Prospect Research Manager

This new full-time post is available from 1^st May 2025 on a permanent basis.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Summary of the role

We are seeking an experienced prospect researcher to support the Head of Data and Prospect Research in the management of the prospect research function within the Global Advancement office (part of the External Engagement and Global Division).

The Prospect Research team is responsible for identifying, researching and assessing potential philanthropic supporters of the University of Exeter to maintain a strong pool of major donor prospects to support the Philanthropy team in soliciting gifts to the University. It is also responsible for conducting the due diligence on those prospective supporters.  

The postholder will be responsible for line-managing the prospect research team and also hold responsibility for pool management of Leadership Officer, Development Manager and Senior Development Manager pools (gifts from £25,000 to £250,000).

The individual should be a good communicator and keen collaborator who enjoys supporting and developing colleagues to achieve organisational success. They should be capable of building strong relationships with fundraisers and confident in supporting the development and execution of cultivation plans alongside those fundraisers. The postholder should be motivated by the overall success of the Global Advancement team and keen to play a role in promoting the collaboration required to achieve that.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification on our website for full details of this role.

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including: 

• 41 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Thomas Fowles, T.Fowles@exeter.ac.uk

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