Prospect Research Manager

London (On-site)
£47991 per year
Temporary
Job description

Salary: £47,990 FTE
Contract: 3 months - full time (35 hours/week), starting ASAP
Location: London / Hybrid (1-2 days a week in London office)
 

We’re looking for an experienced Prospect Research Manager (interim) to provide specialist support to a high-performing Philanthropy & Development team during a period of transition. This is a hands-on assignment focused on delivering high-quality prospect research, due diligence, network mapping and strategic insight that supports high-value fundraising activity.

Working closely with fundraising and data colleagues, you’ll help identify and qualify prospective supporters, strengthen prospect pipelines and review existing prospect research and prospect management processes. You’ll bring strong analytical skills, experience working with high-value fundraising teams, and the ability to quickly understand organisational priorities and deliver impactful recommendations from day one.

To be successful as the Prospect Research Manager you will need:

  • Significant experience in prospect research, prospect development or strategic fundraising research

  • Demonstrable experience producing prospect profiles, briefing papers, due diligence reports and network mapping

  • Strong understanding of prospect management, pipeline development and high-value fundraising

  • Excellent analytical, research and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Heather and quote the reference 3035HB

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency; we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, and you can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you throughout the recruitment process.

If enough applications are received, the organisation reserves the right to close the application period early.

Organisation
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment View profile Organisation type Recruitment Agency Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 15 July 2026
Closing date: 13 August 2026 at 13:59
Job ref: MP242166CT2038-3035HB
Tags: Fundraising, Major Donor