Prospect Research Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Prospect Research Manager to drive income growth through effective prospect research. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in major gifts fundraising, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in eye health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing a prospect research function.
• Thorough knowledge of the voluntary sector.
• Experience in identifying prospects at six- and seven-figure levels.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the prospect research strategy.
• Line manage part-time prospect research officers and assistants.
• Provide due diligence and oversee fundraising systems.

Skills

Research skills

Financial data interpretation

Prospect management

Job description

Job Description

Prospect Research Manager

Our client is an outstanding group of professionals who believe that people’s sight matters. They have ambitious growth plans to increase investment in life-changing eye health by supporting the work of an eye specialist hospital and its academic partner, funding innovative research, equipment, patient care, and training through fundraising programs. The team is looking to appoint a Prospect Research Manager, and Prospectus is leading the search.

Prospect Research Manager

Permanent
Hybrid
£52,219-£60,922

The Prospect Research Manager will be responsible for defining, articulating, implementing, and delivering the prospect research strategy. They will line manage two part-time prospect research officers and a part-time prospect research assistant, ensuring the charity builds its prospect pipeline to drive income growth aligned with its strategic priorities. Working collaboratively with the wider team, the manager will provide due diligence, oversee fundraising systems, and lead on the charity’s best practices and compliance with fundraising data regulations.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience managing a prospect research function and thorough knowledge of the voluntary sector. They will possess excellent research skills in major gifts fundraising, with demonstrable experience in identifying and researching prospects at six- and seven-figure levels. The candidate should be able to interpret financial data and translate it into actionable insights.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of marital status or maternity status. If you have any accessibility needs or require reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you meet some of the criteria but not all, we encourage you to inquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support you through each part of the role and application process. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply, please submit your CV. If your experience is suitable, we will arrange a briefing to discuss the role further, providing you with all necessary information for your formal application. We look forward to connecting with you soon.