Development Officer (Maternity Cover) – Full-time or Part-time
Our wonderful client, a prestigious Oxford educational institution is looking for a confident and ambitious people-person to join their Development Office. This exciting and busy role reporting into the Director of Development is responsible for fundraising through various channels, supporting with the organisation and delivery of events, and building relationships with potential future donors, all whilst acting as an ambassador for the organisation.

You will be confident and organised, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and come with an ambitious approach to fundraising.
Development Officer Responsibilities
* Building relationships with new and existing donors
* Securing four and five-figure gifts
* Creating fundraising appeals using email and direct mail
* Producing enticing copy for online and printed publications
* Working with the Director of Development to deliver a programme or stewardship activities
* Supporting with the planning and delivery of high-quality events
Development Officer Rewards
On top of a generous salary, you will receive:
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Cycle to work scheme
* Delicious meals provided during termtime
* 24-hour health support line
* A friendly and approachable team.
* There is also a pension scheme, life cover and income protection
The Company
Our client is a progressive educational institution. 
Development Officer Experience Essentials
To be successful in this role you will be an excellent communicator. You will be a natural people-person and be comfortable building relationships. You will be a team player and willing to chip in to help your colleagues, but equally happy getting your head down and working independently. You will ideally be educated to degree level or have proven experience within a fundraising role, or corporate environment. You will be proficient in MS office, and be comfortable recording, translating, and analysing data. You must be committed to the protection, safeguarding, and wellbeing of children and young people.
Due to the nature of the role, an enhanced DBS check will be required if you are offered the role. Please only apply if you are happy with this process.
Development Officer Location
Our client is based in Oxford, there is parking available on-site on a first come first served basis. There is also access to a bus service from certain locations.
This is a maternity-cover contract for a minimum of 9 months. The role is full-time for 5 days per week but for the right candidate could also be offered on a part-time basis. Working hours are 8.30am - 4.30pm (including a 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak) There is some flexibility for an early start and early finish.
The interview process will consist of your CV submission, followed by an in-person interview with the Director of Development and a short task. 
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