Senior Prospect Research Officer Job at London Full Time NEW

About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Prospect Research Officer to join the Department of Development and Alumni Engagement (DDAE). Recently named the UK’s top university for social mobility, we are leading the way in inclusivity among Russel Group universities: of our London undergraduate students, over 92% are from state schools; 75% are BAME; and 49% are the first in their families to go to university. The role of Senior Prospect Research Officer plays a vital role in supporting donor acquisition, providing donor insight, and undertaking due diligence on behalf of DDAE and for colleagues in the wider organisation.

Job purpose
This post plays a central role in developing a strong prospect pipeline, supporting the team to fulfil the ambitious fundraising aims of Queen Mary University of London, growing our capacity to support the fundraising priorities of the institution.

The post holder will provide strategic support to the Development team by identifying new business leads, and providing in depth profiles and due diligence research in support of the cultivation of philanthropic relationships with individuals (alumni and non-alumni), trusts and foundations, and corporations to help secure major gifts towards the work of the university. The Senior Prospect Research Officer will provide due diligence in relation to prospective donors, support ethical gift acceptance, and play a key role in the effective management of the major giving pipeline.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join ambitious and innovative fundraising operation, supporting world-leading research and scholarship support and a truly diverse and high achieving institution.

About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality