Prospect Research and Stewardship Officer

This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.

The University of Westminster has a long and distinctive history. Founded 185 years ago as London’s first polytechnic institution, it has become known for the many ways in which it helps students to realise their full potential, regardless of background. Westminster’s founding values are to be responsible, progressive and compassionate, with a spirit that reflects the University’s global reach and location at the heart of a world city which is home to diverse communities. 

We are recruiting a Prospect Research and Stewardship Officer to join the Development and Fundraising Team. The team is dedicated to engaging a dynamic, global community of supporters who contribute to activities and programs, enabling students to achieve their aspirations despite the obstacles they may face.

This position involves identifying and prioritising potential donors capable of making significant contributions to help us deliver a range of projects aimed at enhancing the student experience and supporting the local community. By providing the Development and Fundraising Team with tailored and insightful research, this role will enhance the prospect funding pipeline and facilitate the cultivation of a diverse pools of donors, including individuals, grant-making trusts, and companies.

This role will also manage a well-structured stewardship program for donors. Responsibilities include promptly acknowledging donations, creating personalised impact reports, and overseeing bi-annual events which recognise and celebrate their support.

The post holder will have excellent research, written and organisational skills and the ability to deliver against deadlines. The post holder will also have a proven track record of identifying and stewarding major donors.

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At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders. 

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse, and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on 07 April 2024

Interviews are likely to be held on: 16 April 2024