Prospect Research And Pipeline Manager

Overview

Join the prestigious Royal College of Art (RCA) as a Prospect Research & Pipeline Manager within our dedicated Advancement & Alumni Team. With a strong sense of collegiality and a commitment to innovation, the RCA is seeking a motivated individual to support and enhance our fundraising efforts, focusing on managing research and the prospect pipeline. This role is based in Kensington and benefits from hybrid working.

• Developing and implementing a clear prospect strategy with the Director and Associate Director of Advancement & Alumni to support the College's fundraising plans.
• Proactively identify potential donors and conduct thorough strategic research while adhering to ethical standards.
• Line-manage the Prospect Research Associate and Advancement Officer (Database).
• Produce detailed reports and high-quality briefings for fundraisers and senior College leadership.
• Assist in managing fundraising portfolios for active fundraisers.

If you have demonstrable experience managing research programmes and are skilled in using relational databases for data management and analysis we would love to hear from you. Line management experience and a strong sense of collegiate working are essential.

The RCA is a specialist postgraduate university with a vibrant Advancement & Alumni team. With over 30,000 alumni and a strong track record of high performance driven by a collective goal, the RCA offers a unique environment for professional growth and impactful work. Join us and contribute to the future success of our institution and its students. We also have great benefits and foster a culture of respect based on our core values of Curiosity, Inclusion, Collaboration and Integrity - you could be joining the No.

1 University for Art and Design (11th consecutive year)!

Closing Date: 11.59pm 6 March 2026

Interview Date: 16 March 2026