Senior Development Research & Due Diligence Specialist

Are you a skilled researcher with advanced organisational skills? Do you want to take a senior role in a renowned fundraising operation, guiding projects and helping to shape research and due diligence strategy?

We at Cambridge University Development and Alumni Relations are looking for a Senior Development Research and Due Diligence Specialist to join our team. In this role, you'll work closely with the Development Research and Due Diligence Manager to help shape the direction of our research and due diligence programme. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Lead on key projects and improve our research and due diligence processes.
• Support and advise senior stakeholders across the University.
• Guide and develop the wider team to ensure best practices in fundraising research.
• Develop the philanthropic process by identifying promising prospects and ensuring ethical practices in gift acceptance.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Effective organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills, to support delivery of critical projects and deadlines.
• A solid background in research and analysis, and experience writing research reports to a high standard.
• Consistent focus on detail and precision.
• Tact and diplomacy skills, good interpersonal and negotiation skills with an ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A flexible and constructive approach to work tasks.
• An ability to take charge of tasks and initiatives with limited dependency on supervision.

Your work here will be critical to fundraising success, ensuring we maintain our position as a global leader in philanthropy and alumni engagement. If you're motivated by the chance to innovate in this space and want to contribute meaningfully, we look forward to receiving your application!

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The closing date for this position is 24th of March 2025.

Interviews for this position are anticipated to take place on the 27th or 28th of March.

Please quote reference DH44982 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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