Many backgrounds, one team
Welcome from Matt Ferguson
Climate change, pandemic research, conflict resolution, designing sustainable materials and environments – identifying solutions for these problems is the challenge for the second half of the 21st century. Warwick’s researchers are world leaders in all of these areas, and philanthropy and alumni support are vital to empowering them to solve global challenges.
Join us and you’ll be helping young people from less represented backgrounds thrive at university, engaging our alumni community to support current students and generating support for truly brilliant research. We’re looking for stand-out individuals to help us drive our ambitious fundraising plans as well as helping us build long lasting relationships with our excellent alumni and supporter community.
I hope these pages give you a real feel for the energy within our Development and Alumni Engagement team. If you’re looking for a role where you will directly make a difference to people’s lives, we look forward to meeting you.
Matt Ferguson, Director of Development and Alumni Engagement
Society doesn't stand still - and neither do we.
We’re very excited as we enter the early planning stages of a new major philanthropic campaign, which will significantly scale the ambition for the University’s fundraising and engagement activity. As a team, we have a major role to play in helping break down barriers to education and advancing research addressing some of our planet’s biggest challenges.
The University of Warwick is investing in our team and over the next three years, our team will be doubling in size. There will be positions in all areas of Philanthropy, Alumni Engagement and Development Services at all levels.
Meet Ed, our Senior Philanthropy Manager (WMG)
Ed tells why after 18 years working as a sales executive for a UK car company, he joined the team, and how his career has progressed in the last 12 months.
Meet Sabath, our Donor Relations Officer
Sabath is one of our Donor Relations Officers. She tells you all about working in donor relations.
Meet Sara, our Philanthropy Manager - Development
Sara talks about why she thinks Warwick is a kind employer.
Hear from Jo, our Senior Donor Relations Manager - Development
Jo tells us all about the benefits of hybrid working and how it helps her manage her childcare.
Diverse, inclusive and dynamic
We’ve always believed in the power of bringing together different kinds of people, with different life experiences, different backgrounds and different ways of thinking. We want to build a diverse, inclusive and dynamic team.
We’re seeking talented applicants who bring a range of skills and come from a variety of different backgrounds. We welcome experienced professionals and support and train those who want to transition from other careers. We welcome and embrace diversity and offer work flexibility.
Here's Alicia one of our Prospect Research Officers
Alicia is studying part-time for a degree alongside her full-time job with the team. She talks about her experience of career development.
Meet Matt, Director of Development and Alumni Engagement
Matt talks about his vision for the campaign project.
Meet Eleanor, our Senior Philanthropy Manager (Arts)
Eleanor tells you about her favourite places on campus.
Meet Rosalyn, Senior Philanthropy Manager (Individual Giving)
Rosalyn relocated from the US to join our team in the UK. She talks about her experience and where she chose to live.