This Prospect Research Executive sits in CHAS's Partnerships & Philanthropy team, supporting fundraisers who are building relationships with people and organisations able to support children and families across Scotland. The work centres on researching and qualifying prospective supporters, writing briefings and recommending routes to engagement, while keeping the prospect pipeline and records accurate. The post spans philanthropy, corporate foundations, trusts and campaigns, including the More Than A Hospice appeal, with hybrid working between home and CHAS sites. A Disclosure Scotland Level 1 check applies.
What the job involves
- Identify and qualify prospective supporters, organisations and connections with the greatest potential
- Produce clear research briefings and evidence-based recommendations across philanthropy, corporate foundations, partnerships and campaigns
- Translate complex research into practical next steps that colleagues can act on
- Recommend routes to engagement and help progress promising opportunities
- Work with fundraisers and external research partners
- Maintain accurate prospect information
- Support regular pipeline reviews and contribute to prospect reviews
- Contribute to long-term fundraising growth, including the More Than A Hospice appeal
What’s required
Experience
- Experience in prospect research, fundraising, business intelligence or another insight-led role
- Experience of identifying and qualifying prospective supporters and producing research briefings, donor intelligence or similar written outputs
- Experience of using a CRM or comparable information system to manage records, activity and next steps
Skills & knowledge
- Strong research and analytical skills with sound judgement
- Problem-solving skills to turn complex information into evidence-based recommendations
- Confidence to build trusted working relationships and influence priorities through insight
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail and managing several priorities and deadlines
- Sound understanding of responsible information management, including data protection and confidentiality
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure Scotland Level 1 check
Nice to have
- Experience of major donor, corporate foundation or campaign fundraising
- Experience of relationship mapping
- Experience of due diligence
- Experience of wealth screening
- Experience of working with external research providers
What’s offered
- Generous annual leave
- Pension
- Incremental salary progression
- Blue Light discounts
- Health and wellbeing support
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Varied work across philanthropy, trusts, corporate partnerships and campaigns
- Professional growth within a supportive team
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
