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BACKGROUND The University of Manchester Our vision is for The University of
About the Division of Development &
The University of Manchester has great
Alumni Relations
ambitions for further philanthropic
Manchester to be one of the leading
In the Division of Development and
universities in the world by 2020.
Alumni Relations, our aim is to help
The University of Manchester is part
everyone connected to The University of
of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, with outstanding facilities and the widest range of courses. We are highly respected across the globe
Manchester to make a positive impact in the world. •
to fulfill their potential, regardless of
as a centre of teaching excellence and innovative research. With 25 Nobel Prize winners among our
their background. •
brilliant discoveries, from splitting the atom to giving the world graphene. We’re committed to world-class research, an outstanding learning and student
We help our researchers make new discoveries and breakthroughs to
current and former staff and students, we have a history of world firsts and
We help the brightest young people
improve our world. •
We help alumni, donors and others to stay part of the Manchester story, wherever they might be
growth, and with consistent, strategic investment, we are aiming to raise £150M between 2016/17 and 2020/21. This income includes grants made to the University by independent organisations such as the North American Foundation for the University of Manchester (NAFUM) and the Hong Kong Foundation for the University of Manchester (HKFUM). Beyond philanthropy, in the past six years we have worked with over 6,000 alumni volunteers who are engaged in programmes that bring current students and alumni together in order to enhance the student experience
The Division aims to provide an
and take the University’s commitment
outstandingly communicative, engaging,
to Social Responsibility to new levels.
stimulating and rewarding experience
These award-winning and award-
The University of Manchester was the
to donors and alumni who wish to play
nominated programmes include the
first and most eminent of the civic
a partnership role in taking areas of
Manchester Gold mentoring programme,
universities, furthering the frontiers
shared interest forward. The University
‘meet the professionals’ careers events,
of knowledge through research and
benefits from the interest and support
School Governors programmes, work
teaching, but also contributing to the
of the UK’s largest alumni community for
placements and an international Global
well-being of its region and society more
a campus-based university, maintaining
Graduates Scheme that provides
widely. These aims have guided the
contact with more than 390,000 of its
students from low income backgrounds
institution ever since and continue to
alumni in over 190 countries.
with the opportunity to visit major
drive our strategic vision.
Annual philanthropic gift income has
global cities to meet with alumni across
experience, and social responsibility in everything we do.
www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/vision
grown from £2M in 2004/5 to over £19M in 2016/17.
a variety of sectors, providing a global perspective on their future career.
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THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (FSE) The University has a history of breaking
Each school has a powerful legacy of
new ground in science and engineering.
research and teaching success, and an
Rutherford began his work here on
interdisciplinary, collaborative approach
splitting the atom (and later received
to their areas of expertise. With some of
the Nobel prize in 1908 for his work
the highest quality staff and facilities and
on radioactivity). The ‘Baby’, the world’s
a broad spread of academic subjects,
first stored-program computer, and
the Faculty competes with the best
Manchester Mark 1 came into being
universities in the world. With a total
here. It is the birthplace of Chemical
income of over £200m per annum, over
Engineering. The world’s first steerable
9,500 students and over 1900 academic
The bringing together of industry
nanotechnology and particle physics.
radio telescope at Jodrell Bank was built
staff, the Faculty is equivalent to a
and academia to translate
It now wishes to build on this success
here by Bernard Lovell. Since 1906, when
medium-sized university in the UK.
revolutionary biotechnology
by broadening its major donor pool in
former student Joseph Thomson won the
A significant proportion of the research
discoveries into business
support of the vital work it undertakes
applications.
in addressing major national and
Nobel prize for physics, the Faculty has produced 19 Nobel laureates.
undertaken in the Faculty is worldleading in terms of quality, as shown
Key research areas include: •
The development of advanced materials that can transform – and even replace – existing technologies and materials
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Wide ranging work that will lead to the development of more sustainable energy solutions
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Within the University of Manchester, the
Donors to the Faculty of Science and Engineering since 2004 have supported a wide range of priorities ranging from PhD scholarships and early career research fellowships through to major research institutes. The Faculty has attracted a number of landmark gifts from donors over this period in pioneering areas such as
international issues including:
Today, the Faculty of Science and
by the results of the UK Research
Engineering comprises nine academic
Excellence Framework (REF) in 2014, and
Schools: Chemical Engineering and
by the award of the 2010 Nobel Prize
Analytical Science; Chemistry; Computer
for physics to two of our professors,
Science; Earth, Atmospheric and
Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov.
