Database Officer

About SolarAid

Following a record year of fundraising, we are now investing in our data capability and are recruiting a Database Officer to take ownership of our CRM and supporter data.

SolarAid is an international charity working to ensure access to clean, safe solar lighting across sub-Saharan Africa. Our work delivers immediate benefits for families while protecting the planet.

About the role

You will lead the management, governance and development of our Salesforce CRM, ensuring that fundraising and engagement activity is underpinned by high-quality, reliable data.

This role combines:

●      Hands-on CRM management

●      Data governance and compliance

●      Systems and integration oversight

●      Insight and reporting for fundraising teams

Key responsibilities

●      Maintain and improve data quality, accuracy and consistency

●      Lead data governance and GDPR compliance

●      Oversee data flows and integrations across systems

●      Deliver reporting, segmentation and insight

●      Support colleagues to use data effectively

●      Manage relationships with external CRM specialists

Person specification

Essential

●      Experience using Salesforce (ideally NPSP) or similar CRM

●      Strong experience managing data quality and integrity

●      Experience with data governance and compliance (GDPR)

●      Experience producing reports and insights for fundraising or engagement

●      Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable

●      Experience working with external CRM/data partners

●      Experience supporting finance processes (e.g. income reconciliation)

●      Experience training or supporting colleagues

●      Knowledge of data protection law