Development Manager (Islamic College)

Location/Salary/Contract: Cambridge (in-person), with flexibility for hybrid working where appropriate | Full-time, permanent | £43,000-£48,000 (dependent on experience)

The Opportunity

A Cambridge-based education and research institution, rooted in the Islamic tradition, is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising and donor engagement. This is a central role in building long-term sustainability, securing philanthropic income and strengthening relationships with supporters to underpin teaching, research and public programmes.

The Candidate

• Proven experience in development/fundraising, with a track record of securing philanthropic income and stewarding donors.
• Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders and communicating effectively with diverse supporters.
• Strong writing skills, able to produce persuasive cases for support, proposals and clear reporting.
• Experience planning and delivering campaigns and appeals, using data to guide priorities and activity.
• Comfortable managing a development function end-to-end, including pipeline management and database oversight.
• People management experience (or readiness to step into it), with sound judgement and a collaborative approach.

How to Apply

If you feel like you meet the requirements listed above, please apply immediately. Alternatively, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion.

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