Development Officer

Development OfficerDevelopment OfficerCandidate PackCandidate PackI am interested to meet you andhear your ideas about how youwould contribute to the success ofour team; we welcome yourapplication. Rachel LawsonFellow, Director of Developmentand Alumni RelationsThe role plays a fundamental partin generating philanthropic supportfor the College, it involves thedelivery of all aspects of theregular giving programme,including the telephonecampaign/giving day, supportingthe face-to-face cultivation andstewardship of regular givingprospects and donors, and theadministration of otherphilanthropic programmes. In return for hard work, flexibilityand commitment to deliveringresults, we offer a friendlyenvironment that is committed tosupporting the development ofstaff in their professional careers at all stages. Corpus remains astrong collegiate community wherestudents, staff and Fellows liveand work with each other.WELCOMEThank you for your interest in therole of Development Officer atCorpus Christi College. This is anexciting opportunity to work with adynamic office that hasdemonstrated increasingmomentum over the last 5 years. Iam so proud of the work we haveachieved as a team in this time,and excited by the opportunitiesyour arrival will provide to inspiremore members to enjoy andsupport their College. If you are a dedicated, driven andambitious individual who isinterested in growing theirfundraising career, you willbecome a key member of a muchrespected Development Officeteam that has celebrated manysuccesses across fundraising andalumni relations activities.CORPUS CHRISTI COLLEGECorpus Christi College is the sixth oldest college in theUniversity of Cambridge. Founded in 1352 by the Guildsof Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin Mary, it bears thedistinction of being the only College in Oxford orCambridge founded by their citizens. The College has a 650-year commitment to teaching andresearch, carried out on the site of its original foundationin the heart of medieval Cambridge. Today Corpus is a relaxed and friendly close-knit Collegethat provides an academic and residential environment forapproximately 60 Fellows and 550 students (300 under-graduates and 250 post-graduates) and currently employsaround 130 staff. The main site is located in central Cambridge with otheraccommodation provided in five main satellites, includingthe extensive complex at Leckhampton in Grange Road,which provides accommodation for both students andResearch and Visiting Fellows. The College’s Parker Library houses a collection ofmanuscripts of world-historical significance. The library isnamed after a former Master, Archbishop Matthew Parker.THE DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICEThe Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) at Corpus Christi College engages with the College’s 7300 alumni through arange of meetings, events, publications and initiatives throughout the year, allowing alumni and friends to keep in touch with theirCollege, to promote their lifelong association and encourage philanthropic support. Corpus has a motto, ‘Floreat Antiqua Domus’, which translated means ‘May the Old House Flourish’. By joining the team, you will helpto achieve this, ensuring the College’s continued success in every aspect of work that you do. Through your work, you will enable theCollege to understand and build relationships with its current and future alumni community.Last year Corpus received donations from over 850 donors and ran over 25 events. With your help, the College expects to grow itswork. Alumni contribute to a wide range of projects, including student support, our Bridging Course, and capital projects.THE OPPORTUNITYReporting to the Deputy DevelopmentDirector, this post is a key positionwithin the Development Office,executing a range of fundraising andengagement opportunities involvingthe Corpus community. Building on a platform of strongfundraising performance and alumniengagement, the role-holder will playan essential role in enabling Corpusto increase its fundraising fromalumni, friends of Corpus and othermembers of the community.The Development Officer will beresponsible for the delivery of allaspects of the regular givingprogramme, including the telephonecampaign/giving day, stewardship ofregular giving prospects and donorsand the administration around ourlegacy and recognition programmes. You will also support the DeputyDevelopment Director in the creationof content for both digital and printcommunications.You will work closely, and buildstrong, professional workingrelationships, with a wide range ofstakeholders across the College (andwider) community: Development team Alumni, donors and Friends ofCorpusCollege departments, particularlyTutorial, the Bursars office andFinance team.Development colleagues at othercolleges and within the UniversityKEY RESPONSIBILITIES FUNDRAISINGWork closely with the DeputyDevelopment Director toimplement the Collegefundraising priorities - portfoliospecific, regular giving anddonor recognition.Plan and administer a range offundraising projects including;direct email appeals, telephonefundraising, giving days anddigital fundraising. Administer the donorrecognition programme andestablish formal stewardship fornew and existing donors,working closely with the Giftsand Finance Officer to ensureaccurate gift recording andreporting. Assist the Deputy DevelopmentDirector