Job Description

Job number

PRS00499

Faculties

President's Team

Departments

Advancement

Salary or Salary range

Competitive

Location/campus

White City Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

15 Oct 2025

About the role

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We are recruiting the exciting position of Deputy Director of Global Development, North America. This is an opportunity to drive Imperial's ambitious fundraising efforts in North America as we embark on our first comprehensive campaign.



Imperial is a world-leading university, ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in the UK and Europe. Our research performance is unparalleled in Europe; real-world impact is in our DNA. From climate science to AI, medicine to sustainable engineering, our research and teaching are shaping the future and addressing some of the world's most urgent challenges.



Our placing in the rankings is a by-product of our work to nurture an environment where our staff and students are valued and can thrive. Imperial is focused on offering the best possible education, conducting high-quality research and innovating to make the world a better place.

What you would be doing

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This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a moment of extraordinary momentum. Reporting to the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global, you will lead fundraising efforts for North America. You will be responsible for achieving ambitious campaign goals, working closely with senior colleagues across Advancement, and engaging with the President and other senior leaders to support Imperial's international presence and profile in the region.

What we are looking for

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You will have strong track record in securing major gifts and engaging high-level donors with the ability to navigate complex institutional relationships with professionalism and diplomacy.



If you are inspired by the chance to help deliver lasting global impact through education and research leading positive change and believe in the power of STEMB to shape a better world, we would love to hear from you.



This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:

Director of Development: Principal Gifts & Global

Deputy Director of Global Development, Asia

Deputy Director of Global Development, North America

Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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Imperial College is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.



For more information, please download the

candidate pack

. Please contact Constellate on mailto:info@weareconstellate.com for further information or a confidential discussion about the role.



To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to info@weareconstellate.com. This role will remain live on our website until it is filled, therefore please complete and submit your application at the earliest possible opportunity to avoid potential disappointment.



This role is based at Imperial's White City campus, and requires regular travel to North America. This role is a hybrid role, and the post holder will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite or out on university business.

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.


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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.