Head of Development Social Sciences

Overview

Head of Development Social Sciences

University of Oxford

Location : Oxford, UK with some hybrid working options

Permanent and full-time role

Salary : Grade 10 : 65,336 - 75,439 per annum with possible extension to 82,255 (including Oxford University Weighting)

This is an exceptional leadership opportunity to join the leading higher education fundraising team outside North America.

The University of Oxford’s Social Sciences Division is one of the largest and most influential communities of social scientists in the world. Bringing together a diverse range of methodologies, themes, and fields of scholarship, our multi-disciplinary research thrives in an environment defined by academic excellence, independence, and innovation. Grounded in Oxford’s long tradition of independent scholarship and academic freedom, we deliver world-leading research that challenges ideas and develops new ways of understanding and improving society globally. Consistently ranked among the world’s top universities for social sciences, we engage with organisations, policymakers, and communities to translate knowledge into real-world impact, shaping policy and driving progress locally, nationally, and internationally. Our researchers advise international governments, multilateral agencies, and NGOs that lobby for policy change. We are seeking an accomplished fundraising leader to join our high-performing Development and Alumni Engagement team, and to design and lead our philanthropic strategy for Social Sciences. If you are ready to contribute to research with global impact, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of the philanthropic strategy for Social Sciences.
• Lead and develop the Social Sciences Development and Alumni Engagement team and collaborate with fundraising leaders across the collegiate network to identify and leverage opportunities to achieve strategic ambitions.
• Manage major gifts fundraising efforts with a collaborative, relationship-based approach to drive results.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to build partnerships that support research and global impact.

Qualifications

Benefits

To request a copy of the candidate information pack or to apply, please contact Richmond Associates at their job page or by email / phone as provided by the recruitment partner (no external links in this description).

Closing date for applications is 10 : 00 AM on Friday, 31 October 2025

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place from mid-November

The University of Oxford Development Office is committed to having a team that reflects the diverse community we serve. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and particularly welcome candidates from under-represented groups.

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