Whitechapel Gallery
Job Summary
Job Description
The Research and Database Officer is an important member of the Development Team, helping to increase income generation by providing high quality, accurate and relevant research, and administrative support across the department. The successful candidate will work closely with the Development team to deliver the Department’s fundraising target across major donors, Trusts and Foundations, Statutory Bodies, Corporates and Patrons. Specific responsibilities will include strategic prospect identification and development of a pipeline of potential supporters. Working closely with members of the team, the Research and Database Officer will further develop the Development Office’s database (Spektrix) into a key tool to support fundraising performance and growth.
The post has a key role in researching potential donors, maintaining and supporting due diligence processes and recording information on the Gallery’s database in a timely and accurate manner. The post holder will support colleagues identify new leads and implement the Development Department’s policies on the collection and interpretation of data.
The Research and Database Officer works within the Development Team and reports to the Development Manager.
Conditions of work
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: Full-time (36.25 hours). Monday to Friday, 9:30am- 5:45pm (with one-hour unpaid lunch). Hybrid working available based on the requirements of the role.
Salary: £28,500 per annum
Probationary period: 3 months with a maximum extension of 2 months
Notice period: 2 months (1 week during probation)
Due to the nature of the job, some evening and weekend work will be required, as well as occasional travel. This will be compensated by time off in lieu.
Job Requirements
Job requirements include:
Full IT literacy, including excellent knowledge of MS Excel, and experience of using a CRM system such as Spektrix, Raiser’s Edge, Tessitura or similar – to maintain information systems.
Excellent ability to summarise significant amount of data and present information in a clear and concise manner.
Methodological approach to work and excellent time-management and organisation skills, with the ability to work independently.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across various departments and helping the team to achieve its goals.
Excellent analytical and research skills with the ability to read and analyse significant amount of data.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Research and Database Officer
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Visual arts
- Role: Research
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 28 Sep 2026
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Location:
London
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