Database Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Salary:From £31,750
Location:London
Contract Type:Fixed Term
Contract Duration:12 months
Hours:Full Time
Closing Date:17 April 2023
First Interview Dates:27-28th April 2023
We are recruiting for a 12 Month fixed-term Database Assistant to help increase capacity in our Global Operations Database team. As our fundraising activities grow, so does the volume of data we are required to process and we need to ensure that we have the appropriate policies and procedures in place to manage the use of this data. The funds raised enable us to deliver our mission – using the power of the law to protect our planet.
With Raiser’s Edge experience and excellent attention to detail, you will assist with data management and gift administration, ensuring the accurate entry of data via imports from third party platforms, maintaining database integrity and supporting the team with ad-hoc data requests.
Main Duties
- Support the flow of information between our fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge) and email marketing platform (Engaging Networks),
- Create and maintain accurate database records for funders and individual donors
- Processing of donations on a weekly basis
- Support the administration of regular donations & Gift Aid
- Support the reconciliation of income
- Support on data hygiene and maintenance processes
See the job description (below) for a full list of duties for this role.
Role requirements
- Experience of working with Raiser’s Edge fundraising database
- Experience of conducting imports into a fundraising database and creating exports
- Experience of processing income and working with finance colleagues
- Experience of using Engaging Networks (desirable)
- Experience of using ImportOmatic (desirable)
- Fluent (CEFR level C2) in English
See the job description (below) for a full list of requirements for this role.
Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria below, we still encourage you to apply.
Further Information
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Flexible working: Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Database Assistant roles across Client-Earth's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Grantmaking & Charitable Foundations.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £31,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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