Development Manager, University OF EAST ANGLIA

Development Manager – University of East Anglia

Join the Vice‑Chancellor’s Office and the Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office as a Development Manager (). The role focuses on securing major gifts that make a lasting difference to our fundraising campaign, Dare to Do Different.

As a full‑time Development Manager, you will personally manage a portfolio of major donor prospects, cultivating, soliciting and managing relationships to secure significant donations towards our themes of Climate, Health, Creative and Campus.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree or have equivalent qualifications and experience, have excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in fundraising or relationship management.

This position is available on an indefinite basis and offers a range of flexible working options, including annualised hours, compressed work days, part‑time, job share, term‑time only and/or hybrid arrangements.

• Professional relationship building with individuals to secure major gifts.
• Managing a portfolio of prospective donors and maintaining regular face‑to‑face meetings.
• Soliciting and securing significant donations towards university themes.
• Reporting on progress and contributing to strategy for the £100m fundraising campaign.

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications/experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong track record in fundraising, donation management or relationship management.
• Experience working with individual donors, preferably in philanthropy.

Starting salary from £38,784 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.

Full‑time, indefinite contract. Flexibility options: annualised hours, compressed working hours, part‑time, job share, term‑time only, hybrid.

Benefits include 44 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days – pro rata for part‑time).

Equality:
We strongly encourage applicants from under‑represented groups to apply, including those who are disabled, Black, Asian, from an ethnic minority, LGBTQ+ or any other protected group under the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Closing date: 19 January 2026.