Position: Senior Prospect Research Officer - Maternity Cover
Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), Fixed Term until 3 April 2026
Location: Office-based from one of our client's national offices (London, Cardiff, Belfast, or Edinburgh) with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £32,301 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Charity
You will start at an entry point salary of £32,301 per annum, increasing to £34,320 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £36,338 after a further 6 months.
About the Employer
This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them, giving the organisation a clear and determined focus. They campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research, and provide award-winning support and information.
About this job
Please note this is a fixed term contract until 3 April 2026
The Philanthropy & Partnerships team, which solicits support from major donors, companies, trusts, and foundations, is at the heart of the Stop MS Appeal. The dedicated Prospect Research team is looking for an individual who wants to develop their skills and experience in a busy fundraising team, working on a variety of exciting fundraising projects; the charity is looking for a good communicator and a team player.
Your core responsibilities will include:
1. Producing high-quality prospect research
2. Identifying new prospects for support and influence
3. Ensuring the database is effectively configured to meet the needs of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team
Ideally, you will have demonstrable experience of identifying and qualifying potential high-value prospects and making recommendations on actions to take, along with a good working knowledge of supporter databases and prospect research tools and resources.
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on 3 January 2025
How to apply:
Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage.
Equal Opportunities
This employer particularly welcomes applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Disability Confident Employer
They're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter onboarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment.
More about their employee benefits:
They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
* 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
* More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
* Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely)
* Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
* Generous sick pay entitlement
* Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week
* Enhanced leave for new parents
Thinking about your finances
* Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
Safeguarding
This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and comes into contact with them.
No agencies please.
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