Database Manager (Development)

University College School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks’ leave incl. holidays

Contributory staff pension

Free breakfast and lunch

On-site gym

Job summary

University College School seeks a Database Manager (Development) to grow the contactable community and improve data quality across alumni, donors and supporters. You will manage complex imports, audience segmentation and KPI reporting while ensuring data integrity and training users across the team.

Based in a school environment, the role focuses on internal operations with strong collaboration with the Development Office, Finance Team and Data Office.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing a database, ideally Raiser's Edge or ToucanTech.
• Proven ability to create and implement data systems and procedures.
• Ability to manage, manipulate and analyse large datasets, run complex queries and reports, deliver multi-layered segmentations and data imports/exports, and produce performance reports and analysis.
• Proven ability to deliver effective data processes.
• A good understanding of the principles of data and database management.
• A good working knowledge of data protection and PECR legislation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience of data analysis.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Qualitative and quantitative research skills.
• A high level of numeracy and a strong aptitude for figures.
• Understanding of multi-level fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Data management
• Data hygiene and quality improvements
• Insight provision
• System management
• Prospect research
• Gift processing and management
• Reporting and analysis

Skills

Database management

Data analysis

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Qualitative & quantitative research

Tools

Raisers Edge

ToucanTech

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, 35hrs Per week, Monday - Friday

University College School was founded in 1830 to promote principles of liberal scholarship. That remains our first and overriding aim. Intellectual curiosity, breadth of study and independence of mind combine to achieve academic excellence; they are not subordinate to it. UCS remains true to the liberal traditions of its founders and continues to work hard to foster independence of mind among its pupils, to value their individuality and to create a diverse and inclusive community. Academic results are excellent. Music and drama are very strong at UCS and the school offers an outstanding range of co-curricular activities and enrichment opportunities.

The Department

The Development Office is working towards a major campaign in support of the school’s bursary provision and the further improvement and development of its existing and new school sites, centred around the school’s 200th anniversary in 2030. Key to this is the delivery of a range of fundraising approaches and alumni engagement activity. The successful candidate will need to be proactive, imaginative and adaptable.

The Database Manager (Development) (DM) works within the Development Office and reports to the Head of Fundraising & Stewardship. Their work will underpin the engagement of our Old Gower, parent and supporter communities across both our fundraising and alumni relations activities.

The Present Vacancy

• The Database Manager (Development) (DM) will have fundamental responsibility for growing our contactable community database and improving both the quality and quantity of information held about our community members.
• The successful candidate will develop DACE’s understanding of our community, including identifying individuals and cohorts who may respond particularly well to different types of engagement. This will include identifying potential supporters for different levels and approaches to fundraising, as well as opportunities for contributions of time and talent.
• The postholder will be responsible for the effective delivery and smooth running of DACE systems, processes, analytics and insight. This will include supporting the logistics of team projects, monitoring project activity, supporting colleagues as appropriate, and providing data-rich insights and reports to inform the team’s work.
• The role will also include management of our alumni and supporter database. The Database Manager (Development) (DM) will lead on database management, including complex imports, audience segmentation, KPI and project reporting, and ensuring that data quality and integrity are maintained and, wherever possible, improved.
• The postholder will also ensure that all users receive the training and support they need to make effective use of the database in their work.
• This post is essential to the smooth and effective operation of the Development and Community Engagement Office. The focus of the role will be internal, with effective relationships particularly important across DACE, the Finance Team and the School’s Data Office.

Key areas of responsibility

The Database Manager (Development) will lead all operations-based work, including but not limited to:

• Data management
• Data hygiene and quality improvements
• Insight provision
• System management
• Prospect research
• Gift processing and management
• Reporting and analysis

Person Specification

• Experience of managing a database, ideally Raiser’s Edge or ToucanTech
• Proven ability to create and implement data systems and procedures
• Ability to manage, manipulate and analyse large datasets, run complex queries and reports, deliver multi-layered segmentations and data imports/exports, and produce performance reports and analysis
• Proven ability to deliver effective data processes
• A good understanding of the principles of data and database management
• A good working knowledge of data protection and PECR legislation
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience of data analysis
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Qualitative and quantitative research skills
• A high level of numeracy and a strong aptitude for figures
• Understanding of multi-level fundraising

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is £40,000 per annum.

Benefits include:

• 8 weeks’ leave, inclusive of bank holidays and school closure periods over Christmas and Easter
• Contributory staff pension scheme
• Free breakfast and lunch
• Subsidised gym membership on site

University College School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check before commencing employment, as this position is within a school working with children aged under 18. UCS will also undertake its own recruitment checks, including contacting previous employers and others, to confirm applicants’ identities and professional records.