Imperial College London
Head of Prospect Development
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Job ref: PRS00572
Salary: £71,793 - £82,031 per annum
Closing date: 9 Sept 2026
About the role
The Advancement Division is seeking a Head of Prospect Development for a fixed term contract maternity cover with technical expertise, sound judgment, political acuity, and collaborative interpersonal skills to join their ambitious team, and to lead the prospect development strategy and implementation for Imperial College London.
What you would be doing
The Head of Prospect Development is integral to the University’s ambitious fundraising and alumni engagement campaign, which is in its quiet phase. They will lead the prospect development strategy and its implementation for the Division. They will develop and maintain a comprehensive and innovative programme of prospect identification (including key influencers and connectors), research and analysis, and tracking, playing a key role in building a strong base of support to enable the success of a growing fundraising programme. They will also oversee the ethical screening and gift acceptance process within the Division. Equally as important will be the managing and developing the Prospect Development team and ensuring overall responsibility for the team’s financial planning and performance, resource purchase and allocation, and personal development.
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This career opportunity promises to be varied and will utilise to the maximum your experience gained in roles such as a Head of Prospect Research/Development, Prospect Development/Research Manager, Fundraising Researcher, or similar. This career opportunity will suit an individual with drive, ambition and a keen interest in philanthropy within higher education.
What we are looking for
- Demonstrable experience of successful prospect research and management within academia or not-for-profit sector.
- Experience and understanding of the importance of technical expertise, data analysis and statistical know-how to facilitate a sustained philanthropic income stream.
- Highly experienced using a relational database i.e. Blackbaud CRM or other similar platform for both inputting and analysis of data.
- Experience of managing and developing staff, including experience of transferring skills to others, including the ability to act as coach and mentor for junior team members.
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What we can offer you
- The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
- Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
- Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
Further information
This is a full-time post (not less than 35 hours per week). This role is for a fixed-term maternity cover contract for approx. 12 months.
If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Catherine Zahra – c.zahra@imperial.ac.uk
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