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The Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) of the University of Oxford house some of the world’s most significant collections.
Oxford UK
£65,336 - £75,439 pa with possible extension to £82,255 
Closing CLOSEDThey serve as the front door to the wealth of knowledge and research generated at Oxford, welcoming over 3.5 million visitors each year.
Representing the UK’s first public museums and botanic gardens and one of Europe’s oldest libraries, Oxford’s GLAM institutions house a collection of c. 32 million objects, specimens and printed items, promoting research, learning and enjoyment, and provide important places of scholarly enquiry.
A hugely exciting opportunity has arisen to play a central role in coordinating and leading the fundraising efforts across the GLAM institutions. It will require an exceptional person to build on the achievements of the past and shape the next phase of Oxford’s philanthropic ambitions and outcomes.
About you
You will be confident in your ability to operate at this leadership level and have substantial experience of working with leading individual philanthropists and trusts & foundations, to deliver highly successful income generating activities. Working in close collaboration with the GLAM Directors and Curators, you will identify opportunities and design strategies that will raise their ambitions and maximise philanthropic support. Leading a high-performing GLAM development team by example, you will work collegially with fundraising colleagues across the University and manage your own portfolio of donors with ease. Success in this role will therefore require an inspirational, inclusive and collaborative fundraising leader with experience of leading and motivating teams, and an imaginative and enterprising approach to achieving outstanding results.
Experience of the cultural sector is highly desirable, while a passion for Oxford’s mission and a desire to drive positive change through philanthropic partnerships are absolutely essential.
In return
Your happiness and wellbeing at work matter and the university offers a range of family friendly, financial and professional benefits, including:
- Opportunity for hybrid working
- Exceptional contributory pension scheme and salary sacrifice options
- 38 days annual leave
- Comprehensive childcare services and family-friendly leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
- Subsidised University Sports Centre membership
- Engaging social groups and sports clubs beyond the workplace
- Use of the student discount card Totum
- Membership to CASE for advancement professionals
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities.
Visa sponsorship would be available for international candidates.
Closing date for applications is 10AM on Friday, 31 October 2025
First Stage Interviews: Thursday 27th November 2025
Second Stage Interviews: Friday 12th December 2025
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
The University of Oxford Development Office is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences, and reflects the community that we serve. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.
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