Research Manager

Salary: £42,480 - £49,965

The BFI is seeking a Research Manager to play a key role in driving their fundraising and commercial income strategy. This position will help achieve significant growth in the pipeline of potential supporters and partners, both nationally and internationally. 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact on the future success of the BFI’s fundraising efforts. 

Role details

• Full-time
• Fixed-term, 2-year contract (with the possibility of extension)
• For full details and to apply, please visit the BFI’s jobs portal

Role responsibilities

• You’ll lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive research strategy, enhancing prospect management systems and increasing fundraising activity.  
• Lead on research to identify and expand the prospect pool for potential supporters, donors, and partners, with a focus on major donors and international markets (UK/US). 
• Collaborate with fundraisers and teams to build prospect portfolios, manage Raisers Edge, and guide effective prospecting and cultivation practices. 
• Produce tailored briefings and reports, track fundraising progress, and identify new income sources through research into commercial trends and new ventures. 
• Manage research materials, ensure data protection compliance, and provide regular updates to the team on key trends and potential prospects. 

Person specifications

• Significant experience working at a mid to senior level in a research role in either the commercial or charity sector. 
• Proven experience of working with a variety of research tools, sources and consultants to inform net worths, biographical information, due diligence, market trends etc. 
• An established understanding of the motivations behind fundraising or arts partnerships 
• The ability to gain professional credibility and confidence with senior volunteers and board members and the ability to deal effectively with people at all levels. 
• Track record of carrying out wealth analyses, with a proactive approach to generating research ideas, identifying prospects and guiding first steps of cultivation with a focus on prospects with significant capacity 

A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description. 

How to apply

For full details and to apply, please visit the BFI’s jobs portal

First interviews will be held on w/c 31 March 2025 

Second interviews will be held on w/c 07 April 2025 

The closing date for this position is 17/03/2025 at 23:59