Research and Data Officer

Job Introduction

The Research and Data Officer will be responsible for identifying 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.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our ‘Connected Working’ framework which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role of course. We do not dictate the number of days you have to attend the office.

Interview Date: 27 September 2022

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.  You might find the following resources useful:

• To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make click here
• To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer click here

 If you have any questions, please contact HRAdvice@diabetes.org.uk   

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

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

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

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK