Prospect Research Manager

Royal British Legion Group; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Prospect Research Manager to enhance fundraising efforts by identifying major donors and preparing insightful research. The ideal candidate will transform data into actionable insights, ensuring evidence-led decision-making and contribute to strategic planning. Located in the London Hub, the role offers flexibility in working arrangements.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Generous pension contributions

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to volunteer

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality.
• Experience in research and data transformation into insight.
• Ability to collaborate with teams across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead on identifying potential major donors and trusts.
• Deliver high-quality research and prepare detailed profiles.
• Contribute to strategic planning with senior colleagues.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Curiosity

Job description

Overview

The Royal British Legion is looking for a Prospect Research Manager to join our Philanthropy team. We are looking for someone to join our passionate and driven Philanthropy team who loves uncovering opportunities, connecting insights, and helping to grow meaningful supporter relationships that make a real difference.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

In this role, you’ll lead on identifying and researching potential major donors, trusts, and companies, turning complex information into clear and actionable insights. Your work will directly influence how we approach fundraising, helping to build a strong prospect pipeline, support income growth, and strengthen our impact across the organisation.

You’ll deliver high-quality research, prepare detailed profiles and briefings, and play an important part in due diligence processes. You’ll also work closely with senior colleagues and trustees, contributing to strategic planning and ensuring decisions are informed, evidence-led, and forward-thinking.

Requirements/Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who’s naturally curious and detail-driven, with a flair for transforming data into insight. You’ll have a strong understanding of data protection and confidentiality, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to collaborate with teams across all levels.

Opportunities

This is a brilliant opportunity to take ownership of a developing area and shape how we approach prospecting at an exciting time for the Legion. If you’re experienced in research, passionate about data, and motivated by helping teams achieve great results, we’d love to hear from you.

Location & Working Arrangement

You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days per week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.

Employee Benefits

• 28 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
• Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

Additional Information

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

Salary & Location Details

£42,090 Per Annum (Inclusive of London Supplement)

£12.86 - £13.06 per hour plus 0.95 nights allowance

£22.31 per hour inclusive of Nights Allowance

£43,136 to £44,181 per annum pro rata, inclusive of London Supplement

£40,327 to £44,808 per annum plus car allowance

Locations

Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh (City of), Glasgow (City of), Scottish Borders