Role SummaryDatabase ManagerAdvancementFull-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)6-month Fixed Term Contract£34,713 per annumApplication deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 7 April 2025 About the role:The Planning and Operations team within the Advancement department is looking for a motivated individual with experience in data management and Raiser’s Edge. In this role, you will manage and improve the Raiser’s Edge database, ensuring data accuracy, supporting fundraising and membership initiatives, and overseeing the Database team. You will be essential in managing donation tracking, membership processes, gift aid claims, and financial reporting.Key areas of responsibility:Leading and developing the Database team, consisting of the Data Manager (Membership) and Database Assistant.Ensuring the accuracy and security of donor and membership data, collaborating closely with the IS team.Supporting the Senior Gifts and Planning Manager, Membership Services, and the Head of Planning and Operations to implement effective systems and procedures for ensuring data quality.Overseeing key data processes, including managing mailing lists, assisting with Gift Aid claims, and generating accurate financial reports.Providing training and support to staff across the Museum, ensuring proficiency in using Raiser’s Edge for both fundraising and membership tasks.Analysing data and identifying areas of improvement, innovation, and cleaning priorities.About you:Educated to degree level, or equivalent experiencePrevious experience in data managementProficiency in Raiser’s EdgeExcellent organisational skillsAbility to manage both membership and fundraising data processesStrong attention to detailAbout the British Museum: Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidaysMembership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitionsParticipation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collectionsInterest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loansProfessional and personal development opportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounts on food and gift shop purchasesAdditional details:For more information about this role, please see the job description.If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.