in the creation oftailored presentations,proposals, briefing materialsand gift documents to supportdonor interactions andfundraising asks. DONOR ENGAGEMENT &STEWARDSHIPResearching new opportunitiesand initiatives within regulargiving, including developing andimplementing innovativeappeals.Ensure that effective cultivationand solicitation practices arefollowed to grow the communityof College supporters. Assist in the delivery ofcultivation and stewardshipevents, dinners and donorreceptions.Work with the DevelopmentAssistant to ensure thatstewardship systems andreporting are followed to ensurethat donors are thankedappropriately.OPERATIONAL &ADMINISTRATIONAdministration of regular andlegacy giving, under thedirection of the DeputyDevelopment Director.Provide and insight into donorbehaviours through dataanalytics, query reporting andpresentation.Administer the Master’s Circle ofBenefactors recognitionprogramme.Manage enquiries from donors,prospects, alumni and well-wishers in a friendly and helpfulmanner, ensuring that requestsare acted upon speedily andefficiently.Support the philanthropicprojects of special interestgroups, clubs, and societies.Liaise with counterparts at otherColleges and the University toshare best practice and identifyjoint opportunities.Ensure compliance with allrelevant legislation and policiesincluding the Code ofFundraising Practice, GDPR,and the Colleges GiftAcceptance Policy. PERSON SPECIFICATIONEXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSA working knowledge of fundraisingoperations, telephone campaign,regular gifing and/or giving dayplatforms.Knowledge of fundraising CRMs(preferably Raiser’s Edge NXT) andconfidence in using data to informdecisions using high quality datamanagement, query preparation,spreadsheet manipulation, andpresentation skills.An understanding of GDPR withinthe alumni relations fundraising andits impact on database management,data retention and consent. Excellent IT skills with experienceand understanding of MS Officesuite.An understanding of donorstewardship, legacy marketing, andtax efficient giving. Educated to degree level orequivalent.SKILLS & ATTRIBUTESHigh quality data preparation andanalysis skills. Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills,demonstrating respect for theformalities and understanding ofetiquette within a Cambridge college.Highly organised, with the ability tomanage multiple priorities anddeliver to deadlines under pressure.The ability to manage confidentialinformation and navigate complexinterpersonal dynamics. Embedded understanding of donorbehaviours and the donor journey.Positive outlook with the ability tolearn quickly and think creatively. Strong attention to detail, with driveto continuous improvement, whilstmaintaining a collaborative spirit.Commitment to the mission andvalues of Corpus Christi College andto the wider purpose of highereducation.TERMS & CONDITIONSLOCATIONCorpus Christi College,Cambridge, CB2 1RHSALARY & CONTRACTThis is a permanentappointment and the salarywill be £32,000 per annum. REPORTSReports to the DeputyDevelopment Director. PROBATIONThe appointment is subjectto an initial probationaryperiod of 6 months. Theprobationary period may beextended at the College’sdiscretion.HOURS OF WORKThe post  is a full time,office based role of 37.5hours per week. It requiresa dedicated candidate whowill work such hours as arenecessary to fulfil theresponsibilities of the post. Some flexibility will berequired to work a numberof evenings and weekendsfor attendance at events.Specific additional hourswill qualify for TOIL whenagreed in advance tosupport operationalrequirements.BENEFITSWe offer 35 days annualleave (including bankholidays) as well as:Workplace pensionCashback health planEmployee assistanceprogrammeDeath in Service benefitSports facilitiesincluding gym, squashcourts and tennis courtsLunch allowance Training & developmentopportunitiesLocal discounts via theUniversityCar Parking Tax free childcareschemeHOW TO APPLYTo apply for this role please send a covering letter and CVaddressed to the Director of Development and AlumniRelations to recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk.For an informal conversation about the role, you may contactthe Director of Development and Alumni Relations, RachelLawson, to organise a telephone conversation. You cancontact Rachel directly by email ondevelopment.director@corpus.cam.ac.uk. Further enquiriesabout your application may be made by email to the HRdepartment at recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk.The deadline for applications is Monday 16 March at 12Noon. Please note that the closing date for this post may bebrought forward if there is a high volume of applicants orextended if there are insufficient applicants. Earlyapplications are encouraged.Interviews will be held during the week of 23 March 2026.Corpus Christi College is an equal opportunities employer.As an employer, we care for and look after our employees,ensuring fair and equal treatment. Any necessary adjustments willbe considered to the above in keeping with the requirements ofthe Equality Act 2010. Corpus Christi CollegeTrumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RH+44 1223 338000development@corpus.cam.ac.uk www.corpus.cam.ac.ukCorpus Christi CollegeTrumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RH+44 1223 338000development@corpus.cam.ac.uk www.corpus.cam.ac.uk