As Prospect Research Executive, you will be required to deliver high quality, insightful prospect briefings and fundraising intelligence. You will play a key role in helping our team to spot new opportunities and develop strategies to build relationships with philanthropic individuals, trusts, foundations and companies with the interest and capacity to support our vital research.
Reporting to the Head of Prospect Development, the post holder will work right across the Development & Communications directorate. You will receive training in the fundamentals of prospect research, due diligence, market intelligence research and prospect management. You will also have the opportunity to further develop your skills and knowledge of the not-for-profit sector by attending external training and events.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate must have experience of conducting online and desk-based research. You will demonstrate the ability to absorb and analyse information, drawing out and disseminating key insights in a concise manner. You will possess a keen eye for detail, as well as the capability to present your work in an informative and engaging manner to different audiences.
Directorate Information
The Development & Communications directorate is responsible for philanthropic and fundraising income across the Institute of Cancer Research, London (ICR), maximising support from individuals, trusts, foundations, companies, charity partners, appeals and events. We have a proud track record of performing at a consistently high level year-on-year, raising in excess of £14m per annum. We have ambitions to grow this significantly over the next few years, with a particular focus on supporting our Centre for Cancer Drug Discovery.
Join us to help our scientists make the discoveries that are so urgently needed to improve cancer patients' lives.
To apply, please submit an application via the ICR's website. You should upload your CV, including the names and contact details of at least two referees. Your supporting statement should address how you meet the person specification with specific examples and a brief description of your relevant experience.
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 email on [email protected] or via telephone on 020 7153 5486.