Senior Database Officer
Posted 3 days ago by Dementia UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Database Officer at Dementia UK will lead key tasks within the Database Services team, focusing on developing automated processes to enhance data accuracy and streamline workflows. This role involves collaboration with the Database Manager and providing support to the Supporter Care team, ensuring effective use of the supporter database. The position is based in a hybrid working environment, requiring at least one day per week in the Aldgate, London office. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data protection guidelines and experience with fundraising databases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead important tasks within the Database Services team.
- Develop and refine automated processes using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Power Automate, and Excel Power Query.
- Streamline workflows and enhance data accuracy for the supporter database.
- Act as a trusted point of contact for the Supporter Care team regarding manual data entry.
- Improve documentation and processes related to database usage.
- Support fundraising teams in effectively using the database.
- Assist Database Officers in responding to complex queries.
Key Skills:
- Strong understanding of data protection guidelines (GDPR).
- Experience using a fundraising database for data entry, maintenance, and importation.
- High level of computer literacy.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using PowerQuery within Excel or the M language within Power BI.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both. Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.
About The Role
Location: Hybrid working - a minimum of one day per week in our Aldgate, London head office
Contract: 5-month fixed term, full-time
Contractual hours37.5
Annual leave : 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay family-friendly policies 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) free healthcashbackplan (Medicash): employeecover plusupto four dependent children 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash) access to a wellbeing app flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more* learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LI Learning) commitment to employee health and wellbeing. we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
As our Senior Database Officer, you'll take the lead on important tasks within the Database Services team. Working closely with the Database Manager to develop and refine automated processes using tools such as Azure Data Factory, Power Automate and Excel Power Query. Your expertise will help streamline workflows, enhance data accuracy and ensure our supporter database runs smoothly and reliably. Youll be a trusted point of contact for the Supporter Care team, offering guidance on manual data entry and helping improve documentation and processes. Youll help shape best practice across the organisation, ensuring our fundraising teams are empowered to use the database confidently and effectively. Youll also support our two Database Officers in responding to complex queries.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data protection guidelines (GDPR) and will bring previous experience in using a fundraising database for data entry, maintenance, and importation. A high level of computer literacy is essential and comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Particularly experience using PowerQuery within Excel, or experience using the M language within Power BI to drive the automated manipulation of data.
If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. Its important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia. Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion. Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK. Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs?