Rob has worked in university advancement for almost 15 years, starting his career as Development Services Assistant at The University of Salford in 2007. He crossed the River Irwell to The University of Manchester in 2011 to manage their Regular Giving Programme, doubling donor numbers and income over the next five years, before becoming Head of Development. In this role, Rob has responsibility for Regular Giving, Donor Relations, Legacy Fundraising and Supporter Journeys. Outside of work, Rob sings in a covers band and takes comfort in the fact that there are always at least three worse teams in the Championship than Preston North End.