The Role

Do you have enjoy identifying problems and have previously worked with databases?

We are looking for a Database Manager to join the Advancement team on a permanent basis. You will deliver full database capability to better enable the Advancement department and wider School community to reach out and build alumni engagement (including philanthropic support). You will analyse changing requirements to ensure the system (currently Raiser’s Edge) continues to fulfil the future needs of the Advancement Department needs going forward

Strong stakeholder and requirement analysis skills are essential for this position as you will work closely with the Head of Data and be responsible for managing and implementing changes to the database and data processes.

This is a newly created role so a great opportunity for you to make it your own.

Main Responsibilities

• Apply specialist technical knowledge across a range of different areas to deliver required services in line with defined processes, escalating queries or tasks if outside own technical knowledge and/or standard procedure for own area. 
• Independently collaborate with all Advancement colleagues to identify, prioritise and carry out database and process updates.  
• Liaise across the team and other departments within the School to help to inform and review, current data systems and future requirements
• Undertake investigations and inspections of data, processes and working practices in accordance with established procedure to identify actual/potential compliance issues and recommend appropriate action

Who we are looking for

• Experience of working with a relational database, including system knowledge, such as Raiser’s Edge.  
• Experience of working on database requirements analysis and upgrade preferably within fundraising
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to deliver training and information clearly and accurately, to a variety of stakeholders 
• Microsoft Office suite to advanced level, particularly Excel. Knowledge of query tools such as SQL is desirable 
• Confident and able to work on own initiative and with limited supervision

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

Closing date 14th February 2023

London Business School