Research Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a researcher for the Development Department of the National Gallery, London. The Development Department raises income to support the National Gallery and its activities, helping to maintain and enhance the Gallery’s world-class collection for the benefit of visitors from the UK and overseas. The Research Officer will work closely with the Research Manager, producing research for Development’s corporate sponsorship and fundraising teams. The post-holder will have responsibility for producing individual, corporate and trust profiles, event briefing notes, industry updates, and helping to carry out risk assessments for prospective supporters and sponsors. The role sits in Development’s Operations team and will aim to ensure fundraisers have relevant information and intelligence to further their success.

We are seeking a talented individual capable of producing well sourced, targeted and accurate research in an agile and timely fashion. The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, a good understanding of the philanthropic landscape and cultural sponsorship sector, a collaborative attitude and excellent communication skills.