Senior Fundraising Researcher

Senior Fundraising Researcher Application Deadline: 28 August 2026 Department: Fundraising Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity Reporting To: James Kerr Compensation: £42,455 / year Description Are you an experienced fundraising or prospect researcher looking for your next career opportunity? Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH) is seeking a Senior Fundraising Researcher to deliver strategically aligned research that identifies new high-value prospects and senior volunteer opportunities in support of our ambitious fundraising appeals. This position is a fixed term contract for 12 months. Salary The salary for this position is £42,455 pro rata and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.  Key Responsibilities Producing high-quality research profiles, insights and tailored briefings for our Philanthropy, Corporate Partnerships and Special Events fundraising teams. Leading and delivering robust due diligence casework on high-value supporters and senior volunteers, communicating findings clearly and professionally to inform decision-making around risk, reputation and compliance. Conducting market insight, sector analysis and horizon scanning to help shape strategy for high-value and global fundraising activity. Ensuring high standards of data management, governance and regulatory compliance, and supporting fundraising colleagues to maintain best practice in data handling and prospect management. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic research professional with: Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and research skills. Significant experience in a prospect or fundraising research role within the not-for-profit sector or in a directly comparable environment with highly transferable skills (e.g. corporate intelligence, financial services, consultancy, journalism or risk analysis). Demonstrable experience delivering structured due diligence casework, ideally within a complex or international context. Experience operating in, or supporting, fundraising or stakeholder engagement within a global environment, including researching international individuals, corporates and philanthropic markets. Proficiency with a wide range of research, risk, compliance and business intelligence tools. The ability to build strong internal relationships and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders. Please refer to the full role profile for more information. DBS - a basic DBS check is required for this role. How to apply Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. Closing date: 28th August 2026 #LI-HM1 Benefits 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)   A flexible approach to working arrangements.   Access to our enhanced pension scheme   Life assurance  Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.  #LI-HM1