Development Operations Officer

The Development Operations Officer is a key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) and is responsible for managing and maintaining the DARS (Development and Alumni Relations System) database, which underpins all DARO activities. This includes overseeing data processes, imports, exports, and supporting other Development and Alumni Office projects and tasks.

The successful candidate will also proactively identify new prospects by researching alumni, interrogating the DARS database, and employing other prospect identification techniques. They will manage the stewardship reporting cycle for key donors and support the Regular Giving Manager in their activities, including gift processing and reporting.

The appointee will be proficient in the use of databases and experienced in GDPR administration. A flexible and adaptable attitude is essential, as some out-of-hours work and travel within the UK and abroad may occasionally be required. The role requires excellent interpersonal, organisational, and planning skills, as well as the ability to work independently and make decisions when needed. Experience in prospect research within a charity or higher education environment is desirable.

In return, you will benefit from working for a warm, supportive, and inclusive organisation offering strong opportunities for professional development, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A free three-course lunch.
• Excellent annual leave entitlement (up to 38 days per year) and additional days for long service.
• Subsidised bus pass loans, season ticket loans and cycle scheme loan.
• Access to the College’s employee assistance programme (a 24-hour telephone and online advisory and counselling service).
• Discount in University shops, free entry to other colleges and libraries, discounted computer software from the University Computing Service, free access to the Botanical Gardens and Harcourt Arboretum and discounted membership of the University’s gym and pool.
• Free annual flu vaccination.

The post is eligible for membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) which provides income when you retire plus sickness and life assurance benefits. Further details can be found at https://finance.admin.ox.ac.uk/pensions.

We are a very sociable team and arrange various staff events throughout the year including quizzes, a summer BBQ, a Christmas event and more.

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Application Process

Interested applicants should forward the following documents:

1. A Cover Sheet detailing the names and contact details of two referees;
2. A current CV;
3. A covering letter, which explains how you meet the selection criteria for the post.

Documents should be sent preferably by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk by GMT 09:00 on Monday, 5 January 2026.  Postal Applications should be sent to the HR Manager, St Edmund Hall, Queen’s Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AR.

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday, 13 January 2026 in Oxford.

Informal enquiries about the post should be directed by email to recruitment@seh.ox.ac.uk.

Equality of Opportunity

The Equal Opportunities policy of the College requires that all staff are offered equal opportunities within employment. Entry into employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria related to the post. Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Recruitment Monitoring

Please consider completing the online Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.  Submission of this form is voluntary and does not form part of the selection process, but we would be grateful if you are willing to return it with your application to assist us with our equal opportunity monitoring. A paper copy can be obtained here.