British Museum Recruiting Head of Data and Insight for Cultural Fundraising Systems
The British Museum is seeking a Head of Data & Insight to guide the technology, processes, data quality and reporting behind its major cultural fundraising. This senior management role joins arts development and data strategy, enabling reliable donor services and insight for ambitious preservation, exhibition and museum redevelopment programmes.
Role, location, remuneration and deadlines
Recruiter: the British Museum, London. Base: Bloomsbury, with hybrid arrangements requiring at least three days on site each week. Contract: permanent and full time. Annual salary £60,256–£67,828 depending on experience. The employer-submitted recruitment text gives a closing time of 11:59 pm UK time on Sunday 22 November 2026. The museum-sector directory displays 23 November as its deadline; use the employer's earlier 22 November deadline rather than the directory's later date unless the employer confirms an extension.
Professional duties
Lead the fundraising database and income-processing teams, oversee donor and stakeholder data, manage the mass email marketing systems, and improve reporting and insight supporting fundraising decisions. Guide future CRM replacement projects, strengthen information governance and operational delivery, implement trustworthy data processes across the Development division, and support the museum's active Western Range fundraising campaign.
Experience and eligibility
The employer seeks leadership experience in data, information systems or fundraising operations, demonstrated ability to develop teams and improve CRMs and reporting processes, sensitivity in handling donor information and evidence of effective collaboration with fundraising stakeholders. Applicants should read the complete employer person specification for qualifications, data governance obligations and eligibility.
How to apply
Follow the employer's application route through the British Museum career link available from its CharityJob recruitment announcement. Apply by 11:59 pm UK time on 22 November 2026 according to the more specific recruiter text; ask the museum whether the different date shown on NMDC reflects a real extension before relying on it.
Original recruitment notice and employer sources
About the organisation
Founded in 1753, the British Museum cares for collections spanning global histories and cultures. Its Development team supports research, galleries and the wider public mission through philanthropic partnerships and fundraising, including major redevelopment activity.
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