Prospect Researcher
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Over the past few years, we’ve been reshaping fundraising at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and deliberately evolving the Development and Alumni Relations team. This has included investing in new posts, strengthening our data and systems, and building a more intentional, strategic pipeline.
The next step in that journey is deepening our insight. We need to understand who is connected to us, where the strongest opportunities lie, and how we best prioritise our time across individuals, trusts and foundations, corporates, alumni, and international prospects. This role sits at the heart of that work.
We’re looking for someone who can settle quickly, who understands the fundamentals of fundraising, and who can confidently turn information into focused, actionable recommendations. You don’t need a long fundraising career behind you, but you do need to know what prospect research contributes, why it matters, and how it drives income growth. This is a new role in a high-performing team. For the right candidate, it’s an opportunity to apply your skills to real questions and make a tangible difference straight away
You’ll join a collaborative, ambitious team that cares deeply about supporting students and widening access to the arts.
Founded in 1847, Scotland’s national conservatoire is a global leader in performing arts education, consistently ranked in the top ten of the prestigious QS World University Rankings.
Specialist tuition across music, drama, dance, production, film and education under one roof creates an environment where artists move between disciplines, immersed in a culture of creativity and collaboration that sparks bold new work and ways of thinking.
Students learn from the best at RCS, where they work alongside award-winning teaching staff, industry experts and internationally acclaimed guest artists.
As the only conservatoire in the country, RCS is uniquely placed to partner with the nation’s leading artistic companies to provide one-of-a kind learning experiences. At RCS, students grow into the artists they want to be, where they’re encouraged to develop not just their art but their power to use it. RCS graduates are resourceful, highly employable and members of a dynamic community of artists who make a significant impact across the globe.
If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment, with a passion for philanthropy and the arts this may be just the right role for you.
You will have strong research and analytical skills, as well as the ability to identify potential supporters, including High-Net-Worth (HNW) individuals, corporates, and trusts and foundations.
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, you will be skilled in developing strategies to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders, particularly across the UK, North America, and other priority recruitment and fundraising regions for RCS. Your approach will be evidence-based and strategic, aligning with the wider ambitions of Scotland’s national conservatoire