JOB DESCRIPTION

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Prospect Researcher Job Advert

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

Full-time, Permanent

Salary £36,576

Every gift starts with insight. As Prospect Researcher at World Vision UK, you’ll uncover the people, organisations, churches and networks whose generosity can unlock life-changing opportunities for children living in poverty. Your research will fuel our fundraisers, shape strategy, and help us build the partnerships that make transformation possible. It’s a role where curiosity meets impact — turning information into action that changes lives.

What a day could look like –

Morning:

Build a research profile on a potential philanthropist.
Midday: Review prospect pipelines and run reports to catch every opportunity.
Afternoon: Spot emerging corporate giving trends or church networks that could unlock new streams of support.

In return, we offer:

• A flexible and supportive working culture
• Pension scheme (with employer contributions)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Free parking (Milton Keynes office)
• Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals
• A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference

In addition to the salary offered, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

This role IS for you if…

You’re curious, proactive, and motivated by making a difference.

You love research and turning complex information into clear, useful insights.
You get satisfaction from helping others succeed (our fundraisers will rely on you daily).
You’re detail-oriented but can also see the bigger picture.

This role ISN’T for you if…

You prefer working in isolation and don’t enjoy collaboration.
You want a purely academic role without practical application.
You’re uncomfortable handling sensitive donor information with discretion and integrity.
You aren’t aligned with World Vision’s Christian ethos.

Please note that you MUST have the Right to work in the UK documentation as unfortunately, this role is not sponsored, and your application cannot be considered any further without it.

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the criteria given in the Job Description.

Closing Date for applications: 24 Oct 2025

Interview Dates: 30 Oct 2025

We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified.

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.worldvision.org.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ as a result of your disability.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

World Vision UK is a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting they complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see:

The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org)

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK – Job Applicant Privacy Notice. No agencies please.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only