Head of Campaign Planning and Performance United Kingdom
Job description
Permanent, Full Time Role.
This is an exciting time to be joining the Development and Alumni Engagement Team (DAE) at the University of Warwick.
We’re entering the early planning stages of a new major philanthropic campaign, which will significantly scale the ambition for the University’s fundraising and engagement activity. To enable the campaign, we’re investing in Operations, and have created a new team under the Head of Campaign Planning and Performance.
To lead the team, we’re looking for someone who has a passion for making a difference and the skills to make things happen. As the Head of Campaign Planning and Performance you will play a key role in building the operational resilience and planning infrastructure that will enable DAE and the University of Warwick embark on our most ambitious campaign yet. With the objectives of increasing the active engagement of our alumni, students and staff communities and raising new and transformative funds in support of the University’s strategic philanthropic priorities, there is an enormous impact to be made.
The post holder will work closely with DAE’s Senior Leadership Team and programme leads, to create and develop the campaign plan and infrastructure. They will be responsible for building the framework that will monitor and evaluate the team’s success, and for evolving DAEs operational ways of working to enable the highest levels of ambition, creativity and professionalism. They will lead a growing team that includes a Campaign Project Development Manager, Senior Fundraising Writer, Learning and Development Officer and the Philanthropic Finance function. Responsibilities include building relationships with senior members of the University Executive, Senior Faculty and Senior Volunteers from within our alumni and supporter communities.
As a team, we have a major role to play in helping break down barriers to education and advancing research addressing some of our planet's biggest challenges.
Our alumni and donor community creates lasting value in society and the economy through supporting students, research and facilities at Warwick.
If this sounds like a good team to be a part of, and an exciting challenge, then I look forward to meeting with you.
Andrea Crowley, Deputy Director (Alumni and Supporter Engagement)
We know that attracting the highest quality staff is fundamental to achieving our aims. We’re committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection practice is professional, fair and effective. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here.
How to Apply
If you wish to apply, please submit your current CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 by 5th June 2023 to [email protected] inserting “Application – Head of Campaign Planning and Performance, University of Warwick” into the subject field.
When writing your cover letter, please ensure that you provide specific examples to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills addressing the specific criteria set out.
We recognise that some of your experience may be from unpaid roles as well as paid employment – please include any voluntary work if it helps to show why you are the right candidate for the job.
If you would like an informal discussion with Polly Symondson (Polly Symondson Recruitment) to find out more about the role before submitting an application we encourage you to email: [email protected] or call 07971 098331 or email [email protected]
The University of Warwick values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We guarantee to offer an interview to those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify you from acquiring the post.
Interviews are expected to take place on 15th June.
Job Description
To develop and drive a campaign plan and performance strategy that enables Warwick’s Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE) team deliver its ambitious campaign objectives. To design and develop a framework for ongoing monitoring, evaluation and reporting of DAE performance against campaign objectives and implementing strategies to ensure successful outcomes across the team. Manage individual relationships with key departmental stakeholders and senior alumni and supporter volunteers, to generate support and influence for the campaign. Develop and lead the annual strategic planning cycle, generating insight to support SLT in decision making and making recommendations to improve performance and deploy resources and talent in the most effective way.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
As directed by Deputy Director of Development (Strategy & Operations) but will include:
Campaign Planning:
Lead the team in creating and managing the delivery of an overarching campaign strategy and associated work plan that enables DAE achieve its ambitious campaign targets of increasing philanthropic income and alumni engagement in support of institutional priorities. Includes:
- Provide expert advice and guidance to stakeholders on campaign methods, working closely with the DAE team and senior internal and external stakeholders, design and implement a governance framework that ensures campaign policies, processes and activities comply with institutional, legal and regulatory requirements, including the Fundraising Regulator.
- Lead the team in procuring agencies and suppliers to support campaign related activities, managing relationships with suppliers and coordinating with internal teams to ensure all necessary campaign communications, operations and support systems are in place.
Performance Monitoring and Evaluation:
Work collaboratively with DAE senior leadership and programme leads to develop a process for monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on planning and performance across the team. Develop and lead the annual strategic planning cycle, generating insight to support SLT in decision making and making recommendations to improve performance and deploy resources and talent in the most effective way.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Manage individual relationships with key departmental stakeholders and senior alumni and supporter volunteers, to generate support and influence for the campaign. Act as secretary to campaign executive and/or advisory boards and ensure risks are proactively managed on behalf of the Department.
Organisational Development and Retention:
Responsible for championing departmental behaviours. Lead the ongoing review and delivery of training and development requirements across the department and implement organisational development projects to enable DAE to attract and retain the best staff.
Team Leadership:
Provide direction to the Campaign Project Development Manager and Philanthropic Finance Manager and lead the team in ensuring campaign priorities priority are reviewed, costed and approved and campaign funds are accurately reported, allocated and disbursed to achieve maximum impact.
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Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.
We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here.
The University of Warwick holds an Athena SWAN Silver award; a national initiative to promote gender equality for all staff and students. Further information about the work of the University in relation to Athena SWAN can be found at the following link: Athena Swan (warwick.ac.uk)
The University of Warwick is one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University alliance, whose aim is to become by 2025 an open, multicultural, confederated operation of connected campuses.
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