Prospect Research Manager

Hours: full time or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1FTE.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: 2 May 2024

Expected start date: To be confirmed

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced philanthropy researcher to join the successful Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) at the University of Sussex. We’re looking for someone with a strong track record in identifying, evaluating, and profiling prospects, with experience of due diligence and managing prospect pipelines and data.

Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sasha Roseneil, is developing a new strategy (Sussex 2035) for the University that will set out a compelling vision to guide Sussex over the next decade. DARO will play a central role in raising philanthropic income to deliver an aspirational programme of work. We are looking for an experienced researcher to join the team and help deliver our fundraising strategy.

You will have significant experience in identifying and researching high net-worth individuals and prospective supporters, including individuals, corporates, and trusts and foundations. With some responsibility for conducting due diligence and ethical screening on prospective supporters, you will ensure donations are compatible with the University’s donations and ethical policy. You will have a strong attention to detail and be adept at extracting and communicating summary evidence to internal audiences. The successful candidate will be self-driven and motivated and will share our vision as a university and our values as a team. In return we offer the opportunity to work for an institution that is forward thinking, within a team that is passionate about ensuring access to quality education and facilitating research that makes the world a better place.

The University of Sussex was founded in 1961 and led the way in developing interdisciplinary research and studies. Today, we’re a leading research-intensive university with over 200,000 alumni across the world. With hybrid working, a beautiful campus and a collaborative and supportive team, this is a great opportunity for an experienced researcher to join a talented, ambitious, and high performing fundraising team.

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