No 6203
Wednesday 17 November 2010
Vol cxli No 7
pp. 181–196
Applications are invited for this senior post, tenable with effect from spring/summer 2011.
This is a rare opportunity to play a key role at the centre of an historic and exciting College, in the front rank of academic achievements in Cambridge.
The successful candidate will have experience of general commercial, financial, and legal management at a senior level, will be an effective communicator, a strategic thinker, and will share and support the College’s commitment to excellence.
Further information together with application details may be viewed on the Christ’s College website: http://www.christs.cam.ac.uk/jobs. The closing date for applications is 31 December 2010.
Murray Edwards College welcomes applications for the post of Director of Development.
The Director of Development has overall responsibility for the College’s profile raising, including fundraising and external relations, alumnae relations, college branding, and media liaison. The key priorities are to develop the strategies to achieve fundraising goals and to ensure that the College effectively communicates its unique strengths to internal and external audiences.
As a senior College Officer, the Director of Development will work closely with the President, Vice-President, Senior Tutor, and Bursar to develop and deliver the College’s Strategic and Business Plans.
Founded in 1954, New Hall was refounded in 2008 as Murray Edwards College, with a benefaction of £30 million from one of its alumnae. The College is entering a pivotal part of its history and plans to invest its energy and enhanced funds to enable the College to recruit women of remarkable potential through the consolidation and development of an outstanding Fellowship. Murray Edwards College believes that nurturing individual potential will continue to produce graduates of exceptional abilities. Previous graduates include Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, Dame Barbara Stocking, Professor Julia King, Polly Courtice, Tilda Swinton, Mishal Hussain, Sue Perkins, and Joanna MacGregor.
Competitive salary and benefits.
To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae and covering letter outlining your suitability and experience to Dr Jennifer Barnes, President. Applications should be emailed to Sarah Greaves, College Administrator (email skg22@cam.ac.uk).
The deadline for applications is 6 December 2010. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 10 January 2011.
Murray Edwards College is an equal opportunities employer.
Professor Terry Eagleton will be speaking on The nature of evil on Thursday, 18 November, at 9 p.m. in the Winstanley Lecture Theatre, Trinity College. This meeting is open to all members of the University and visitors are welcome. For further information, contact the Chapel Office (tel. 01223 338476).