Prospect Research and Data Executive
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is seeking a detail‑oriented and insight‑driven Prospect Research and Data Executive to deliver high‑quality research and analysis that strengthens our fundraising, partnership development and strategic supporter engagement.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a research and data professional to use their analytical expertise to help uncover opportunities, strengthen relationships and support work that brings practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.
Location
Folkestone, Kent or Cranfield, Bedfordshire (with hybrid working and consideration for fully remote working)
Rewards
Competitive salary, plus a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, and other great benefits and professional growth opportunities.
Contract
Permanent, part‑time (22.5 hours per week across three days)
The Role
As a Prospect Research and Data Executive, you will deliver insight‑led research and analysis to strengthen fundraising and partnership development activity.
You will undertake detailed prospect research, due diligence and network mapping to identify opportunities, analyse relationships and provide clear evidence‑based recommendations to support strategic engagement with prospective and existing supporters.
Working closely with Partnership Managers and stakeholders across the organisation, you will help promote informed decision making and support effective relationship building through accurate, ethical and accessible research.
You will also support the development and maintenance of prospect pipelines, ensuring research activity complies with GDPR, fundraising regulations and organisational policies.
Additionally, you will:
* Support Philanthropy, Trusts and Corporate Partnership teams with pipeline development
* Maintain accurate and compliant supporter database records
* Manage research subscriptions, tools and supplier relationships
* Monitor sector developments, legislation and fundraising best practice
About You
* Evidence of quality written work
* Evidence of data skills, including knowledge of UK data protection legislation and GDPR
* Cultural awareness and the ability to interact successfully on a cross‑cultural basis
* Meticulous attention to detail, with highly developed analytical skills and experience of report writing
* A degree or equivalent qualification
About Us
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organisation that uses light aircraft to deliver practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.
For 80 years, MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of other organisations to enable access to medical care, education, livelihood training and long‑term support in over 24 low‑income countries.
We believe that every community, however remote, should have access to the essentials of life – that’s why MAF’s flights are a lifeline, not a luxury.
The Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year plus 8 paid public holidays per year (pro rata)
* Non‑contributory pension scheme (10% of salary); employees may make voluntary additional contributions
* Death in service payment
* Flexible working policy
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
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