This is an exciting time to join Queen’s as we embark on the next phase of our development as a university. Our recently launched ten-year plan, Strategy 2030, sets out our ambitions to shape a better world through our education and research and reflects our aim to maintain close connections with our highly valued community of alumni around the world ensuring they are ambassadors for Queen’s. Within DARO we will develop new and innovative opportunities to engage our alumni with purpose in the work of the University.
To help achieve our ambitions we are seeking to enhance our Research Team by recruiting a Research Officer (Philanthropy and Engagement).
About the Role: You will support the fundraising team by developing alumni engagement for specific prospects and projects; monitor the progress of fundraising and engagement approaches and recommend appropriate follow-up. Through research you will identify potential donors and supporters for priority projects, and engagement with alumni, as identified in the University’s Corporate Plan and other projects as required.
About You: You will be a creative and resourceful researcher with substantial relevant experience working in a similar role in either a fundraising or a market research environment. In addition, you will be fully competent in the use of research methodology and research resources, including experience of desk research and the use of online resources. You will be analytical with the ability to interpret research in a concise and informative way, ensuring that it is relevant and accurate and that the level of information provided is appropriate.
At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.
Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, please click on the Candidate Information link below.This is permanent full time role.
We offer an excellent employment package that includes:
Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/
Informal enquiries may be directed to Caroline Walker at caroline.walker@qub.ac.uk
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