Fundraising Manager – Full Time
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum based on working 35 hours per week.
The Fundraising Manager works within a small Development and Alumni Relations team and is responsible for the implementation and delivery of an innovative regular Giving Strategy, which aims to increase donor participation, as well as the value of philanthropic income to the annual fundraising programme.
You will need a proven track record of developing and delivering ‘Giving’ activities and communications; by phone, email, in person, and via other channels of communication. You will be an excellent communicator, have strong administration skills plus relevant knowledge of GDPR legislation relating to fundraising.
The role requires you to work at the Darwin College site in the centre of Cambridge with some flexibility to work from home. You will also be required to work occasionally outside of normal office hours to attend events in Cambridge and elsewhere as needed.
The full job description outlines the requirements of the post.
Benefits
- Free meals during working hours and college kitchen opening hours
- 33 days annual leave a year (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata for part time workers). After 5 years’ service your annual holiday entitlement will be increased by one day
- Non-contractual annual bonus
- Defined contribution Pension scheme
- Free access to the College gym
- Free on-site parking on a first come first served basis
- Training and Professional Development
- Access to the Cambridge University Library
To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter to recruitment@darwin.cam.ac.uk
Closing Date: 18th January 2026