About usWe 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 roleAs a Prospect Development & Insight Manager, you will drive the execution of UCL Advancement’s prospect identification strategy for our landmark bicentennial fundraising campaign. Working closely with the Head of PD&I, data teams, and fundraisers across the department, you’ll pinpoint high-potential alumni and supporters, match them to campaign propositions, and ensure an orderly, strategic allocation of prospects. You will turn emerging news, industry trends, and data analytics into actionable insights, equipping 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're 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 Hannah Clarke, Associate Director of Prospect Development & Insight on or Jon Clark, Head of Prospect Development & Insight onFor more information about UCL Advancement, please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/givingAbout youYou bring proven experience in prospect development, research, or fundraising insight—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 offerWe 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 intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus greatest closure days and bank holidays. Visit 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 EDIAs 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.Available documents
