Development Manager (Islamic College)

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of the fundraising and donor engagement strategy, meeting agreed income targets.
• Cultivate, steward and grow relationships with donors, partners and prospects, building a healthy pipeline.
• Develop compelling cases for support, donor proposals and stewardship reporting.
• Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns and appeals across individual giving and related income streams.
• Oversee donor data management, reporting and compliance, including the donor database and processes.
• Provide regular performance reporting and insight to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Line manage the Communications function, ensuring priorities and content support fundraising and engagement objectives across public-facing and digital channels.

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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English