Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover)

Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover)

12 months contract. Starting salary: £48,822 per annum.

St Mary’s University is embarking on an ambitious journey to establish one of the UK's most socially accountable medical schools, addressing deep-rooted health inequalities training the next generation of doctors.

The Development Office is in Year 2 of a £20m high‑impact campaign focused on major donors and trusts. We are now seeking a dynamic Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover) to help drive the next phase of our campaign and join our newly formed development team.

Responsibilities

As Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager, you will be the Development Director's key partner – shaping donor journeys, managing campaign delivery, and ensuring every gift is recognised and maximised. You will build momentum with our closest supporters and deliver excellence behind the scenes.

What you bring

• Proven skills in campaign coordination, donor stewardship, and event delivery.
• Ability to manage budgets, pipelines, and CRM systems with precision.
• A natural relationship‑builder with an eye for detail and a passion for making an impact.
• Confidence, capability and creativity to thrive in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for the right candidate. This is a hybrid role based at St Mary’s University, Twickenham.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University holds a work visa sponsorship licence; however, we may not always guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. Please ensure you meet the points‑based system requirements before applying.

Closing Date: 30th November at 23:00

Interview dates: 9th and 10th December 2025

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Higher Education

Location: London, England, United Kingdom.

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Salary: GBP 40000 - 60000 per year