Director of Development Operations and Alumni Engagement
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 06 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Durham, County Durham, DH1 3LE |
| Cwmni: | Durham University |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 25001849_1770372059 |
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Director of Development Operations and Alumni Engagement
Location: Durham, UK
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Durham University is seeking an outstanding senior leader to appoint as Director of Development Operations and Alumni Engagement, a pivotal role within the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO). This position will provide strategic, integrated leadership across Advancement Operations, Stewardship, Campaign Management and Alumni Engagement - translating institutional priorities into coordinated delivery and measurable fundraising and engagement success.
Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will play a central role in driving income growth, diversifying fundraising streams and delivering a compelling, high-quality experience for alumni and donors worldwide. As a member of DARO's Senior Management Team, you will help shape strategy while ensuring operational excellence and strong governance underpin every aspect of our work.
In this role, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership for Development Operations, Stewardship, Campaign Management and Alumni Engagement, aligning activity with DARO and University priorities.
- Set clear objectives and performance standards, driving income growth and diversification across priority fundraising streams.
- Co-develop income stream strategies with senior colleagues and lead the delivery of Durham's alumni engagement strategy.
- Play a leading, externally facing role with key alumni and donor stakeholders, working closely with some of the University's most influential supporters.
- Oversee the strategic deployment of alumni communications, events, volunteering, benefits, and recognition programmes, ensuring best practice stewardship and compliance.
- Contribute centrally to campaign governance, including case development, gift opportunity design, and campaign narrative.
- Lead, recruit, coach and performance-manage high-performing teams through a clear metrics and outcomes framework.
- Build strong partnerships with academic and professional services colleagues to maximise institutional impact and foster a collaborative, results-driven culture.
We're looking for someone who can:
- Demonstrate senior-level experience in development operations, alumni engagement, or advancement within a complex organisation.
- Balance strategic vision with operational delivery, ensuring excellence in systems, processes, and stakeholder experience.
- Build credibility and influence with senior leaders, alumni, and donors at the highest level.
- Lead and motivate teams through change, embedding a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in one of the UK's leading universities - strengthening lifelong alumni relationships, enabling philanthropic success, and ensuring Durham's ambitions are delivered with impact, integrity, and excellence.
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