Senior Prospect Research Officer

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to play a key and an integral role in developing the prospect pipeline to fulfil the fundraising ambitions of Queen Mary University of London. This role will be central to the Directorate of Development and Alumni Engagement’s aim to grow our philanthropic income and meet the fundraising priorities for the institution.

The post holder will provide strategic support to the Development team by facilitating the cultivation of philanthropic relationships with individuals (alumni and non-alumni), trusts and foundations, and corporations in order to 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 conscientious fundraising operation, supporting world-leading research and a truly diverse institution.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Senior Prospect Research Officer on a permanent contract to join the Directorate of Development and Alumni Engagement at Queen Mary University of London. Queen Mary is a world-leading research-intensive university, ranked 14th in the world, with a difference – we open the doors of opportunity to anyone with the talent and potential to succeed. Recently named the UK’s top university for social mobility, we are leading the way in inclusivity among Russell 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.

About the Department

The Department of Development and Alumni Engagement (DDAE) leads on Queen Mary University of London’s philanthropic fundraising and alumni engagement activities.

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, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

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.

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