Development Operations Manager

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated ‘self-starter’ to join our team as Development Operations Manager. This is a crucial role in income growth for the organisation, responsible for prospect research and structured pipeline management for our fundraisers; managing the Orchestra’s supporter database, Beacon, and the data it holds; gift processing and stewardship; and information management.

If this role is for you, you will be a driven, highly organised and efficient individual and have a meticulous approach to data management, ensuring data quality and accuracy to help Manchester Camerata achieve its goals.

You don’t have to have a classical music background for this position. We just want someone who is passionate about the impact of music and how it can transform lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prospect research and pipeline management: create streamlined research processes to build tailored prospect pools for fundraisers, producing brief research profiles, gift capacity and propensity assessments, and network maps.
  • Co‑ordinate deeper prospect research and mapping with an external consultancy company if required.
  • Work closely with fundraisers to manage their prospect pipelines and suggest engagement strategies to progress gift acquisition.
  • Conduct due diligence in compliance with our internal Due Diligence Policy and external regulations.

Database and information management

  • Following the establishment of a brand new CRM system, Beacon, in 2024, ensure data is stored in a structured way, is appropriate and accurate, and is effectively utilised to drive performance and support the development and delivery of the orchestra’s strategic objectives.
  • Support colleagues’ effective use of the system with data and database knowledge and expertise.
  • Undertake data interrogation and analysis to support and maximise the work of the fundraising team.
  • Support the preparation of funding applications and reports to donors and funders with reliable data that demonstrates the orchestra’s impact.
  • Hold responsibility for data flow between systems (e.g. our finance system, Xero and our new CRM).
  • Manage regular processes including the effective import and export of data from our systems.
  • To ensure data integrity, undertake data development, enrichment and cleaning projects, and find ways to improve system usage to ensure the highest quality data is available.
  • Ensure the organisation adheres to GDPR and privacy regulations and keep abreast of changes to regulations.
  • Champion the effective use of data insight to support a data‑driven approach.

Gift processing and stewardship

  • Responsible for robust and accurate philanthropic income processing for transactions made by supporters.
  • Support fundraising colleagues/our CEO to ensure donors are thanked promptly and appropriately.
  • Ensure Gift Aid and other regulatory requirements are met for all transactions.

Other

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of system/market developments to support the identification of opportunities that will improve controls, efficiency and automation.
  • Carry out other such duties as may be required from time‑to‑time by the CEO, Head of Funding Partnerships, Head of Philanthropy or Head of Communications and Marketing.

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Job Description:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated ‘self-starter’ to join our team as Development Operations Manager. This is a crucial role in income growth for the organisation, responsible for prospect research and structured pipeline management for our fundraisers; managing the Orchestra’s supporter database, Beacon, and the data it holds; gift processing and stewardship; and information management.

If this role is for you, you will be a driven, highly organised and efficient individual and have a meticulous approach to data management, ensuring data quality and accuracy to help Manchester Camerata achieve its goals.

You don’t have to have a classical music background for this position. We just want someone who is passionate about the impact of music and how it can transform lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prospect research and pipeline management: create streamlined research processes to build tailored prospect pools for fundraisers, producing brief research profiles, gift capacity and propensity assessments, and network maps.
  • Co‑ordinate deeper prospect research and mapping with an external consultancy company if required.
  • Work closely with fundraisers to manage their prospect pipelines and suggest engagement strategies to progress gift acquisition.
  • Conduct due diligence in compliance with our internal Due Diligence Policy and external regulations.

Database and information management

  • Following the establishment of a brand new CRM system, Beacon, in 2024, ensure data is stored in a structured way, is appropriate and accurate, and is effectively utilised to drive performance and support the development and delivery of the orchestra’s strategic objectives.
  • Support colleagues’ effective use of the system with data and database knowledge and expertise.
  • Undertake data interrogation and analysis to support and maximise the work of the fundraising team.
  • Support the preparation of funding applications and reports to donors and funders with reliable data that demonstrates the orchestra’s impact.
  • Hold responsibility for data flow between systems (e.g. our finance system, Xero and our new CRM).
  • Manage regular processes including the effective import and export of data from our systems.
  • To ensure data integrity, undertake data development, enrichment and cleaning projects, and find ways to improve system usage to ensure the highest quality data is available.
  • Ensure the organisation adheres to GDPR and privacy regulations and keep abreast of changes to regulations.
  • Champion the effective use of data insight to support a data‑driven approach.

Gift processing and stewardship

  • Responsible for robust and accurate philanthropic income processing for transactions made by supporters.
  • Support fundraising colleagues/our CEO to ensure donors are thanked promptly and appropriately.
  • Ensure Gift Aid and other regulatory requirements are met for all transactions.

Other

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of system/market developments to support the identification of opportunities that will improve controls, efficiency and automation.
  • Carry out other such duties as may be required from time‑to‑time by the CEO, Head of Funding Partnerships, Head of Philanthropy or Head of Communications and Marketing.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026