Prospect Development Officer Location: London, Moorfields (Flexible hybrid working role between home and office) Contract type: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday but we're open to flexibility Salary: £28,005 per annum pro rata, (plus London Weighting Allowance if applicable) Could you play a crucial role in maximising high value relationships through prospect research, collaboration & data-driven insights across Philanthropy & Partnerships multi-million-pound income streams? We have a great opportunity for a Prospect Development Officer to join our Partnerships and Philanthropy Stewardship and Operations function at the British Red Cross. A day in the life of a Prospect Development Officer will involve: Generating research across Major Donor, Trusts & Foundations, Corporate and institutional partner teams, helping to ensure there is a robust pipeline of transformational, high value and strategic donors to the British Red Cross. You will deliver insight-led, tailored prospect research and development across Philanthropy& Partnerships fundraising teams. You will have responsibility for providing new business prospects, qualifying opportunities, prospect development, ethical screening, compliance, and database management. To be a successful Prospect Development Officer, you'll need: Have good understanding and experience of prospect development within the not-for-profit sector. A real interest in major gift fundraising. You're organised, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, can develop and manage relationships with fundraisers and other stakeholders. Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and GDPR and its relevance to fundraising You have familiarity with databases and have experience of using the full MS office suite. You're an analytical thinker and can interpret complex information to specific and wide-ranging audiences ensuring it is accurate, current and accessible with attention to detail as well as providing context and overview. The closing date for applications is 23:59hrs on Thursday the 29th of February 2024 with interviews to follow. Please apply early, as we'll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the ad in advance of the published date. In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get: * Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days. * Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. * Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style. * Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning. * Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform. * Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance. * Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team. * Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme. * Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses. We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme. At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.