Environmental Sciences; Electrical
The University of Manchester’s
and Electronic Engineering; Materials;
research beacons are examples of
Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil
pioneering discoveries, interdisciplinary
Engineering; Mathematics; and Physics
collaboration and cross-sector
new computer revolution in artificial
and Astronomy.
partnerships that are tackling some of
intelligence and data science; and
Faculty has strong collaboration with
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Using novel engineering solutions
colleagues in the other two faculties:
to address inequality in food,
Humanities and Biology, Medicine
healthcare and infrastructure;
and Health. Many research activities in FSE are carried out in national and international collaborations.
the biggest questions facing the planet.
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Securing our energy future;
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Leading the revolution in industrial biotechnology;
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Playing a major role in leading a
Developing new advanced materials that will transform the world.
For more information on the Faculty visit http://www.se.manchester.ac.uk/
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JOB DESCRIPTION REPORTS TO
OVERALL PURPOSE
Senior Development Officer (FSE)
The Development Officer (Science & Engineering) will provide advice, consultancy and active input to private donor programmes. You will initiate contact and build relationships with prospective donors, actively develop and lead gift proposals for donors wishing to support the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and be a key relationship manager at University-wide level with private individual donors leading them towards support for agreed University philanthropic priorities.
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JOB DESCRIPTION MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES •
To identify areas of shared interest held by prospective/current private donors and the University and develop pathways of interest, participation and involvement that lead to tangible support for the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the University, principally through philanthropy
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To establish and manage the University’s relationship with a portfolio of donors and potential donors (typically giving £1,000 to £100,000 per annum), towards agreed targets and performance metrics. This will involve initiating contact, regular face to face and telephone discussions with prospective and current donors in the region, London and the rest of the UK, and occasionally internationally
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To work closely with the Senior Development Officer (Faculty of Science and Engineering) to identify emerging priorities and projects, prepare powerful and compelling written proposals and develop, commission and edit appropriate materials aimed at relevant donor audiences
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To understand the research themes and priorities of FSE, whilst being aware of and able to articulate key messages in other priority areas
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To lead, prepare and facilitate gift proposals for Faculty and University priorities to individuals and organisations in co-ordination and consultation with academic and DDAR colleagues. This will involve liaison with key stakeholders and high level copy writing to produce timely proposals by summarising detailed and often complex academic programmes in a style which is accessible and motivating for the audience
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To manage the processes involved in gift proposals and subsequent gift agreements, including detailed activity plans and associated multi-year budgets for donor-funded programmes, ensuring appropriate agreement and sign-off at Faculty, School and divisional level for all major gifts
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To provide consultancy and support to senior members of the academic community to facilitate their becoming successful in all aspects of major donor communications
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To act as an ambassador both internally and externally for the University
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To undertake travel across the UK as required, and to be flexible to work outside normal hours where necessary
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To undertake other such duties as may be required from time-to-time by the Senior Development Officer and Head of Philanthropy: Campus Masterplan and Interdisciplinary Research
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PERSON SPECIFICATION MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Essential
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Have proven experience of successful fundraising with high level private personal donors and philanthropists, or experience of income generation through relationship management
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Have proven experience of managing customer or client relationships with demonstrable ability to develop this skill to interact with ease with mid to senior level executives and/or philanthropists
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Have knowledge and understanding of philanthropy and charitable giving
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Have outstanding written and oral communication skills with experience of writing and presenting effective, clear and persuasive proposals
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Have a very high order of interpersonal skills with the necessary listening, influencing, negotiation and diplomatic skills to represent the University at senior levels
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Have excellent educational qualifications, ideally to degree level or equivalent; accompanied by a demonstrable interest and passion for securing funding aligned with the priorities of the Faculty of FSE
Desirable
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Be a catalytic team player who is committed to achieving shared goals and gains satisfaction from a team result
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Have enthusiasm and energy to act proactively, and the initiative, drive and commitment to work individually when required
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Have a resilient, can-do attitude with the tenacity and patience required to achieve fundraising outcomes
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Have a good eye for detail
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Have the ability to work under pressure and to effectively prioritise a varied and diverse workload
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Have a high level of computer literacy
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Be willing to work outside normal hours when required and undertake UK-based travel as necessary
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Have an empathy with, and understanding of, the worlds of business and academia
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Have knowledge of issues in UK higher education funding
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Have knowledge of, and interest in, the University’s scientific and engineering research priorities and how to most effectively communicate these to a lay audience
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Have experience of working with a wide range of colleagues from a variety of disciplines across a large and complex organisation
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HOW TO APPLY
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