Careers

Your Future Says Surrey  

At the University of Surrey, we’ve raised £60 million in less than three years through our “The Future Says Surrey” campaign - but we’re not stopping there. We want to continue funding groundbreaking research in vital areas including the future of medicine, climate change and artificial intelligence. We’re dedicated to giving our students fairer opportunities and empowering those from underrepresented backgrounds. Are you looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and develop your career? Are you ready to join us and make a global impact? Your Future Says Surrey.  

The Roles  

If you share our passion for the transformative power of higher education, we’d love to hear from you.  

We’re looking for experienced fundraising and proposal writing professionals at all levels including Officer (salary range: £36,024-£44,263), Manager (salary range: £45,585-£54,395) and Associate Director (salary range: £56,021-£66,857) level, specialising in major gifts, principal gifts, legacies and as well as proposal writing. Permanent, fixed-term, full-time and part-time roles are available.  

If you’re looking for a role with a strong sense of purpose and looking to work in a collaborative way with a dynamic, and professional team, we encourage you to apply. 

What’s in it for you?  

One of the most rewarding aspects of working in the Advancement Team at the University of Surrey is knowing you are contributing to positive change every day. A role with us means you could give talented young people the chance to study at Surrey regardless of their financial background, and fund research that aims to solve society’s most urgent issues.  

At Surrey we value individuals and offer a competitive rewards package based on your experience. We’re committed to developing your skills and helping you progress in your career at Surrey. Our beautiful leafy campus is an inspiring place to work, and our hybrid work policy gives you the flexibility to balance your work with your lifestyle or family commitments.  

Find out more 

To be considered for the roles, please submit a formal application via the University of Surrey Website. Interviews will take place on Friday 25th October 2024.