Kate moved into the role of Director of Services in Development & Alumni at the University of Edinburgh in March 2018, following three years heading up the department's Research team. In her new position, Kate oversees the work of the Finance, IT support and projects, Research and Insight teams and works closely with the Executive Director on governance and compliance projects. With over 20 years' fundraising experience, and a specialist in prospect research from 2000, Kate has worked with a wide range of organisations, most recently in the higher education sector in Scotland having started her fundraising career in London with roles at the Natural History Museum and the Royal Academy of Arts.