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Join our team to help build strong, impactful relationships with the University’s alumni, friends and supporters.
You will manage, implement and coordinate a comprehensive and innovative programme of alumni engagement, cultivation, stakeholder and donor relations events targeted to meet departmental engagement opportunities and deliver on philanthropic priorities.
The Advancement Office is responsible for building strong, impactful relationships with the University’s alumni, friends and supporters.
We support a network of over 150,000 University of Bath alumni across 170 countries, as well as our community of supporters who generously give their time, expertise and philanthropy to the University. We keep them informed of news and events, provide unique benefits and services, and connect business contacts and reunite classmates.
Fundraising is one of the main aspects of our work and donations are vital. They transform students’ lives through removing barriers to education, and advance important research.
We are collaborative and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to support the University’s strategic priorities. We align our work with core values and encourage all team members to embed these values in their day-to-day work. Meet the current team.
Find out more about our work
Here are some thoughts from current staff members on what it's like to work in the Advancement Office.
Find out more about philanthropy at Bath'There is real meaning to what I do; I’m making a difference. We raise money to unleash the potential of young people who might not be able to attend university without financial assistance. The research, teaching and facilities our donors support are helping to change the world.' — William, Data Insights Officer
'What I love the most about working for the Advancement Office is the exciting and challenging work that has resulted in my professional growth and ability to thrive and work in a collaborative environment where the team shares their expertise and knowledge and ongoing learning opportunities.' — Fungai, Prospect Research Manager
'I would describe the Advancement Office as positive, friendly, respectful, where your opinion matters and you can make a valued contribution to varied, interesting and meaningful work.' — John, Regular Giving Officer
Working in the Advancement Office means working within a set of values chosen by your colleagues. We are:
With a flexible, hybrid working pattern, the team spend a mixture of time in the office and working remotely. Your personal and professional development is a priority and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in a busy social calendar. The friendly office culture and wellbeing support ensures a positive working environment.
Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside, close to the vibrant city of Bath; full of historic charm, contemporary culture, and green spaces, making it an excellent environment in which to work.
We strive to be an inclusive university where difference is celebrated, respected, and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award.
We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from underrepresented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.
If you have any questions, please get in touch.