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Database Manager

CHARITY PEOPLE
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB21NT, England

Salary

£50,775 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Database Manager at a leading conservation charity in Cambridge offers a competitive salary of £50,775.
  • The role requires proven experience in implementing, configuring, and managing CRM systems, particularly Salesforce.
  • The Database Manager will be responsible for streamlining processes, optimizing supporter engagement, and ensuring data-driven decision-making.
  • Key responsibilities include managing Salesforce, training staff, ensuring data quality and compliance, and collaborating with fundraising teams.
  • This is a full-time permanent position with hybrid working options, and the charity promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Database Manager - Conservation Charity
£50,775
Cambridge / Hybrid

We are delighted to be partnering exclusively with the world's oldest international conservation organisation, as they protect the diversity of life on Earth for the survival of people and planet. Working in close collaboration with local partners worldwide, they drive bold action and lasting impact - and now, they're transforming how they operate to do even more.

We're looking for a Database Manager to champion the roll-out and development of Salesforce, supporting their ambitious Fundraising team. This is a pivotal role in realising the full potential of Salesforce across the organisation - streamlining processes, optimising supporter engagement, and enabling data-driven decision-making.

Why This Role Matters

They're embedding a powerful new CRM platform, and you'll be central to its success. From leading the final stages of their Salesforce implementation to driving its long-term evolution, you'll ensure the system works seamlessly for users, supports income growth, and powers supporter journeys across multiple channels, including Marketing Cloud.

What You'll Do

  • Manage, develop, and maintain Salesforce and associated systems.
  • Train and support staff, field queries, and troubleshoot issues.
  • Drive data quality and GDPR compliance, and support audits and Gift Aid processes.
  • Collaborate with fundraising teams to design supporter journeys, improve donor retention, and generate actionable insights.
  • Lead process reviews and implement smart solutions that enhance user experience and organisational impact.
  • Explore and expand Salesforce functionality into other departments.

What You'll Bring

  • Proven experience implementing, configuring, and managing CRM systems, especially Salesforce.
  • Confidence in analysing complex datasets and delivering insight-led reporting.
  • Understanding of fundraising principles, donor journeys, and supporter development.
  • A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for making technology work for people and planet.

What They Offer

  • A permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours/week) based in their stunning central Cambridge office, with hybrid UK working options - more information available on application.
  • Competitive salary of £50,775, with 8% pension contribution (after 3 months), life insurance (4x salary), and 25 days' holiday (plus public holidays and office closure over Christmas).
  • The chance to shape the digital backbone of a mission-driven charity at the forefront of global conservation.
  • A collaborative, forward-thinking culture based in the inspiring David Attenborough Building, a hub for environmental action.

Start date: As soon as possible.

If you're ready to apply your technical expertise to protect the natural world and drive real change, this is your chance.

Apply now and help us power conservation with data.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

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