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Research and Data Officer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

The Research and Data Officer will be responsible to identify potential donors and other key influencers who can help Diabetes UK achieve its strategic objectives. Working across the Philanthropy and Partnerships team they will conduct research on prospective and current major donor, corporate and trust supporters, produce profiles and due diligence screenings, in line with GDPR regulations. The post holder will support the development of the donor pipeline within the three areas of fundraising, producing reports and maintaining and monitoring a database of donors.

The Research and Data Officer will be integral to the Philanthropy and Partnerships team playing a key role to the development of the donor pipeline within the three areas of fundraising, ensuring data quality and monitoring a database of donors. Finally, you will liaise with colleagues across the organisation to produce reports and fundraising analysis, as well as supporting with the implementation of GDPR.

Interview Date(s): 6 & 7 May 2021

Role Responsibility

Working with the Research and Operations Lead the Stewardship officer will support fundraising activities across the Philanthropy and Partnerships team by:

  • Conducting prospect research to high standards, performing due diligence screenings, and supporting the team with moves management, prospect pipeline and donor development
  • Ensuring data quality, maintaining a database of donors and being responsible for reports and fundraising analysis for the Philanthropy and Partnerships team.
  • Ensuring current material held and activities performed across the team are in line with current data protection regulation and fundraising code of practice

The Ideal Candidate

The best person for this job will be well organised with a methodical approach to work and will have:

  • Excellent analytical and research skills with the ability to read and analyse significant amount of data
  • Experience in conducting Prospect Research and Due Diligence screening
  • Experience in working in a busy High Value Fundraising department
  • A clear understanding of our audience and Major Gift fundraising
  • The ability of working effectively with others, co-operating with colleagues and helping the team to achieve its goals demonstrating outstanding time-management and interpersonal skills
  • Full IT literacy, in particular knowledge of MS Excel, the ability to use a CRM database and the ability to maintain information systems
  • Full understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation and Fundraising Code of Practice

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

  • Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
  • A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments
  • Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
  • Discounts on gym membership
  • Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
  • Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
  • Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
  • Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

Diabetes is the most devastating and fastest growing health crisis of our time.  There are currently more than 3.9 million people in the UK diagnosed with diabetes, and just under 1 million more with undiagnosed type 2.

We are working to make sure that those affected by diabetes get the best care and support they need to live well with their condition and avoid life-changing complications.  We're leading the way by funding critical research, improving healthcare and treatment so we can reach our vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Diabetes UK staff are motivated and experienced and extremely passionate about helping people affected by diabetes.  We have been fighting for people with diabetes for more than 80 years and changed millions of lives thanks to the new treatments, technology and policy changes we've been behind.

But there's more to do.  And you can be part of it.

We're a diverse bunch and as a charity we recognise and respect the value of everyone.

We've recently been awarded a One Star Accreditation status by Best Companies.  And this year we were named 65th in the top 100 not-for-profit organisations in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list. 

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expect all staff and volunteers to actively support this commitment.

We have a vision of a world where diabetes can do no harm.  If you’d like to be part of that, why not join us? 

To learn more about the work we do please visit our website

Diabetes UK

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