Philanthropy Writer

About us

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. The world urgently needs solutions to diverse problems. UCL was founded 200 years ago on the generosity of a collective of people who believed in an institution that could drive forward those solutions. The world needed collective support then, and it needs it again now.

In response, UCL has launched Here, it will happen, our biggest philanthropic and engagement campaign yet. Here, it will happen sets out our ambitions to solve global health, societal, climate and education challenges in UCL's next century. Here, we have the determination to double down on our discoveries, translate our innovations into impact and inspire the citizens of the future.

There has never been a more exciting time to join UCL Advancement. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success. Here, it will happen.

About the role

We are looking for a Philanthropy Writer with experience translating complex health concepts to join the Philanthropy Writing Team within Advancement. The team comprises five specialist writers (including the Head of Philanthropy Writing) and forms part of the Campaign Proposition Team, working alongside colleagues who develop compelling, strategically aligned campaign propositions for philanthropic audiences.

As Philanthropy Writer, you will create and curate compelling content to support the cultivation process with UCL's highest value donors, helping to secure significant gifts for UCL's life changing work. You will do this in partnership with Development (our high value fundraising teams) and with leading UCL academics and researchers, as well as working closely with colleagues in Alumni and Campaign Engagement and Donor Experience.

You will develop off the shelf resources, such as cases for support, and bespoke materials, including tailored proposals, concept notes, and discussion papers in response to the specific needs and interests of prospective donors. These materials will be on a vast range of subjects, from the ethical use of artificial intelligence to neuroscience to scholarships that support educational equity. You will also support fundraisers to confidently shape their own content through the development of information and tools.

Ultimately, you will write to help inspire others to change the world for the better with UCL. That could be someone giving their very first philanthropic gift, one of the world's most well established philanthropists or anyone else who simply wants to make a difference.

We are happy to consider applications to work on a part time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE - equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro rata). This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.

To find out more about the role, please contact Zahra Langeroudi, Head of Philanthropy Writing ().

About you

Inspired by contributing to a major campaign that will shape UCL's next 200 years, you will bring experience producing persuasive and creative written content that works for high value supporters. You will be skilled at researching, synthesising, presenting and editing information for fundraising materials, using meticulous attention to detail and creativity to bring complex, particularly health related, concepts to life accurately and compellingly.

You will understand evolving approaches to design and have experience using creative applications such as Adobe InDesign and Shorthand. Your excellent interpersonal skills will give you the sensitivity and confidence to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Flexible and resilient, you will be able to manage multiple projects and respond positively to changing priorities and last minute requests.

You will be committed to creating a supportive work environment and to advancing equality, diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

What we offer

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit to find out more.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce.