Database and Gifts Officer

Part Time, 21 hours per week

Required from December 2024

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience

Actual salary: £22,678 - £24,052 per annum for working 21 hours per week depending on qualifications and experience.

This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising database professional to join our newly created Development and Alumnae Relations (DAR) department and play an integral part in enhancing our relations with the global alumnae community of over 7,000 and in support of our fundraising ambitions. 

The postholder will be responsible for managing the school’s alumnae database, including integrating other data sources across the school, and unlocking the potential it brings us. Reporting to the Head of Development and Alumnae Relations, the post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the database, and managing all gifts and donations received by donators.

The ideal candidate will have experience with working on a large database, extracting, interrogating and reporting on data to help inform strategy and drive effective fundraising and alumnae relations, along with knowledge of managing a Raisers Edge, Toucan Tech or similar database in a fundraising environment. Excellent, organisational skills, and proven proficiency in database administration, gift administration of donations, along with an understanding of GDPR and the latest data protection legislation are essential. The post holder will also be expected to provide occasional support with alumnae events that are scheduled throughout the year. 

We offer:

• The opportunity to join our outstanding school where public examination results consistently place JAGS amongst the leading schools in the UK 
• A community of considerate, creative and compassionate students and staff 
• A highly diverse and inclusive school community, committed to our bursary provision 
• An inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and support staff 
• Excellent facilities, including the latest resources to support learning 
• A diverse benefits package including:
•  Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with 10% employer contributions
• Free onsite parking
• Free gym membership with discounted family rates
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free lunches
• Free access to the Dulwich Picture Gallery
• School fee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest-free computer loans
• Interest-free transport season ticket loans

With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.

Our school aims, both in and out of the classroom, are clear:

• To celebrate our diverse and inclusive community  
• To champion social awareness and sustainability 
• To empower courage, creativity and compassion in each student 
• To inspire aspirational and authentic lifelong learners and leaders  
• To nurture respectful, resilient and kind individuals  

If this matches your vision, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.

How to apply

We recognise that celebrating the full diversity of staff and students has a positive impact on all and invite applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. To enable us to make any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application whether you have any special requirements.

Please visit our website www.jags.org.uk/day-to-day/vacancies to download an application form and candidate pack.

Please note that CVs and letters sent without a completed application form will not be accepted.

For further information please contact recruitment@jags.org.uk or telephone the Recruitment team on 020 8693 1181.

Closing Date:                         Midday on Monday 21 October 2024

Interview Dates:                    Week Commencing Monday 28 October 2024

Interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

JAGS is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, and overseas police and regulatory authorities where relevant.