Vice-Chancellor’s Office Development, Alumni & Campaigns Office Senior Prospect Research Officer / Prospect Research Manager Ref: ALC1519 Salary for a Senior Prospect Research Officer (grade 6) will be £30,505 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £36,924 per annum. Salary for a Prospect Research Manager (grade 7) will be £37,999 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £45,163 per annum. This is an exciting time to join our fundraising team in the Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office. We have just launched our new £100m fundraising campaign and we wish to appoint an individual who shares in our passion for philanthropy. We are looking to recruit a highly skilled individual to join a dedicated and enthusiastic fundraising team where you will be personally responsible for providing on-demand and planned research and analysis, using and developing specialist internet search technology, algorithms, AI and software to identify lost alumni and prospects to significantly enhance our capability to identify prospects. This post is based within the Data and Research unit of the Development Office, as part of the University’s fundraising programme. Educated to A level standard (or equivalent qualification or experience) in a directly transferable role, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of the prospect research strategy to ensure there is a robust pipeline of high value donors. You will focus on researching donors and prospects, analysing data for prospect capacity and propensity, creating donor profiles, and identifying priorities for relationship managers to achieve income objectives. The post is available immediately on a full-time indefinite basis. The appointment will be considered at grade 6 or grade 7 dependent on skills and experience. Within your personal statement please specify the grade of role you would like to be considered for. You must be able to meet all the essential criteria for that grade set out in the Person Specification, full details can be found in the Candidate Brochure. Benefits include: 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time). Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave. Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover. Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. C ampus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets. Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts. Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team. Closing date: 21 November 2024 The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality