Chief Development Officer

Posting date:	20 August 2025
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 September 2025
Location:	Durham, County Durham, DH1 5FA
Company:	Durham University
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	25001187_1755678301

Summary

Lead a £200m campaign. Shape the next 200 years.

Durham University seeks a visionary Chief Development Officer to drive Campaign 200, our bold £200m bicentenary fundraising initiative.

You will lead our global philanthropic strategy, inspire alumni engagement worldwide, and secure transformational seven and eight-figure gifts that will shape Durham's future for generations.

You will be a proven major-gifts leader with global vision, exceptional relationship skills, and the ability to influence at the highest levels.

You'll build on strong foundations, forge new global partnerships, and lead a talented team to deliver remarkable achievements.

This is a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at one of the world's great universities.

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