Average Research Director salary in the UK

Our client, a Cambridge College is seeking to appoint a full-time, permanent Data and Research Officer. Data and Research OfficerLocation: Cambridge, CB2Salary: £30,487 - £34,980 per annumVacancy Type: Permanent, Full time, 36.5 hours per week The post-holder will play a key role within the Development team, maintaining the integrity of the College’s alumni database that underpins every aspect of the team’s work. The post holder will shape and deliver the College’s prospect research strategy, managing the prospect pipeline and supporting the fundraising programme. Key Responsibilities Update, enhance and improve the alumni database (Raiser’s Edge) on a regular basis, ensuring that information is entered consistently, accurately and in a timely fashion.Maintain the integrity of the database, including importing and exporting data to/from RE, managing and uploading current student and alumni data from the central University database (CamSIS), College publication returns, the internet and other updates.Liaise with Cambridge University Development & Alumni Relations (CUDAR) on a regular basis to exchange updated alumni details. Work with the Director and Deputy Director to manage the prospect pipeline, including conducting initial research into potential supporters.Produce detailed alumni profiles and briefings for the Director of Development and the Master for key meetings and events.Accurately record all gifts, pledges and legacies on the database and ensure procedures are effective and up-to-date.Ensure Gift Aid agreements are correctly recorded and renewed as appropriate. Prepare donors’ lists for Governing Body, Council and relevant College publications.Work alongside the Deputy Development Director to complete the Annual Development Questionnaire (ADQ).Conduct research to find lost alumni and re-establish contact via new address and email details. Deal with returned mail in a timely and organised manner, and with email "unsubscribes" and bounce-backs.Handle the notification of deceased members by recording information on the database, liaising with family members regarding obituaries for inclusion in the College Magazine. Help devise new systems and processes to enable the work of the office to be carried out with ever greater efficiency and effectiveness. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post-holder may be asked to take on different tasks as required, and all employees are expected to work collaboratively to support the overall work of the College. They would like to hear from you if you have previous experience of working with relational databases, and are proactive, well organised, and diligent. The benefits on offer are many and include 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), a defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution, a health care cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including dental and optical), a free meal when on duty, and the opportunity to work in a beautiful environment. Facilities on-site include a College gym, multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited parking. Closing Date: Wednesday 2 October 2024, 12 noon Application Process: To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. They are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to treating all job applications on their merits. No applicant will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership or parental status, race, ethic or national origin, colour, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or age. Ability to perform the job is their primary consideration. No agencies please.

Resourcer/Researcher Executive Search Hybrid (London) Up to £38,000 + OTE Are you driven by research, detail-oriented, and passionate about connecting top-tier talent with leading organisations? We are looking to hire and Executive Search Researcher to join our boutique firm that recruits into professional services. You will be recruiting exclusively to the most senior end of the market and exclusively working with to hire Partners into Accountancy Practices, where salaries of your candidates will range from £150,000 - £500,000. What You'll Be Doing: Market Mapping & Longlisting: Use CRM to populate shortlists and longlists, and support LinkedIn Recruiter Projects.Advert Writing & CV Formatting: Craft engaging job advertisements and format CVs, creating compelling candidate synopses.Mailer Lists & Admin: Maintain accurate and targeted mailer lists and manage candidate communications.Scheduling & Coordination: Schedule Teams calls and coffees for candidates, coordinate diaries, and send out meeting confirmations.Research & Blogging: Write insightful blogs on market trends and partner search, creating and providing newsletter content.Tracking & Keeping In Touch: Maintain contact with placed candidates and updating systems with the right codes and candidate statuses. What You'll Need: Strong analytical and research skills to identify top candidates and trends in the market.The confidence and communication skills to engage with senior-level candidates.A consultative mindset, thriving in a supporting role where you are working in a solely 180-role without The ability to work flexibly and remote. We would also consider someone doing this part time. If you're organised, collaborative, and eager to grow in a research-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. You'll be a vital part of our Executive Search team, where your contributions directly influence high-impact placements. ________ As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Your new companyWorking for a FTSE 250 recruitment company, recognised as market leading recruitment experts who have recently won a Glassdoor award as an employer of choice in the UK.Hays Executive is our search and selection division responsible for senior appointments at board level in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Our team in London comprises some of the most experienced consultants in our business, who operate in a mature, experienced and quality-driven environment. The research team forms an integral part of our prestigious business and provides market intelligence, search, selection and benchmarking services.Your new roleYou will work collaboratively with other researchers and support the lead consultant on individual campaigns by identifying potential candidates through a combination of desk-based research and telephone networking.Playing a pivotal role in executive search and headhunting, you will have a significant impact on the appointment of critical, high-profile leadership appointments for major government departments, local authorities and commercial companies. Through your strong communication, rapport-building skills and quality-driven approach, you will engage with senior executives and gather niche specialist market intelligence for the consulting team and clients. This works at the top end of the recruitment market.What you'll need to succeedAs a confident communicator who is conscientious, organised, inquisitive and focused on results, you will possess high levels of customer service and quality awareness. You will have a background in recruitment, sales or a similar service industry, and have experience speaking to, influencing and meeting senior level professionals.You will be required to operate in a quality-driven environment where attention to detail and strong written/verbal communication is paramount.With experience in a customer-focused business and commercial environment, you will be able to demonstrate an ability to compile and convert in-depth complex market insights into successful client outcomes.What you'll get in returnThis challenging role is rewarding, varied and intellectually stimulating. You will receive full training along with opportunities to attend external Executive Research Association (ERA) events for your professional development. You will work alongside experienced Directors on key campaigns and will receive coaching and support, to ensure you are continually developing in your role and career.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk