Database & Research Officer

We are looking for a Database & Research Officer to join Scottish Ballet's Advancement team.

This is a new role at Scottish Ballet to help enhance fundraising effectiveness, stewardship and research, leading to increased income through day-to-day management and analysis of the company database, Tessitura.

This role will be a key member of the Advancement team (Fundraising) where everything we do aligns with Scottish Ballet's values of excellence, innovation and inclusion.

Scottish Ballet welcomes applications from all communities and backgrounds, building a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We provide specialist support for those who have experienced discrimination or face barriers to inclusion.

What you need to know

Our vacancy is for a Database & Research Officer supporting the Advancement team.

In a nutshell, this role is best suited to someone who has:

• A track record of prospect research, identifying partners, donors and trusts leading to increased income.
• Experience of working with and an excellent understanding of Tessitura or other CRM system.
• Experience in data segmentation providing reports on retention and acquisition.
• High-level administration skills to reconcile donations and gift aid, tracking and managing supporter pipelines and plans.
• An affinity with Scottish Ballet's culture and values and enthusiasm for the arts.

It's a 12-month, fixed-term role, with possibility of it becoming a permanent position:

• Salary is between £28,000 and £29,000 per annum dependant on experience.
• The role is full-time, 35 hours per week.
• Working hours can be flexible with a minimum of three days in the office.
• The role is based at our Glasgow HQ.
• We offer great benefits including a competitive pension package, life assurance, 25 days of annual leave (plus an additional 9 Scottish public holidays), retailer discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Who we are

Scotland's national dance company. We're based in Glasgow and perform on stage and screen, nationally and internationally, promoting Scotland's pioneering spirit far and wide. As well as bold new versions of the classics and ground-breaking commissions, Scottish Ballet runs an extensive community engagement programme fostering wellbeing and encouraging creativity through dance.

This role is part of the Advancement team (Fundraising), reporting to the Director of Philanthropy.

Tell us why you want this job and why you think you'd be brilliant at it.

Along with this cover letter, we'll need your CV detailing any relevant skills, qualifications, or experience, plus the details of two professional referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the position).

Please note we are required to check if prospective candidates have the right to work in the UK. It would be helpful if you could confirm this along with your application.

Any questions please don't hesitate to contact Katie Boyle, People & Wellbeing Officer at the above the email address.