Head of Development (Principal Giving & Campaign)

Overview University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking to appoint an exceptional individual to be their new Head of Development (Principal Giving & Campaign). Ranked number two in the world for Art & Design by the QS World Rankings, UAL is the biggest provider of creative education in Europe and is proud to be an influential global leader, where creativity and innovation flourish. The University is made up of six colleges (Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, Wimbledon College of Arts), and four institutes each making a unique contribution to creative endeavour. UAL strives to break boundaries and challenge norms, delivering cutting‑edge research and ground‑breaking creative education to the next generation of world‑defining thinkers and doers. Responsibilities Drive the team’s fundraising capacity for principal giving. Build a team of three (two Development Managers and a Development Officer) around you to enhance fundraising success. Build relationships with individuals with high giving capacity and bring in principal gifts. Take the reins in driving the strategic development and delivery for UAL’s next major fundraising campaign. Make a transformative difference to development at UAL, raising ambition across the team in advance of the University’s upcoming fundraising campaign. Qualifications Excellent fundraiser with a strong track record of bringing in six and seven figure gifts in your own institution. Hunger and energy when it comes to boosting fundraising success for UAL. Familiar with developing prospect strategies and bringing strategic thinking to enhancing transformational gift opportunities. Experience driving success and delivery for major fundraising campaigns. Familiar with higher education or creative environments and aligned with the social purpose of UAL. Application Process For further details on the role, please visit https://www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/ual/. To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to ual@minervasearch.com by Friday 6th February 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr