Director of Advancement - University of Surrey

Placed: 14/06/17
Region: Surrey
Location: Guildford
Category: Jobs


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On a meteoric rise to success in the last 5 years, the University of Surrey has visionary plans and is looking for an equally ambitious Director of Advancement to join them.
Named Times University of the Year and University of the Year for Student Experience in 2016, the University is international in its focus, enterprising in its spirit and determined in its ambitions to contribute to global society. Ranked 4th in the UK by the Guardian, the University of Surrey is innovative, forward-thinking, and:
holds an outstanding record for student satisfaction and graduate employability;
invests in and undertakes world-class research that addresses the most pressing issues facing society today and tomorrow; and
Builds ever closer relationships with those of similar mind and purpose; so as to increase its contribution to society.
2017 will see the launch of a new 10 year vision and corporate strategy, under the direction of the Vice-Chancellor Professor Max Lu.  At the core of this vision will be the ambition to build on the University’s strengths to become a leading global research university and a destination of choice for higher learning, with an engaged and connected alumni and supporter network, and to be a preferred partner for government, business and industry internationally.
You will inspire and lead a high-performing team of fundraising and alumni relations professionals, and work very closely with the Vice Chancellor to engage further and significant support for the University of Surrey.  Critical to success in this demanding role will be your significant experience of cultivating and stewarding senior-level relationships with existing and prospective supporters.  To excel, you will need to swiftly demonstrate your sophisticated communication skills and diplomacy of the highest order, and the ability to gain the trust and confidence of those around you. 
If you are able to work at both a strategic and tactical level, and think this role could be the right next step, we’d like to hear from you. To view the information pack for this exceptional opportunity, please visit http://richmond-associates.com/jobs/director-of-advancement-2 or to arrange a confidential discussion with the consulting team please contact Emma Sheard, Candidate Consultant at Richmond Associates: esheard@richmond-associates.com, +44 (0)20 3617 9240.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 12th July 2017.

Price / Salary: Competitive salary and benefits