Prospect Research Officer

 We are a looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Prospect Research Officer to join our highly motivated and ambitious Development Services Team.

Your primary objective will be to identify and understand the capacity and affinity of individuals, trusts and organisations within the University’s sphere of influence. Based on your findings you will present the evidence base, making recommendations and informing allocation of high value stakeholders and work with colleagues across the institution to develop relevant and successful cultivation strategies.

You will work with large volumes of information that is at times complex and sensitive, so rigour and an eye for detail is essential, as is the ability to make the complicated easy to understand.

Interested and curious, you will keep abreast of industry developments and have the desire to make a difference within the sector, Salford and Greater Manchester.

A bit about Marketing, Recruitment and External Relations… 

The role sits within the Directorate of Marketing, Recruitment and External Relations; the ‘front door’ of the University. We provide a range of activities that engage with our external stakeholders including graduates, students, businesses, and our local community.

Within the Alumni Engagement & Development Team specifically, we are dedicated to retaining a life-long relationship with our graduates. We identify and unlock sources of philanthropic funding across our alumni, charitable trusts & foundations and corporate partners for the benefit of our students, campus and communities.

What’s in it for you? – the benefits

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional holiday days
• Flexible working - we support a culture of both flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives
• The perks! MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Wellbeing support –dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships
• Sustainable Salford - We embed sustainability in all aspects of university life and have a commitment to becoming NetZero Carbon by 2038
• Greater Manchester - Live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyle choices.
• Team Salford - By joining us, you can be part of our ambitious journey and help make a real difference to the people and communities we support

However you identify, whatever your journey has been to get here, come and join us at the University of Salford where we are all proud to belong!

We can’t wait to hear from you.

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