Job Description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role:

This is a key role within the Development team, responsible for the effective management of the Raiser's Edge database and the operational delivery of development and alumni engagement activities. The Database Officer ensures the accuracy and integrity of data, supporting fundraising efforts, alumni communications, and financial processes related to donations and awards. Core responsibilities include managing data imports, such as importing graduate data from student records systems, preparing datasets for the Graduate Outcomes Survey mailouts, and producing insightful reports. The role also ensures compliance with data protection and fundraising standards. By maintaining a reliable and responsive database, this post is central to enabling meaningful engagement with alumni and donors and advancing the university's philanthropic goals.



We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with experience using the Raiser's Edge. You'll have a degree, or be part qualified in a relevant professional qualification or have a demonstrable appropriate level of experience. You'll have a strong understanding of data management principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights. The ideal candidate will be confident working with large datasets, producing reports, and ensuring data accuracy and compliance. A collaborative mindset and a commitment to delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders are essential.



Informal enquiries can be made to Mark Howlett, Head of Development, at mark.howlett@aru.ac.uk or on 07517 830012.



Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.



We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.



We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Job Category Administrative
Vacancy Type Permanent
Employment Type Full time
Salary From 31,236
Salary To 36,636
Location Chelmsford
Faculty/Prof Service Corporate Marketing
Ref No 3663
Closing Date 13/10/2025