Database Officer
Job Category Administrative Vacancy Type Permanent Employment Type Full time Salary From £31, Salary To £36, Location Chelmsford Faculty/Prof Service Corporate Marketing Closing Date 13/10/ Ref No Documents
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About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
ARUs research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UKs Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UKs leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About the Role:
This is a key role within the Development team, responsible for the effective management of the Raisers Edge database and the operational delivery of development and alumni engagement activities. The Database Officer ensures the accuracy and integrity of data, supporting fundraising efforts, alumni communications, and financial processes related to donations and awards. Core responsibilities include managing data imports, such as importing graduate data from student records systems, preparing datasets for the Graduate Outcomes Survey mailouts, and producing insightful reports. The role also ensures compliance with data protection and fundraising standards. By maintaining a reliable and responsive database, this post is central to enabling meaningful engagement with alumni and donors and advancing the universitys philanthropic goals.
Were looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with experience using the Raisers Edge. You'll have a degree, or be part qualified in a relevant professional qualification or have a demonstrable appropriate level of experience. Youll have a strong understanding of data management principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights. The ideal candidate will be confident working with large datasets, producing reports, and ensuring data accuracy and compliance. A collaborative mindset and a commitment to delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders are essential.
Find out more about and .
We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our page for full details.
We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.
Guidance Notes:
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.