Job Requirements/Description
Senior Development Research Officer Permanent Hours Per Week:
Full Time (1 FTE) Contract Duration:
Permanent Do you have experience in prospect research and due diligence? Through our teaching we are educating a new kind of socially responsible graduate – tomorrow’s thinkers, doers and leaders of a better world. Through our research we are addressing the most pressing global challenges with bold and brilliant solutions. And in the heart of the city and beyond, we are breaking down barriers to art, science and learning in order to build stronger, more resilient communities. Reporting to the Development Research Manager, the Senior Development Research Officer plays a vital role in the University’s fundraising operation. You will be accountable for the provision of accurate and appropriate information relating to potential and current donors to the University, high net worth individuals, corporations and charitable foundations worldwide. In particular, this role will focus on researching and prospecting ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) for our transformational philanthropy fundraisers, providing research and insight for fundraisers and our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in this core area of our 200th anniversary campaign. Working with colleagues, you will be responsible for the University’s programme of identification and analysis of potential donors, deploying and refining systems to support the documentation and management of such potential donors and suggesting tailored strategies to reach and engage such donors. and have responsibility for developing an effective workload management system for the Research Team. You will also manage three development research staff and work closely with major gift fundraisers to help raise vital funds towards our appeals. Fantastic market leading Pension scheme. Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme. Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Additional paid closure over the Christmas period. Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Name :
Andy Palmer, Development Research Manager Phone Number :
0161 275 7109 This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the 28 October 2024.