Events Officer (WMG) (109375-1224)

You will work closely with colleagues in Development and Alumni Engagement and across the University, to plan and deliver alumniand supporter engagement events that enable mutually beneficial relationships in support of the university strategy. The post holder will be responsible for planning and delivering a range of engagement events across multiple channels, including in person, online and hybrid events.

This role will align particularly with the work of WMG (Warwick Manufacturing Group), wherespecialisms include digital technologies, energy, organisation and societal transformation, materials and manufacturing, and intelligent vehicles, WMG is creating a better tomorrow through innovation and learning today.

You have substantial experience of planning and delivering innovative and engaging events, and a clear passion for curating the right atmosphere to maximise engagement.

You are thoughtful of the attendee experience and enjoy creating unique and interesting experiences for your guests

and your attention to detail means that you maximise every area of an event. Your excellent communication skills allow you to work successfully alongside a variety of internal and external stakeholders, from students through to the University Executive board. You can problem solve quickly and effectively and find cost effective solutions as you manage a budget.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 05 January 2025 at 11.55pm

INTERVIEW DATE : Friday 24 January 2025

Philanthropy Officer – Trusts and Foundations (107386-1124)

Responsible to Senior Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations).

In this important role, you will raise philanthropic gifts from UK and international trusts and foundations, primarily but not exclusively, in support of our upcoming major philanthropic campaign aligned to the Faculty of Arts, the Warwick Arts Centre and student support.

You will be a confident, engaging and enthusiastic fundraiser, responsible for building and maintaining strong, professional and rewarding partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations, including their Trustees and key foundation staff. Managing a dynamic portfolio of prospects, you will be an excellent writer with the expertise to craft and lead compelling, high-quality proposals to secure a sustainable pipeline of 5/6 figure gifts for the University. You will also ensure the appropriate stewardship of current donors.

We’re looking for an effective communicator who will work closely with academics and central administration to develop mid-range fundraising opportunities to cultivate a sustainable pipeline of trust and foundation fundraising for the University.

CLOSING DATE: 24th January 2025 at 11.55pm

INTERVIEW DATE : W/C 3rd February 2025

Senior Philanthropy Manager (Science Engineering and Medicine) (107883-1124)

Responsible to the Head of Philanthropy. Responsible for a Philanthropy Officer.

In this role, you’ll lead the development of a portfolio of Major Gift prospects and projects for the aligned Faculty (Science, Engineering, and Medicine), and hold line management responsibility for Philanthropy Officer(s), as required, who will support Development Office led philanthropic priorities.

In this role you’ll be hybrid working within a hot-desking space within the Development and Alumni Engagement team on campus. We support the team to work remotely in accordance with our hybrid working policies.

We’re looking for a motivated individual who will be responsible for raising funds in a team of Major and Leadership Gift fundraisers. They’ll need to provide leadership and mentoring for individual team members, as well as managing a portfolio of prospects of their own.

We’re looking for an excellent communicator to join our growing Philanthropy team with the support of the Development and Alumni Engagement Team you’ll be responsible for delivering a minimum income target of £500,000 and maximising use of this resource.

Travel is a central part of this role. We are seeking someone able to travel internationally anywhere between one to ten times annually. Although we do predict travel, we are unable to guarantee these opportunities.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 11.55pm

INTERVIEW DATE : 22nd or 24th January 2025