The Research and Database Officer is an important member of the Development Team, helping to increase income generation by providing high quality, accurate and relevant research, and administrative support across the department. The successful candidate will work closely with the Development team to deliver the Department's fundraising target across major donors, Trusts and Foundations, Statutory Bodies, Corporates and Patrons. Specific responsibilities will include strategic prospect identification and development of a pipeline of potential supporters. Working closely with members of the team, the Research and Database Officer will further develop the Development Office's database (Spektrix) into a key tool to support fundraising performance and growth. The post has a key role in researching potential donors, maintaining and supporting due diligence processes and recording information on the Gallery's database in a timely and accurate manner. The post holder will support colleagues identify new leads and implement the Development Department's policies on the collection and interpretation of data. The Research and Database Officer works within the Development Team and reports to the Development Manager. Conditions of work Job requirements include: Please check our website for the full job description. Job responsibilities include: Please check our website for the full job description. Please complete the application form and diversity monitoring form found on our website, and return to [email protected] by 12:00pm on Monday, 28 September 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 5 October 2026. However, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.Job Summary
Job Description
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Full-time (36.25 hours). Monday to Friday, 9:30am- 5:45pm (with one-hour unpaid lunch). Hybrid working available based on the requirements of the role.
Salary: £28,500 per annum
Probationary period: 3 months with a maximum extension of 2 months
Notice period: 2 months (1 week during probation)
Due to the nature of the job, some evening and weekend work will be required, as well as occasional travel. This will be compensated by time off in lieu.Job Requirements
Full IT literacy, including excellent knowledge of MS Excel, and experience of using a CRM system such as Spektrix, Raiser's Edge, Tessitura or similar - to maintain information systems.
Excellent ability to summarise significant amount of data and present information in a clear and concise manner.
Methodological approach to work and excellent time-management and organisation skills, with the ability to work independently.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across various departments and helping the team to achieve its goals.
Excellent analytical and research skills with the ability to read and analyse significant amount of data. Job Responsibilities
Support the team to achieve financial targets by proactively identifying new funding prospects through research, pipeline development and stewardship initiatives.
Conduct detailed biographical and financial research on corporate, individual and foundation donors and prospects using appropriate print, electronic and on-line sources.
Investigate the criteria and objectives of statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, embassies and cultural institutes, and the corporate sector to assess synergy with our ambitions and identify funding opportunities.
Manage and maintain prospect research protocol to ensure that the acquisition, storage and use of research data complies with the GDPR and other legal and regulatory requirement, and respects confidentiality and privacy and all other legal and regulatory requirements. Useful Links
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