Database Assistant

Be there when it matters

Are you interested in a career in data and looking for your first step? If so come and join our team and contribute to the incredible work that we do across Sue Ryder.

As Database Assistant you’ll be a key team member of a busy Supporter Data & Insight team, providing administrative support to the Head of Department and other team managers.

Key Responsibilities
• Helping to keep fundraising database clean
• Writing back to the system all mass communications we’ve had with our supporters
• Matching different sets of files
• Administrative support for the data team

This is an excellent opportunity for someone beginning their career in data to work alongside an experienced, friendly team learning about all aspects of Supporter Care, Data and Fundraising compliance.

About You
To hit the ground running ideally you will have excellent communication skills and the ability to organise and prioritise a busy workload. You will have experience of using Microsoft Excel and experience of working with databases would also be an advantage. What is essential is to be a team player with an enthusiasm for fundraising in order to succeed in the role and progress your career with us.

What we can offer you:

Competitive Benefits Package
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
- EAP support scheme
- Staff discount with thousands of retailers
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date:10th September
If we find a suitable candidate, we may close the listing prior to 1st September 2024

Interview date: TBC - we’ll contact you if you’re shortlisted. This will be a virtual interview. (Excel test + Interview)

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process 

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.