Jobs in the Development and Alumni Relations Office

We are recruiting for a number of critical roles in our department. Come and join us at this global top 100 university, working with our alumni and supporter community across the world. A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other. 

We are currently in the first phase of our Durham Inspired campaign, a major philanthropic initiative which seeks to support the next generation of inspiration and leadership at Durham. We find it easy to be proud of the extraordinary people we have at Durham. We provide the inspiration, they achieve the extraordinary.

Stewardship Coordinator - Finance

The post of Stewardship Coordinator (Finance) sits within Advancement Service's stewardship team, working closely with colleagues across DARO and the wider university to help ensure long-term meaningful relationships with donors are nurtured and maintained. It is an important and valued function. With others, the team helps ensure donations to Durham are managed diligently and spent responsibly and according to the donor’s wishes. The team plays a key role in stewarding mass appeals and annual giving, but also develops and implements personalised stewardship plans for major donors and ensures all donations, whatever level, are acknowledged and recognised appropriately.

The Stewardship Coordinator (Finance) reports to the Stewardship Officer. This role requires someone who can plan and organise their own workload to help deliver a high volume and varied service function. You need to be methodical, diligent and a natural team player, with a supportive and positive mind-set. There will be opportunities for you to explore new stewardship initiatives and programmes to help us improve our service.

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Stewardship Coordinator

The post of Stewardship Coordinator sits within Advancement Service's stewardship team, working closely with colleagues across DARO and the wider university to help ensure long-term meaningful relationships with donors are nurtured and maintained. It is an important and valued function. With others, the team helps ensure donations to Durham are managed diligently and spent responsibly and according to the donor’s wishes. The team plays a key role in stewarding mass appeals and annual giving, but also develops and implements personalised stewardship plans for major donors and ensures all donations, whatever level, are acknowledged and recognised appropriately.

The Stewardship Coordinator reports to the Stewardship Officer. This role requires someone who can plan and organise their own workload to help deliver a high volume and varied service function. You need to be methodical, diligent and a natural team player, with a supportive and positive mind-set. There will be opportunities for you to express and develop your creative flair and to explore new stewardship initiatives and programmes to help us improve our service.t

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Alumni and Supporter Engagement Coordinator

The Alumni and Supporter Engagement Coordinator will predominantly act as a PA and operational support to the Deputy Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving. However, they will also coordinate a small portfolio of key administrative tasks, communications and engagement projects working in collaboration with colleagues across ASE/DARO, Colleges, Departments, Institutes, and other Professional Service Support units.

This role will suit a candidate who is a friendly and approachable team player, has a strong administrative background with excellent organisation capabilities, a keen eye for attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, and good project management skills.

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PA, Directors Office

The post holder would be responsible for coordination with all individual and group stakeholders engaging with the Director’s Office and would be primarily responsible for undertaking all management-level administration as outlined above.

In addition to daily tasks working with the Director of DARO, the post holder would also be expected to provide occasional ad hoc support and advice to the Director of Advancement, DARO Deputy Directors and team administrators, and to other senior University colleagues on a project basis.

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