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Development Officer

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Development Officer to join our ambitious Development Team to support fundraising, donor stewardship, cultivation and events across Chetham’s School of Music, Chetham’s Library and Stoller Hall.

Located in the heart of Manchester, Chetham’s is a truly magical place. It is home to the UK’s largest specialist music school, the oldest public library in the English-speaking world, and Stoller Hall – a world-class concert venue. Together, these form a unique centre of musical excellence, heritage, and learning.

The Role

Working closely with the Senior Development Manager and Development Manager, you will help deliver a programme of events and stewardship activity designed to ensure our supporters and alumni feel valued and inspired. You will play an important role in supporting the Development Team.

Through donations, Chetham’s supports a wide range of impactful programmes and projects, including:

  • Providing bursaries for talented students who would not otherwise be able to attend Chetham’s (90% of our students receive financial support, with around 20% paying no fees at all)
  • Delivering creative engagement work with families, schools and disadvantaged communities
  • Safeguarding our medieval buildings and protecting the priceless collections of Chetham’s Library

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting fundraising campaigns, events and stewardship activities.
  • Supporting the continued growth of our Bursary Fund.
  • Administering a new Patrons’ scheme as part of a major capital development to increase access to Chetham’s historic Library.
  • Using Spektrix CRM and donations channels (Goodbox, Donor Debit) to record and report on philanthropic income and relationships with donors.
  • Supporting the growth of our donor base and increasing donations from existing supporters.
  • This is a full-time, permanent position, working 35 hours per week.

In Return

  • Salary of SCP 15, £26,817.65 per annum.
  • Benefits including subsidised lunches during term time, on site gym and free tickets to selected concerts.

Download: Job Description and Person Specification
Download: Application Form

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Please send your completed application form to hr@chethams.com

Closing Date: 12pm, Friday 27th February 2026
Interviews: Date to be confirmed

Chetham’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Reg. Charity No: 526702

All roles

Please accept our thanks for your application.  We’re unfortunately unable to respond to all applications received.  Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Library and invited to interview.  Except for cases where vacancies are open ended, we aim to make contact with successful applicants within three weeks of the specified closing date.

The recruitment process and associated paperwork is in line with the standard regarding safeguarding children and safer recruitment in education.

Any successful candidates(s) will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity.  You will need to declare any unfiltered convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs which you have ever had and give details of the offences.

Chetham’s Library is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. Please let us know if you have any special requirements in the interview process.

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