Prospect Research Manager

The Institute Of Cancer Research; London; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institute in London is looking for a Prospect Research Manager to unlock funding opportunities. This role involves delivering fundraising intelligence and supporting relationship-building with high net-worth individuals. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in prospecting strategies and research. Join a mission-driven team and contribute to impactful cancer research.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in targeted prospecting for funding opportunities.
• Ability to assess and validate funding opportunities.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality prospect briefings and fundraising intelligence.
• Support fundraisers in identifying philanthropic donors.
• Manage and mentor the Prospect Research Executive.

Skills

Prospecting strategies

Due diligence research

Relationship building

Fundraising intelligence

Job description

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Key Information

Salary: £41,600 - £43,000

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)

Location: Chelsea (with monthly travel to Sutton, Greater London). This role is eligible for hybrid working.

Closing Date: 25 August 2025

The Institute of Cancer Research, London (ICR) has a proud track record of making the discoveries that defeat cancer. We raise in excess of £14m per annum and our fundraising strategy sets us on course to significantly grow this amount in the next few years. We are motivated by the awe-inspiring work of our scientists and clinicians, and confident in the knowledge that the quality of our research is unsurpassed.

We have a well established Prospect Research team and are now seeking to expand its capacity through the recruitment of a Prospect Research Manager. This role will play a key part in maximising new funding opportunities unlocked across our philanthropic income streams, including through our current fundraising campaign.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we embark on a step-change in our fundraising, including a £50m fundraising campaign to support our drug discovery work, under the leadership of our newly appointed Chief Development & Communications Officer Dr Kary Kelly. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact by helping ICR to source vital funds that can support our scientists in making the discoveries that defeat cancer.

Job Details

About the Role

Our Prospect Research team plays a central role in unlocking new funding opportunities across the ICR's philanthropic income streams. It is responsible for delivering high quality, insightful prospect briefings and fundraising intelligence, which supports the ICR's fundraisers in their efforts to build meaningful relationships with philanthropic high net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations and corporates who have the interest and capacity to support the ICR's vital research.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting the Development & Communications directorate to source, assess and validate new funding opportunities, maximise income secured across our philanthropic income streams and fundraising campaign, and grow our incredible donor community.

The successful candidate will have experience of devising and successfully implementing targeted prospecting strategies. You will play a lead role in identifying philanthropic HNWIs and corporates with the capacity and inclination to support our work. The post holder will also be responsible for carrying out due diligence research and alerting fundraisers to reputational risks identified in support of the ICR's gift acceptance policy.

You will work closely with the Head of Prospect Development to support fundraisers in maximising the success of our senior volunteer network through network mapping and expanding its ranks. In addition, the post holder will manage the Prospect Research Executive, providing development and mentoring support.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive salary and pension

We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role. For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Caroline Porter via telephone on 020 7153 5486 or email at [email protected].

About The Institute of Cancer Research

Why work for us?

As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.

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The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.

At the Institute of Cancer Research, we champion diversity as we believe it fuels innovation and drives impactful research. We welcome applicants from all walks of life, valuing diverse perspectives that enrich our work.

Don't let a checklist of qualifications hold you back - if you're passionate about the role, we want to hear from you. Your unique experiences and backgrounds contribute to the richness of our team. We are committed to being an equal opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other dimension of diversity. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.