Prospect Research Executive

Closed: 20 May 2018
Fundraising Policy/Research Major Donor

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  • Salary Circa £25,000 per annum
  • Location Woking, Surrey, South East (On-site)
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Sectors Environment
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Prospect Research Executive – The Role

As a member of our Philanthropy and Events Team, you will be responsible for the identification and qualification of prospects who can give substantial financial support as well as for assisting with a range of research and analytical activities.

To help the team reach income targets you will provide information on prospects from short top line summaries to detailed and comprehensive profiles. These will include profiles on high net worth individuals, trusts and foundations, corporates and their foundations and Boards. You will undertake ad hoc pieces of research and larger research projects in support of strategic priorities. Key will be the ability to ensure work is compliant with organisational and legal processes and procedures. You will also provide on-going market intelligence on donors and developments in key business sectors and be proactive in identifying and suggesting potential funding sources.

Prospect Research Executive – Requirement

A graduate you must have experience of working with a donor or customer facing team and supporting their activities through research and market intelligence. You will be practiced at sourcing; interpreting and presenting information from online databases, web and paper sources and understand how to manage sensitive personal information. You will be proficient at analysing and interpreting business and financial data.

You will also have an eye for detail and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Who are we?

WWF believes in a future where people and nature thrive.

Best known as the world’s leading conservation body, we’ve seen first-hand how wildlife, the environment and human activity are all interlinked.

That’s why our passion for safeguarding the natural world has to be backed up by other environmental action – tackling the global threat of climate change (through our big global campaigns like Earth Hour) and helping people to change the way they live to ease pressure on natural resources.

WWF is at the heart of global activities in all these areas. We have teams of highly skilled professionals working with governments, businesses and communities here in the UK and around the world.

Prospect Research Executive – How to Apply

If you have the skills to help build a movement in defence of nature please visit our website via the link and complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up to date CV with cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this role and why you believe you are suited for the role.

At WWF-UK we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits to encourage a work life balance.