Reporter 24/4/02: Downing College

Downing College

MASTER

The present Master of Downing College, Dr Stephen Fleet, will retire on 30 September 2003. The Electors, who are the Fellows of the College, seek to elect a new Master early in 2003. They welcome both direct applications from men or women and suggestions as to suitably qualified candidates who might be approached by the College. Academic distinction is only one possible basis for candidature and persons holding senior appointments in other fields are encouraged to consider applying. The retirement age is 67 and it is expected that the successful candidate will serve for at least five years. The salary will be commensurate with academic scales and will reflect the fact that the duties of the post, while substantial, are regarded as part-time.

Further particulars are available from the Vice-Master, College Office, Downing College, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ (e-mail jw241@cam.ac.uk). The College website can be found at http://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/.

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Applications are invited for the full-time post of Development Director. The post-holder will build upon an established and successful Development Programme, and play a central role in driving forward the next stage of the Appeal and Development Programme. He or she will aim to secure future investment in a range of capital projects, including much needed student accommodation, as well as scholarships, teaching support, and sports facilities.

The post-holder will be required to have strong organizational and staff management skills, and will be educated to degree level with at least three years' fundraising experience and an understanding of the principles of alumni fundraising, as well as proven strategic abilities. He or she will work closely with the Master and Fellows, and must possess sound interpersonal skills together with the ability to cultivate positive relations through face-to-face meetings, telephone, and mail programmes. Personal presence, intelligence, and sensitivity, will be essential to engage the support from within the academic community and from prospective donors.

Appointment will be made in the salary range of £43,000 to £45,000, pensionable under USS. Cost of living increases will be in line with national settlements for University academic and academically related staff. The post-holder will become a Fellow Commoner of the College.

Further particulars are available from Wingee Chan at Charity Recruitment, 40 Rosebery Avenue, London, EC1R 4RX (e-mail wc@charityrecruit.com), or from its website at http://www.charityrecruitment.co.uk/. More details are available from the Downing College website at http://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/ and http://www.charityopps.com/. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 10 May.

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