Job Description

Ref Number

C16-00253

Professional Expertise

Fundraising and Philanthropy

Department

Vice-President (Advancement) (C16)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

43,981-52,586

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

27-Jan-2026

About us

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We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. From cancer research to climate change, dementia to social inequality, the world is facing huge challenges and we're determined to solve them.



There has never been a more exciting time to join the Advancement office as we plan for our biggest ever fundraising and engagement campaign and support the delivery of the bicentennial programme in 2026. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.



Equity, diversity and inclusion is important to us. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to give their best in a place where their unique experiences, perspectives and skills are seen as valuable assets.

About the role

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As a Prospect Development & Insight Manager, you will join a high-performing and supportive Prospect Development & Insight team as we prepare for UCL Advancement's landmark bicentennial fundraising campaign. Working in close partnership with our highly ambitious Major Gifts (Faculties) team, you will drive major giving activity by developing and maintaining robust fundraising pipelines, making recommendations to drive ambitious financial targets and KPIs, and providing actionable prospect insight which equips relationship managers with the intelligence they need to cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts.



In parallel, you will champion best practice in prospect management and research. That means safeguarding data integrity on our CRM, running regular reports to track pipeline health, and embedding processes that comply with GDPR and UCL's ethical standards. You'll also conduct targeted due diligence and briefing research, sharing findings in clear, compelling formats. Success in this role will see you driving a robust, insight-led pipeline, forging collaborative relationships with Advancement colleagues, and elevating UCL's philanthropic impact.



We pride ourselves on working in partnership and inclusively with all members of our fundraising teams and this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact and play a pivotal role in delivering our fundraising goals.



We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE - equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro-rata).



This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 20% on site.



To find out more about the role, please contact Jess Mirzai, Head of Prospect Development & Insight on j.mirzai@ucl.ac.uk.

About you

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You bring proven experience of conducting research and providing high quality, accurate written work to a variety of audiences - ideally within higher education or a comparable non-profit setting. You are adept at translating complex data into clear recommendations and comfortable leading cross-functional processes that drive results. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills allow you to inspire confidence in fundraisers, while your meticulous attention to data integrity ensures compliance with GDPR and best practice standards. Above all, you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about fuelling a major campaign that will shape UCL's next 200 years.

What we offer

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We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.



As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:



41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan Immigration loan Relocation scheme for certain posts On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to EDI

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As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.