Ref: SRF35775

We need an aspiring individual giving fundraiser and excellent project manager to support the delivery of a range of projects which raise funds from alumni and supporters, including Reading FundSpace (our crowdfunding platform), telephone campaigns, online fundraising, and other new initiatives.

This is a crucial time for the University’s regular giving programme. Regular giving has been central to the additional support provided to students through the COVID-19 pandemic, and will continue to be for the duration of this contract,

You will have:

• A demonstrable interest in and experience of fundraising
• Experience planning and managing long term projects
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good all round IT skills

For an informal contact about the role, please contact either Edd Pickering, Head of Fundraising, on 01180 378 2730 or e.w.pickering@reading.ac.uk or Dylan Parkes, Director of Alumni & Supporter Engagement on 0118 378 2721 or d.parkes@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

To apply, please visit our website

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 25 July 2021.

Interviews will be held on 20 August 2021.