Development Officer
- Organisation: Chetham's School of Music
- Location: Greater Manchester
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Friday 27 March 2026
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 The Stoller Hall.
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 The 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 The 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
Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.
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
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 The Stoller Hall.
Description
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 The 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 The 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
Please ensure that you download and save the application form to your computer before completing the form, as completing within your browser may result in information not being saved.
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
