Database & Research Officer

Creative Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An arts organization in Glasgow seeks a Database & Research Officer for a fixed-term role. This position involves enhancing fundraising strategies through effective database management and prospect research. The ideal candidate will have experience with databases like Tessitura and possess strong administration skills. The role offers a salary of £28,000 to £29,000 and includes flexible working hours, a competitive pension scheme, and 25 days of annual leave plus additional public holidays.

Benefits

Competitive pension package

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Retailer discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in prospect research for fundraising.
• Experience working with database systems like Tessitura.
• Ability to provide data segmentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze the company database for fundraising.
• Support the Advancement team in improving fundraising effectiveness.
• Reconcile donations and track supporter pipelines.

Skills

Prospect research experience

Understanding of Tessitura or other CRM

Data segmentation skills

High-level administration skills

Affinity with arts and culture

Job description

We are looking for a Database & Research Officer to join Scottish Ballet's Advancement team.

This is a new role at Scottish Ballet to help enhance fundraising effectiveness, stewardship and research, leading to increased income through day-to-day management and analysis of the company database, Tessitura.

This role will be a key member of the Advancement team (fundraising) where everything we do aligns with Scottish Ballet's values of excellence, innovation and inclusion.

Scottish Ballet welcomes applications from all communities and backgrounds, building a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We provide specialist support for those who have experienced discrimination or face barriers to inclusion.

In a nutshell, this role is best suited to someone who has:

• A track record of prospect research, identifying partners, donors and trusts leading to increased income.
• Experience of working with and an excellent understanding of Tessitura or other CRM system.
• Experience in data segmentation providing reports on retention and acquisition.
• High-level administration skills to reconcile donations and gift aid, tracking and managing supporter pipelines and plans.
• An affinity with Scottish Ballet’s culture and values and enthusiasm for the arts.

It’s a 12-month, fixed-term role, with possibility of it becoming a permanent position:

• Salary is £28,000 to £29,00 per annum depending on experience.
• The role is full-time, 35 hours per week.
• Working hours can be flexible with a minimum of three days in the office.
• The role is based at our Glasgow HQ.
• We offer great benefits including a competitive pension package, life assurance, 25 days of annual leave (plus an additional 9 Scottish public holidays), retailer discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme.

How to apply

Tell us why you want this job and why you think you’d be brilliant at it.

Along with this cover letter, we’ll need your CV detailing any relevant skills, qualifications, or experience, plus the details of two professional referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the position).

Please note we are required to check if prospective candidates have the right to work in the UK. It would be helpful if you could confirm this along with your application.

Send these to [e-mail] by 5pm on Tuesday 6 January 2026. Interviews will be schedule for the week commencing 19 January 2026.

The deadline is Tuesday 06 January 2026 at 17:00.