Description

Ref Number
C16-00277
Professional Expertise
Fundraising and Philanthropy
Department
Vice-President (Advancement) (C16)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£43,981-£52,586
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
31-May-2026
 

About us
 

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we’re determined to solve them.  

There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.  

Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.  

About the role
 

As a Prospect Development & Insight Manager, you will join a high-performing and supportive Prospect Development & Insight team as we drive UCL Advancement’s landmark bicentennial fundraising campaign. This is a standout opportunity to play a key role in developing our ambitious and growing international activity. Working in close partnership with a highly driven team, you’ll lead international prospect research, identification, insight and prospect management, shaping the pipelines that make our most ambitious international trips and events possible. 

Your insight into global markets will directly inform long term strategy, while your leadership of prospect development activity will help unlock significant philanthropic support. This is a role with real influence, visibility and impact, where your work will help the International Programmes Team deliver on bold financial targets and transformative global activity. 

In parallel, you will champion best practice in prospect management and research. That means safeguarding data integrity on our CRM, running regular reports to track pipeline health, and embedding processes that comply with GDPR and UCL’s ethical standards. You’ll also conduct targeted due diligence and briefing research, sharing findings in clear, compelling formats. Success in this role will see you driving a robust, insight-led pipeline, forging collaborative relationships with Advancement colleagues, and elevating UCL’s philanthropic impact. 

We pride ourselves on working in partnership and inclusively with all members of our fundraising teams and this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact and play a pivotal role in delivering our fundraising goals. 

We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of20%on site.
To find out more about the role, please contact Jess Mirzai, Head of Prospect Development & Insight on j.mirzai@ucl.ac.uk.
Please use the attach cover letter upload option to tell us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification.

For more information about UCL Advancement, please visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/giving

About you
 

You will bring proven experience of conducting research and providing high quality, accurate written work to a variety of audiences - ideally within higher education or a comparable nonprofit setting. You are adept at translating complex data into clear recommendations and comfortable leading cross-functional processes that drive results. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills allow you to inspire confidence in fundraisers, while your meticulous attention to data integrity ensures compliance with GDPR and best practice standards. Above all, you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about fuelling a major campaign that will shape UCL’s next 200 years. 

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.  

What we offer
 

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance
   

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
 

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.  We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.  These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.