Prospect Development Officer

Location: White City Campus – Hybrid

About the role:

Do you have an enquiring mind and strong interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy producing high-quality research for different audiences? 

Imperial is currently in the quiet phase of a comprehensive fundraising and alumni engagement campaign. Advancement are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Prospect Development Officer who will play a key role in building a strong base of support to maximise philanthropic income for the university and supporting Imperial’s fundraising activities. 

What you would be doing:

• You will identify new major gift and principal gift prospects for Imperial’s campaign priorities through a range of identification techniques.
• You will utilise a wide range of sources to produce bespoke research profiles on individuals, companies and charitable foundations that serve various needs (briefings, meetings, events) and internal stakeholder audiences (including senior staff).
• You will deliver clear and accurate research to fundraisers which is completed to agreed timeframes. You will build strong relationships with the Development Assistants within the Division and provide prospect research training support for them where required.
• You will support on allocating prospects to fundraising colleagues in accordance with the Division’s prospect allocation process. You will ensure prospects and suspects are assigned appropriately to ensure the long-term development of the prospect pipeline.

What we are looking for:

• Experience gained in similar roles such as a Prospect Researcher, High Value Relationships Research Assistant, Prospect Research Associate, Prospect Research Officer, or similar.
• Experience of translating information into briefings and writing reports for a wide range of audiences, including senior staff.
• Experience of using various different online resources to collate information, employing a wide range of techniques and processes for capturing and disseminating information.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
• This is one of two exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our philanthropic activity, we are also recruiting for a Prospect Development Manager.

Further Information

This role is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31 July 2030.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Dan Hazel – d.hazel@imperial.ac.uk

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