Job Description
Prospect Researcher
Every gift starts with insight. As Prospect Researcher, you ll uncover the people, organisations, churches and networks whose generosity can unlock life-changing opportunities for children living in poverty.
Your research will fuel fundraisers, shape strategy, and help build the partnerships that make transformation possible. It s a role where curiosity meets impact, turning information into action that changes lives.
Position: Prospect Researcher
Location: Milton Keynes/Hybrid
Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £36,576
Closing Date: 24 Oct 2025. We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified
Interview Date: 30 Oct 2025
About the Role
We are looking for a Prospect Researcher to enhance fundraising efforts and support vulnerable communities through effective donor engagement.
What a day could look like
Morning: Build a research profile on a potential philanthropist.
Midday: Review prospect pipelines and run reports to catch every opportunity.
Afternoon: Spot emerging corporate giving trends or church networks that could unlock new streams of support.
This role IS for you if
- Have degree-level education or relevant experience, extensive prospect research experience, understanding of GDPR, and CRM expertise.
- You re curious, proactive, and motivated by making a difference.
- You love research and turning complex information into clear, useful insights.
- You get satisfaction from helping others succeed (our fundraisers will rely on you daily).
- You re detail-oriented but can also see the bigger picture.
In return, you will receive
- A flexible and supportive working culture
- Pension scheme (with employer contributions)
- Generous holiday allowance
- Free parking (Milton Keynes office)
- Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals
- A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference
In addition to the salary offered, you will recieve good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).
Please note that you MUST have the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately, this role is not sponsored, and your application cannot be considered any further without it.
About the Organisation
Join an international children s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy the organisation has helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian charity, everything is motivated by faith as we strive to reflect God s unconditional love.
An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.
We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. The organisation also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.
Please note we can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK.
You may also have experience in areas such Development Researcher, Fundraising Researcher,
Prospect Development Officer, Prospect Research Officer, Philanthropy Insight Analyst, Fundraising Insight Officer, Donor Researcher, Major Gifts Researcher, Research, Researcher.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
