Prospect Research Officer

Role Description

The Role

Are you excited about developing your career in prospect research? Join our growing Prospect Research team at the University of York and help to build a best-in-sector approach to prospect research and pipeline management. The Prospect Research team is developing innovative methods and taking on a critical role in the rapid expansion of fundraising and volunteering at the University of York. 

As a Prospect Research Officer, you will be part of the Operations and Experience team, within the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA). You will be responsible for leading a relationship with one of our Fundraising Teams, specialising your research and pipeline development in either the sector of Individual Philanthropy or Corporations, Foundations and Trusts. Additionally, you will help provide other research services including philanthropic due diligence.

This is an exciting time to be joining our team. The University is embarking upon delivering its mission to become a University for Public Good and has just made a significant investment to increase philanthropy and alumni engagement over the next 10 years as we look to establish a more representative and inclusive community.

We are looking for people with:

• Enthusiasm and determination; a desire to develop new techniques and contribute to building a sector-leading team
• Great interpersonal skills, people who are able to work collaboratively and lead strong working relationships
• Experience of identifying and researching prospective donors, clients or customers
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to write concisely and persuasively
• Experience of analysing and summarising data
• Excellent professional judgement and discretion

Please see the attached job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria; we ask that you cover all of these in your application.

Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni

We are looking for a Prospect Research Officer to play a crucial role in the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA). OPPA is responsible for cultivating relationships with philanthropic donors and volunteers and maintaining life-long links with our alumni community through a range of benefits and services.

The Prospect Research Officer will join an expanding team of creative, visionary and dedicated professionals. The role will work with colleagues to achieve ambitious new goals to increase philanthropy and volunteering and develop a sector-leading alumni engagement programme.

To learn more about the department and what it is like to work here, please visit our recruitment microsite: https://features.york.ac.uk/office-of-philanthropic-partnerships-and-alumni-jobs/ 

Salary and benefits

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for colleagues. Our new flexible hybrid working enables staff to find the right balance to work and life with colleagues working between home and the office.

• Salary £30,478 - £37,099 pro rata
• Hybrid working (between home and office)
• 30 days annual leave pro rata (38 including bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme 

See our employee benefits page for the full package of optional benefits and special offers.

Interview date: TBC 

If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Em Sequeira, Prospect Research Manager at OPPA - em.sequeira@york.ac.uk 

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork