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UK for UNHCR (UK4U), the UN Refugee Agency’s national charity partner, is looking for a Prospect Research Officer to join a small but high performing team with big ambitions. This role will play a key part in continuing to build our UHNWI, HNWI, Trust and Foundation and Corporate and pipelines, by working closely with the Prospect Research Manager, fundraising colleagues as well as UNHCR internationally.  

This role reports to the Prospect Research Manager, which is responsible for developing and driving the prospect research strategy, due diligence and all high level, strategic prospect research.  The post holder will help identify research, organise and evaluate a prospect’s financial capacity, ability to give, willingness to give, charitable interests, and connection to the organisation, operating within the organisation’s due diligence process.   

The role will support UK for UNHCR’s due diligence process by helping to renew due diligence on existing pipelines, to completing some new due diligence profiles on lower-level prospects through utilising key due diligence tools and platforms, working with the Prospect Research Manager and members of the Partnerships and Philanthropy team, SMT and UNHCR’s global due diligence team.

Passionate about the refugee cause and UNHCR’s contribution, you will have demonstrable experience of successfully identifying prospects as well as preparing and presenting in depth prospect briefs for across the high value fundraising pipeline from UHNW and HNW individuals, Trusts & Foundations and companies.  You will be familiar with using a variety of information sources, of complying with GDPR and other regulations and working with a CRM database.  Donor focussed and a problem solver, you will with have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be someone who enjoys working as part of a team.   

We are interested in hearing from candidates with a range of professional experience: charity or private sector. If you think you have the relevant skills and crucially, the passion to support the refugee cause, please apply.

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO  

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING 

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.  

UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach.  The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion. 

We are also open to flexibility in many different ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

Role Responsibilities  

·        Working with the Prospect Research Manager to support the overarching strategy for the prospect research function and to help deliver a strong and sustainable prospect pipeline.

·        Prepare prospect research profiles for the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, whether in preparation for individual meetings or for a range of events.

·        Support the Prospect Research Manager’s work with the Director of Private Philanthropy to identify UHNWI prospects and their work with the Senior Philanthropy Advisor to identify prospective members of UK for UNHCR’s first advisory development board. 

·        Using a broad spectrum of sources, identify, research, organise and evaluate a prospect’s financial capacity, ability to give, willingness to give, charitable interests, and connection to the organisation. Support fundraising staff in prioritising prospects. 

·        Keep up to date on research and due diligence trends.

·        Work within UK4U’s due diligence policy and processes, supporting the Prospect Research Manager to maintain a system to enable the organisation to track due diligence carried out, ensuring compliance with all regulatory best practice standards.

·        Produce in-depth, well-written reports on prospects based on a combination of data from the donor database, open access records and other markers of high-quality donors.

·        Support the Prospect Research Manager to embed best practice use of the database within the team.

·        Provide general support to fundraising staff and work on special projects when called for

·        Support Prospect Research Managers bi-yearly pipeline reviews to ensure pipelines remain dynamic and fit for purpose.

·        The above list is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.

The above list is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above.

Personal Attributes and Experience

Essential Experience

·        Experience of profiling, network mapping, prospect qualification and other prospect research activities.

·        Experience of working with colleagues in Individual Giving Teams and with major donor and corporate fundraisers to optimise use of a CRM database to identify potential prospects.

Essential Skills/Knowledge

·        Ability to act proactively to identify new prospects

·        Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines;  

·        Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis;

·        Ability to investigate, analyse, and synthesize large quantities of data into a user-friendly and concise format for the use by fundraisers and key volunteers (eg Trustees). 

·        Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations well

·        Demonstrable strong oral and written communication skills

·        Ability to be discreet with valuable and personal donor details that are often confidential

·        Ability to problem-solve effectively

·        Ability to take a tactful and ethical approach to fundraising tasks

·        Demonstrable understanding of GDPR and other regulatory compliance issues. 

·        Ability to work proficiently with CRM databases (knowledge of SalesForce helpful). 

·        Ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable Skills/Experience (not compulsory)

·        Demonstrable interest in or higher education on/or similar study on international development/humanitarian issues.

WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR? 

You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised. 

What else?

Wellbeing

·        28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays (pro-rata).

·        Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing. 

·        Access to a mental health app, providing personalised mental wellbeing support.

·        Access to 1000s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.

·        Office wellness perks.

·        Discount on gym memberships. 

·        Hybrid and Flexible Working.

·        Staff socials.

Financial

·        Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.

·        Non-contributory group life assurance scheme (four times annual salary).

·        Non-contributory Income protection scheme.

·        One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.

·        Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.

·        Enhanced sick pay scheme. 

Development

·        Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.

·        Individual training budget.

·        Access for LinkedIn Learning platform.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply using the following link: 

Closing date: 9th October 2023

Interviews dates: End of the week commencing 9th October and beginning of the week commencing 16th October

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact [email protected]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

Benefits

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Life Assurance x4 of basic salary
Income protection scheme
8% employer contribution pension scheme
Flexibility

Notes

**PLEASE NOTE: To apply for this vacancy, please ensure you firstly download a copy of our application form from the documents section below and complete it. Click the ‘apply’ button and fill out your personal details in the relevant sections. Once you have submitted these you will be asked if you would like to attach any documents. At this stage please submit the completed version of the application form.**

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