Ben joined the University of Leeds in October 2023 and heads up the prospect research function there. He and the team have responsibility for all aspects of prospect research, including prospect identification and qualification, portfolio management, due diligence and gift acceptance, data management and CRM usage. In addition to these core elements of prospect research, his role also encompasses team planning, strategy and target setting.

Prior to his current role in HE, Ben spent just under five years in the charitable sector working in the Prospect Development team at the Science Museum Group. In his time there he worked to support fundraising efforts at all five of the group’s locations across the country.