Senior Database Officer
Location
Hybrid working - a minimum of one day per week in our Aldgate, London head office.
Hours
37.5 hours per week, full-time.
Salary
£40,000 per annum.
Contract
5-month fixed term.
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 health cashback plan (Medicash) covering employee plus up to 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 LinkedIn Learning.
Commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
Menopause Friendly accreditation and Disability Confident employer status.
About the Role
As our Senior Database Officer, you will take the lead on key tasks within the Database Services team. Working closely with the Database Manager, you will 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.
You will be a trusted point of contact for the Supporter Care team, providing guidance on manual data entry and helping improve documentation and processes. You will help shape best practice across the organisation, empowering fundraising teams to use the database confidently and effectively. Additionally, you will support two Database Officers in responding to complex queries.
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a diverse and dedicated team committed to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our Culture
We value our people and strive to create a working environment that supports our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will join a team that encourages skill development and recognises the important role you play in delivering our strategic plans. Our staff have a voice and contribute to working groups focused on health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to foster an inclusive culture with diverse teams representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to be their whole selves at work.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. Flexible working decisions are based on business needs.
Experience
Proven experience working with fundraising databases for data entry, maintenance, and importation.
Strong understanding of data protection guidelines (GDPR).
Experience using automation tools such as Azure Data Factory, Power Automate, and Excel Power Query.
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel skills including PowerQuery or M language within Power BI.
About You
Highly computer literate with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively and provide guidance to colleagues.
Proactive in improving processes and documentation.
Committed to delivering high-quality data management and supporting organisational goals.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated, but relevant experience and strong technical skills are essential.