Research and Database Officer

Veronica Ryan: Multiple Conversations. Installation view, Whitechapel Gallery, 2026. Photo: Dan Weill.

Research and Database Officer

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
• 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.

Interviews will take place w/c 5 October 2026. However, we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

We want our workforce to represent all sections of the community and expect all our employees to commit to creating an equal, diverse and inclusive environment.

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