At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fundraising and alumni operations for a transformative campaign at Hughes Hall.
- Company: Hughes Hall, a progressive and inclusive College of the University of Cambridge.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape the future of a historic institution and make a significant impact.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and help redefine what a Cambridge College can be.
- Why this job: Be part of a major anniversary campaign aiming to raise £30-50m for scholarships and projects.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in securing major gifts and leading successful campaigns.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Hughes Hall is one of the largest constituent Colleges of the University of
Cambridge: progressive, international and egalitarian, with a distinctive commitment to putting learning and research at the service of wider society.
As Hughes Hall looks ahead to its 150th anniversary in 2035, the College is entering a period of major transformation.
With a highly international student body, a growing global alumni community and ambitious plans across education, impact and the estate, Hughes Hall seeks to reimagine what a Cambridge College can be: outward-looking, inclusive, and connected to the challenges of the wider world.
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious individual to lead the College's fundraising and alumni operation as Development Director.
Reporting to the President, Sir Laurie Bristow, the postholder will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, and will lead a small development office.
They will lead a major anniversary campaign, expected to raise in the region of £30-50m over the next decade to support scholarships, transformational capital projects and wider social impact.
The post holder will likely be a senior development professional with a proven track record of securing major gifts.
They will have first-hand experience leading, or being instrumental in, major campaigns.
They will be prepared to travel in the UK and internationally to cultivate prospective donors and stakeholders.
Strong candidates will be energetic, confident communicators and relationship builders, able to act as a warm, credible and energetic ambassador for Hughes Hall.
They will combine strategic judgement with a hands-on approach, be able to speak and inspire an audience, and to lead a successful team.
This is a mission-critical appointment at an exciting moment for Hughes Hall.
It is a rare opportunity to design and lead the first major philanthropic campaign in Hughes Hall's history, and to help shape the College's future as it approaches its 15th anniversary.
The College has strong foundations, clear ambition and significant philanthropic potential; this is a distinctive opportunity for someone who shares Hughes Hall's ethos to help shape the future of a unique Cambridge institution.
The closing date for this role is 15th September 2026.
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Development Director in Cambridge employer: HUGHES HALL
HUGHES HALL in Cambridge is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Employees benefit from professional growth opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact through high-value partnerships and civic engagement initiatives. The College's commitment to fostering a supportive environment ensures that every team member can thrive while contributing to its strategic vision.
