Prospect Development Officer

IMPERIAL COLLEGE; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College London seeks a Prospect Development Officer to enhance its fundraising efforts through high-quality research and relationship management. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful fundraising initiatives at a prestigious institution. You will be central to strengthening the university's philanthropic support.

Benefits

39 days’ annual leave

Generous pension schemes

Flexible working policy

On-site leisure facilities

Cycle-to-work scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience with online resource utilization for information gathering.
• Proficient in creating briefings and reports for diverse audiences.
• Experience in higher education fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Identify and produce high-quality research on individuals and organizations.
• Develop relationships with fundraising colleagues and senior staff.
• Manage fundraiser portfolios and deliver quarterly pipeline reviews.

Skills

Research skills

Data management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the role:

Consistently rated amongst the world's best universities, Imperial College London is committed to developing the next generation of researchers, scientists and academics through collaboration across scientific fields. Located in the heart of London, it is a multidisciplinary space for education, research, translation and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to address global challenges.

Do you have an enquiring mind and strong interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy producing high-quality research for different audiences?Advancementare looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Prospect Development Officer to play a key role in building a strong base of support to bolster the University’s fundraising activities and maximise its philanthropic income.

What you would be doing:

In this role you will:

• Utilise a range of sources to identify and produce high quality research on individuals, companies and charitable foundations for a variety of purposes and different audiences.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with fundraising colleagues and other senior members of staff.
• Champion and implement the Prospect Development team’s processes to ensure prospects are allocated and managed appropriately.
• Support the Prospect Development team with active management of fundraisers’ portfolios, including the delivery of quarterly pipeline review through the provision of accurate reporting and prospect analysis.

What we are looking for:

You will have:

• Experience of using various online resources to collate information, employing varying techniques and processes for gathering and disseminating information.
• Experience of translating information into briefings and writing reports for a wide range of audiences.
• Experience of recording and maintaining data.
• Experience of Higher Education Fundraising.
• Good organisational skills, demonstrating the ability to manage full workloads and conflicting priorities and deadlines.

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 39 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.

Further Information

This is a full-time permanent post.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: [Dan Hazel] – [[e-mail]].

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Closing date: 23 June 2025.