Development Assistant Intern
Development Assistant Intern opportunity at Hertford
Are you currently enrolled as a Hertford student in a postgraduate course, or a Hertford alumnus who has graduated within the last 3 years? Are you looking for an intern opportunity to kick start your career, or simply want to earn and gain some work experience? Read on…
Hertford College are delighted to announce a new initiative within the Development team; an internship aimed at increasing the engagement between Hertford College, current students, recent alumni and collectively the whole Hertford Community. And at the same time, we offer a chance to gain fundraising experience in an ambitious and well supported team, a paid work experience placement for up to 12 months to one of our own. If successful, we aim to offer this opportunity on an annual basis to one lucky applicant.
The Development Assistant (intern) will play an important role in supporting Hertford’s alumni and fundraising operations. They will do this by managing key projects and administrative tasks.
The ideal candidate will be organised, enthusiastic and have good interpersonal skills. You will be a collaborative team player who can prioritise competing demands within a fast-paced working environment. This is an exciting time to join the friendly Development team and make a real impact on our alumni and fundraising programmes. To find out more please see the Further Particulars attached.
You will benefit from support and working in close collaboration with the rest of our committed Hertford community. We will invest in your personal development through training, mentoring and professional development. We offer a generous benefits package, including a pension scheme with the ability to select your contribution level, 28 days holiday plus bank holiday, an employee discount platform with access to thousands of retail discounts, social events and many more.
For the full job description and further details of the application process, please see the further particulars attached below.
Applications
Applications can be emailed to hr@hertford.ox.ac.uk. Please include the following attachments:
- CV (maximum 3 sides of A4)
- Covering letter detailing how your experience, skills and qualifications meet the criteria for the post
- A completed Application Form
Applicants are also asked to complete and return a Recruitment Monitoring Form, provided that they are happy to do so.
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 22nd September 2025
Interviews will take place the week commencing the 6th October 2025
This role is only open to applicants that are either currently enrolled as a Hertford student in a postgraduate course, or a Hertford alumnus who has graduated within the last 3 years.