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Senior Philanthropy Manager (Science, Engineering, and Medicine) (107883-0125)

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.

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: Thursday 27 February 2025 at 11.55pm

INTERVIEW DATE: w/c 10 March 2025

Philanthropic Finance Administrator (106564-0125)

Responsible for processing philanthropic donations to the University on behalf of the Development and Alumni Engagement team. Responsible for the financial administration of specific elements of stewardship and disbursement activities.

Primarily responsible for the receipt, processing and recording of philanthropic donations made to the University of Warwick in accordance with the Development and Alumni Engagement team procedures and University Financial Regulations, ensuring adherence to financial controls and maintaining computer and paper-based records accordingly.

Responsible for the processing of financial transactions for the Development and Alumni Engagement team using the SAP financial system, and in accordance with the Development and Alumni Engagement team procedures and University Financial Regulations, ensuring adherence to financial controls. 

We are looking for someone who will primarily be responsible for the receipt, processing and recording of philanthropic donations made to the University of Warwick in accordance with the Development and Alumni Engagement team (DAE)procedures and University Financial Regulations, ensuring adherence to financial controls and maintaining computer and paper-based records accordingly.

Responsible for the processing of financial transactions for DAE using the SAP financial system, and in accordance with DAE procedures and University Financial Regulations, ensuring adherence to financial controls.

Responsible for maintaining accurate scholarship details of those Scholars supported by Philanthropy Using SITS (our student database). 

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 23rd February 2025 at 11.55pm

Interview Date: Week Commencing 10th March 2025

Events Administrator (104926-0125)

You will work closely with colleagues in Development and Alumni Engagement and across the University, to support the planning and delivery of events that enable mutually beneficial relationships with alumni, prospects and donors.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of a range of engagement events across multiple channels, including in person, online and hybrid events.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so. 

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

You are thoughtful of the attendee experience 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.

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 18 February 2025 at 11.55pm

Interview Date: TBC