Do you have experience working in prospect research within a fundraising team? Do you want to support the Science Museum Group's Fundraising & Partnerships team by identifying and researching high-quality prospects?
About us
The Fundraising and Partnerships Team aim to achieve income targets to support the ambitions of the Science Museum Group (SMG) to inspire futures. The Prospect Development team enable the Fundraising & Partnerships team to achieve their income targets by delivering insightful research and strong pipeline management.
We are now recruiting for two Prospect Development Managers. We have one permanent position available and one fixed‑term 12‑month contract. This role can be based at any of the following SMG sites: Science Museum in London, Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, National Railway Museum in York, National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, with hybrid working also included.
About the role
As Prospect Development Manager you will identify new target donor audiences and embed a proactive prospect development strategy that delivers strong, long‑term pipelines across our museums and income streams.
You will identify high‑quality prospects, deliver well‑researched prospect intelligence, and build and work in partnership with fundraisers to maximise the value of their pipelines.
You will also work alongside the rest of Fundraising Operations to drive a data‑driven way of working, using our CRM database and analytics platform to ensure that all opportunities are maximised. Furthermore, you will manage a Prospect Development Executive and support fundraising across all SMG museums.
Along with prospect research tasks, you may also be working on collaborative projects such as exploring prospect potential for upcoming capital projects, creating annual dinner event biographies, or developing new reports or processes for the wider Department.
About you
You have experience working in a fundraising team in a prospect research capacity and understand the pivotal role research plays in prospect management, cultivation and stewardship.
You possess strong research skills, can work with a CRM database and analyse complex information.
You are an effective communicator who can collaborate with others, build relationships and deliver complex information clearly to a variety of audiences.
You can manage your time, prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and handle competing demands.
We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion; your transferable skills may make you a strong fit.
Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.
What we offer
* Meaningful work: a mission‑led organisation that supports us in Inspiring Futures.
* Career growth: enhanced support with personal and professional development.
* Work/life balance: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible policies.
* Health & Dental Insurance from day one.
* Wellbeing: employee assistance programme and other support.
* Colleague networks: informal forum for discussion and community building.
* Enhanced contributory pension.
* Interest‑free loans for life events or home improvements.
* Great discounts: free entry to exhibitions, discounts in shops, cafés, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.
National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN.
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