Senior Prospect Development Manager

. Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) We're a collective force, tackling cancer on all fronts to save and improve lives. We fund pioneering research, we provide reliable and accessible information, we influence policy, and we encourage positive behaviour change. We are a passionate team of professionals driven by purpose, striving to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment. As we expand our efforts, we're recruiting an inspiring, Senior Prospect Development Manager to join one of the most successful philanthropic fundraising teams in the UK. We're a dynamic, innovative team of talented professionals spearheading the ambitious £400m More Research, Less Cancer campaign. With over £230m already raised, we're making strides to revolutionise cancer research, focusing on; The Francis Crick Institute, Cancer Grand Challenges, Translation & Innovation and our Future Leaders' programme.In this role, you'll lead a team of 6 to define, implement and own a robust prospect identification, research and management strategy, ensuring it is informed by insight and enables relationship managers to build successful and long-lasting relationships.Develop and manage the methodology for the allocation and transfer of prospects, drawing on supporter insights, performance analysis and funding project knowledge.Effective prioritisation, planning and delivery of prospect research activity (including prospect identification, research profiles, network analysis) to increase our knowledge of potential donors, partners and ambassadors.Experience of leading a prospect management and research function. Extensive experience of working within the field of high value fundraising and relationship management. Significant experience of delivering a prospect identification strategy and prospect management system.Experience of commissioning and analysing management information and producing findings and recommendations. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present complex information in an accessible format. Experience of setting up, analysing and evaluating activity and programmes.Experience and knowledge of using and championing databases. Excellent stakeholder, project management and planning skills with ability to prioritise workload.Strong strategic thinker with and long-term planning skills and the ability to execute and contribute to the development of the department and directorate strategy. Proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with people across teams and levels as well as the ability to explain difficult issues and works to build consensus and positive solution. We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.You can explore our benefits by visiting our As the world's largest independent cancer research charity, we conduct research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Our aim is to see 3 in 4 people survive cancer by 2034 and our staff are integral to achieving that ambition. Cancer Research UK offers you excellent prospects to expand your career as well as the ability to make a real difference to the lives of others. We're always looking for sharp, brave, and collaborative people to join Cancer Research UK and continue to make it a great place to work. Find the career you're looking for and let us change lives together.