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In the last 2 years, UCL has raised significant support towards the campaign, and the university leadership has supported the investment into the team through building further capacity and expertise across the Advancement division.  This newly created role is part of this commitment and will meet their ambition to create a bridge between a Regular Giving programme and Major Gift teams.

There has never been a more exciting time to join UCL’s Advancement office.

As the Associate Director of Leadership Annual Giving, you will design and lead UCL’s LAG programme, driving philanthropic income between £10,000 and £100,000.  You will manage a portfolio of leadership-level prospects and donors, secure new gifts, steward ongoing relationships, and ensure a strong progression of supporters toward the major gifts and legacies pipeline. You will also act as the key point of contact for academic referral prospects at this level, working closely with key faculty members to support their engagement in philanthropy.

Success here will require you to be both a strategist and a hands-on fundraiser, leading by example in cultivating relationships, devising solicitation strategies, and securing gifts.  You will be an excellent team player and be very experienced in working closely with colleagues to maximise giving at all levels, without losing sight of the strategy you are responsible for.  You will be ambitious and at ease with creating something new, and bring gravitas and the ability to assess and analyse data in order to evolve and continually improve programmes.  Your enterprising and solutions-focussed nature will help you to quickly gain the confidence of those round you.

In return, you will join a team of passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact.  This role comes with a Grade 9 role with a salary of £68,284 – £85,203 pa (inclusive of London Allowance), plus excellent benefits, including a sector-leading relocation package.

UCL says
“Our people really are our greatest asset, and we invest in them so that they can fulfil their potential.  Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets. We also prioritise work-life balance and offer hybrid and agile working as well as flexibility around working hours.  We are happy to receive part-time applications for all of our job opportunities, and can consider a 0.8FTE working pattern for this role. And we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.”

Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.

Closing date for applications: midnight on MONDAY, 27 JULY 2026.
First interviews at UCL will be held from mid-August 2026