Executive Assistant & Development Officer - Donor Stewardship

This role provides essential donor stewardship support across the Major Gift team and the wider Development and Alumni Relations and Engagement team. The role plays a critical role for managing the programme of cultivation and stewardship of the University’s top donors and prospects. Through the relationship management support you will provide to the Major Gift team, you will have a direct and visible impact on the income generated by the DARE team.

You will also support the functions and effective running of the wider DARE team and the Director of Development in providing varied, complex and confidential support.

The Person

We are looking for an excellent communicator with exceptional written and project management skills alongside organisational skills and a high level of IT proficiency. You will be able an agile, team-member who is able to manage your own workload and demonstrate your professional skills in supporting teams and working a variety of stakeholders.  You will have significant attention to detail and be able to demonstrate a proactive, problem-solving approach. This role will build on your communication, organisation and exceptional interpersonal skills in a professional environment.

Directorate/Function

With clear alignment to university core objectives and support from senior leadership, Kingston University’s Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement Team is poised to take forward an ambitious three-year strategy which will elevate its focus on transformative giving and diversify income streams to include more robust trusts and corporate giving programmes alongside maintenance of our solid foundation of annual giving and alumni engagement.   

As part of the three-year plan, we seek to recruit and appoint, individuals with exceptional skills and vision to help us drive forward our plans and who align with our values of innovation, ambition, entrepreneurship, and inclusion. 

The DARE team works across three key areas: development/major giving, alumni and supporter engagement, and alumni data. DARE sits within the Student Directorate (recruitment, admissions, student services and graduate success) which demonstrations our student-led approach and value placed on ensuring the quality of the journey from applicant to graduate and beyond. 

Further information

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.