Research & Insight Manager

Kate on Conservation; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution

Annual leave allowance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kate on Conservation is seeking a senior leader to head the Research & Insight function in Cambridge. You will steer donor intelligence, due diligence and CRM analytics to strengthen fundraising performance and growth across philanthropic, trusts & foundations and private sector streams.

You will work with fundraising and organisational teams to embed evidence-based decision making and deploy insight-led strategies that enhance fundraising pipelines and long-term impact.

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership across donor intelligence, due diligence, CRM insight.
• Develop insight-led approaches to strengthen fundraising pipelines.
• drive evidence-based decision making across fundraising growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Research & Insight function.
• Oversee donor intelligence, due diligence and CRM analytics.
• Collaborate with fundraising teams to embed insight-driven decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Donor intelligence

CRM insights

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Salary: £39,640
Contract period: Permanent
Start date: As soon as possible

This is a pivotal moment to lead Fauna & Flora’s Research & Insight function as the organisation grows its global fundraising ambition and expands high-value activity across philanthropic, trusts & foundations and private sector income streams.

You will provide strategic leadership across donor intelligence, due diligence, CRM insight and analytical processes, ensuring these systems are applied with integrity, consistency and real impact across Fauna & Flora’s fundraising efforts.

Working closely with fundraising and wider organisational teams, you will develop and drive insight-led approaches, strengthening fundraising pipelines, embedding evidence-based decision‑making and enabling long‑term organisational growth.

In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground‑breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on leading high‑performing teams, shaping organisational practice and using insight and analysis to drive ambitious fundraising growth.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 15 November 2026.