Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.

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The Institute has cross-disciplinarity at its core; we bring researchers in mathematics and theoretical computer science, statistics and machine learning, algorithms for data analytics and distributed computing, computational social science and data ethics, software engineers and industry partners, to work together in an open and collaborative environment with a shared goal to generate world-class research in data science and artificial intelligence.

The Institute is motivated by driving impact, both through theoretical development and application to real-world problems. We have identified a growing number of priority domains to focus our translational research which include: data-centric engineering; defence and security; urban analytics; computing technology; financial services; and health, with artificial intelligence informing work across the Institute. We have attracted strategic partnerships with a broad range of data science and AI users including Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Accenture, the UK Government Defence and Security, the Office of National Statistics, The National Air Traffic Service, Singapore Defence & Security Organisation and Roche. We have also announced a number of project collaborations with businesses, government departments and charities.

We invite you to join us as we grow our capability, supporting our goal to develop the next generation of data science and artificial intelligence, shape the public conversation, and push the boundaries of this new science for the public good.

PARTNERSHIPS AND GRANTS

The Turing Partnerships and Grants Team is part of the Research Delivery function of the Alan Turing Institute, which also includes the Programme Management Unit (PMU) and the Research Engineering Group (REG). The Turing Partnerships and Grants Team aims to: a) Develop productive partnerships that will enable the greatest economic and societal impact for the Institute; b) Attract resources to support and provide sustainability to the Institute in delivering its vision and ambition; c) Innovate through new and established levers and modes of collaboration; d) Work with researchers to demonstrate value to partners to unlock return business; e) Qualify all in-bound opportunities for partnership and sponsorship, in line with core principles and strategic priorities and; f) Enable the voice of ‘users’ to be heard within the Institute. The Turing Partnerships and Grants Team works collaboratively with all key Turing staff and researchers to deliver its goals.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Head of Philanthropy is a new role for the Institute, commensurate with our strategic growth ambitions, need for diversification of resources and increased focus on innovation and pull-through to impact. We are therefore looking for a candidate with substantial philanthropy experience (or equivalent), and who is motivated to build capability in this area at the Institute. Reporting to the Institute’s Director of Partnerships, the Head of Development will be responsible for strategic and operational responsibility for fundraising, with a particular focus on principal gifts.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

The main duties of the role are to:

• Lead on the strategic development of funding gifts (typically £100,000+) to The Alan Turing Institute and manage a portfolio of Major Gift donors and prospects.
• Develop and manage an active portfolio of current and prospective donors with the potential to make major gifts, guiding them through all stages of the major gifts cultivation cycles including using expert judgement to determine what proposition should be put to potential donors, under what terms, to secure the best possible support for the Institute.
• Develop a programme of engagement with Institute alumni and friends, including effective development programmes and activities, in line with Turing strategy and fundraising approach, and commensurate with alumni’s passions and interests.
• Take responsibility for developing a fundraising approach, with global reach, to support The Alan Turing Institute’s strategic growth ambitions; overseeing fulfilment of that approach and developing measurable targets to realise success. This involves the development and delivery of fundraising campaigns. This also means taking personal ownership of the fundraising approach; working across the Institute, including the Institute Board of Trustees, Institute Director and Turing Executive Team. Working with internal stakeholders to identify projects for support, at all levels and in line with Institute strategy and priorities, will be key to success.
• Drive a philanthropic success culture across the Institute, supporting and complementing the work of the Partnerships and Grants Team in particular, and other relevant business functions, through harnessing respect and trust from all staff in line with the Alan Turing Institute values.
• Lead and manage the emerging fundraising function on a day-to-day basis, ensuring good coordination and relationships within the Partnerships and Grants Team, and with other teams across the Institute. The postholder will build a team of direct reports, and will be responsible for objectives setting, performance management and mentoring for the development team.
• Ensure all donations and gifts comply with Institute policies and regulations, including overseeing due diligence of gifts and donors.

• Degree or equivalent level of professional qualifications and/or experience
• Proven experience of making direct requests for donations and/or gifts, with a strong track record of proactive revenue generation at the six-figure donation level and ideally above.
• Successful record of widening the participation base of donors, including demonstratable creativity, negotiation and diplomacy needed to identify new opportunities and secure major gifts
• Outstanding relationship management skills, with the ability, and maturity, to build and sustain relationships at senior level, including with sophisticated and diverse donors, benefactors, and academics of all ages and nationalities
• Track record of successful leadership and management, including managing development team budget
• Persuasive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain cases cogently and concisely in written and oral form
• Demonstrated ability to meet income and activity targets in a results-driven environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills at all levels
• Ability to coach and mentor others

Please see the job description for a full breakdown of the duties, responsibilities and person specification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact us on 020 3970 2148 or 0203 862 3340, or email [email protected].

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If you are an internal applicant and wish to apply, please send your CV and Cover Letter directly to [email protected] and your application will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 12 February 2023 at 23:59

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This post is offered on a permanent basis. Full time or part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE) applicants will be considered. Secondments are encouraged. The full-time annual salary is £70,025 (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are committed to building a diverse community and would like our leadership team to reflect this. We therefore welcome applications from the broadest spectrum of backgrounds.

Reasonable adjustments to the interview process will be made for any candidates with a disability. Please contact us at [email protected] to find out how we can assist you.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from [email protected]

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter.

We are currently assessing the results of our hybrid working trial, which ran for six months. We will soon publish a long-term workplace policy: as a guide, we anticipate this will be between 2-4 days per month. Some roles may require the jobholder to spend a greater number of days in the office, but the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.