The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s most successful higher education fundraising organisations, and to make a lasting impact by working with philanthropists in Hong Kong and China towards the Oxford Thinking Campaign- the largest and most ambitious in Europe with a goal of £3 billion.

We are looking for a highly versatile and motivated team player to join the Oxford China Office team in this key fundraising role. The post holder will have the opportunity to work with prominent donors and academics and possess a strong drive towards getting out in the field and developing purposeful and effective relationships with prospective benefactors. The post holder will be expected to liaise with senior academics to write fundraising proposals in English or Chinese, to spend part of his/her time identifying and meeting current or prospective donors both in Hong Kong and mainland China and to coordinate fundraising visits from University leaders to the region. As a core element of his/her activity, the post holder will be expected to work closely with China Office staff and other development professionals of the Collegiate University. A full list of responsibilities can be found in the full job description here: http://www.oxforduchina.org/job-opportunities.html

This is an exciting and stimulating role in a busy team, and the post holder will have the opportunity work on a wide variety of projects in the delivery of an ambitious fundraising plan. The Development Office and China Office culture is professional, collaborative and service-oriented, and values transparency, flexibility, trustworthiness, tenacity, energy, drive and the ability to act as an ambassador for the China Office and for the collegiate University.

Requirements:

Applicants will have an excellent general level of education with a Bachelors degree or above, superlative English and Chinese communication skills, an interest in UK higher education or educational fundraising, evidence of strategic and tactical thinking, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure. A background in educational fundraising is an asset but not essential, and experience in business development, consulting or sales may be relevant. For a full list of requirements, candidates must refer to the complete job description at: http://www.oxforduchina.org/job-opportunities.html

How to apply:

If you consider that you meet the selection criteria outlined in the full job description, please write to Apply Nowwith your CV, a cover letter explaining how you are qualified for the role, and two references. Please indicate if your referrers can be contacted at this time. Your cover letter should explain your relevant experience which may have been gained in employment, education, or you may have taken time away from these activities in order to raise a family, care for a dependant, or travel for example. Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that that you meet the selection criteria outlined in the detailed job description and we are happy to consider evidence of transferable skills or experience which you may have gained outside the context of paid employment or education.

All applications must be received by 5pm on Monday 18 September 2017.