Prospect research officer

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.  

About the role

This role works closely with the prospect research manager and delivers pipeline management, prospect research and due diligence for the philanthropy and corporate partnerships teams. You’ll play a key role in identifying and researching high net worth individuals and organisations contributing to growing the major donor and corporate pipelines to meet fundraising targets.

About you

We are looking for an individual with experience of prospect research within the charitable sector. You’ll have good knowledge and experience of high value fundraising and have an ability to work closely with philanthropy and corporate fundraisers to support developing relationships with our major donors and corporate partners. You’ll have excellent people skills, be highly accurate and be able to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.  

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role can be primarily based in either our London or Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.   

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please email Recruitment@breastcancernow.org

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date: 9am on 5 February 2025

Interview date: w/c 10 February 2025