Database Manager

Peterhouse; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

Parking space (subject to capacity)

Pension scheme CCGPPS with Aviva

Lunch provided

Medical cashback scheme

Job summary

Peterhouse in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Database Manager to lead the administration of the alumni database (Raiser’s Edge) and support the College’s ambitious fundraising program.

You will design queries, exports and reports, ensure data quality, liaise with the Development Office and University CUDAR, and provide training to colleagues. A degree or equivalent and strong organisational skills are essential; full-time 5 days or part-time 4 days.

Qualifications

• Experience of extracting data from Raiser's Edge in a fundraising context.
• Degree or equivalent education.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to train staff and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal administrator for the alumni database (Raiser’s Edge) and day-to-day operations.
• Design and run complex queries, exports and reports.
• Ensure data is cleaned and updated in a timely manner.

Skills

Database administration

Project coordination

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Database Manager

The salary for the post will be in the range of £35,372 - £38,289 (pro rata if applicable) per annum, depending on experience. The post is offered either full-time, 5 days per week, or part-time, 4 days per week.

Peterhouse is the oldest College in Cambridge (founded in 1284) and is among the smallest (currently 280 undergraduates; 176 postgraduates; 43 Fellows).

The College’s development activities are essential to its future. The Office fundraises for the College, organises a wide range of events and produces publications for alumni.

As we approach our 750th Anniversary in 2034, Peterhouse is planning a major fundraising campaign that will lead to a sustained increase in our alumni participation rate. To support these efforts, the College seeks to appoint an experienced Database Manager to provide administrative leadership and work closely with key colleagues in the College’s busy Development Office. The successful candidate will be responsible for leveraging our database to build the momentum behind the campaign.

The Database Manager will act as the principal administrator for the College’s alumni database (Raiser’s Edge) and facilitate its efficient day-to-day running; provide guidance and training on Raiser’s Edge modules to members of the development team and members of the college’s senior leadership team and continually review processes to ensure our data is entered into Raiser’s Edge in the most logical and consistent manner. This will also include designing and running complex queries, exports and reports and ensuring that data is cleaned at regular and timely intervals. The postholder will also be responsible for communicating regularly with the University's Development and Alumni Relations Office (CUDAR) to ensure the timely transfer of data between the College and the University for record changes, including changes of address, deaths etc, and other general updates, amongst other required duties.

The successful applicant will have high-level, demonstrative experience working with and extracting data from databases (ideally Raisers Edge), ideally within development or an equivalent results-based environment, and be educated to degree level or equivalent. You will be able to demonstrate strong organisational skills to maximise outcomes against multiple competing priorities, as well as being a strong team-player and with an ability to work independently.

You will enjoy:

• The holiday entitlement is 25 days plus 8 bank and public holidays
• A car parking space may be available, subject to capacity.
• The College offers an auto-enrolled pension scheme to eligible employees, after 3 months’ completed service. The scheme is the Cambridge Colleges Group Personal Pension Scheme (CCGPPS) with Aviva.
• Lunch is provided free of charge when on duty over lunchtime and when the College kitchens are open.
• The College offers a medical cashback scheme to staff.

The closing date for applications is 8.00am on 23rd November 2026. Interviews will be held on 1st December 2026.