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We deliver life-saving emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance. Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring, and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.\nPosition Overview\n\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a FundraisingOperations Managerposition within the Fundraising department based at Cheadle Manchester.The Fundraising Operations Manager plays a key role in in supporting the charity's fundraising strategy by ensuring the effective management of fundraising systems, processes, compliance, and supporter data. The post holder will oversee the operational delivery of fundraising activities, enabling the fundraising team to maximise income generation and supporter engagement. Working collaboratively across departments, the role ensures accurate reporting, and adherence to UK fundraising regulations and best practices. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational management to drive fundraising efficiency and impact.\nMain Responsibilities \nLead and coordinate the operational planning, implementation, and monitoring of fundraising activities across all regions, ensuring alignment with the organisation's fundraising strategy, objectives, and income targets.\nDevelop, implement, and continuously improve fundraising operational processes, policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance across all fundraising activities.\nOversee the charity's fundraising CRM, donor management systems, and reporting platforms, ensuring accurate data management, supporter records, and compliance with data protection legislation.\nReview and analyse fundraising operational reports, income performance, KPIs, and campaign results, providing recommendations and actionable insights to senior management and fundraising teams.\nWork closely with Fundraising and other departments to define operational requirements, improve collaboration, and ensure effective delivery of fundraising initiatives.\nEnsure compliance with the Fundraising Code of Practice, Charity Commission guidance, GDPR requirements, and all internal policies and procedures relating to fundraising activities.\nLead the management and reconciliation of fundraising income, ensuring donations, event income, and sponsorships claims are processed accurately, securely, and within agreed timescales.\nDevelop and maintain fundraising budgets, forecasts, and performance monitoring frameworks, identifying risks, opportunities, and corrective actions to maximise return on investment and operational effectiveness.\nSupport the planning and operational delivery of fundraising campaigns, appeals, events, emergency responses, and donor engagement initiatives by providing project management and logistical oversight.\nManage relationships with fundraising suppliers, CRM providers, payment platforms, agencies, and third-party fundraising partners to ensure high-quality service delivery and value for money.\nBuild the capability of fundraising staff by providing training, guidance, and support on fundraising systems, operational procedures, compliance requirements, and best practice.\nLead on the development and implementation of operational improvements, digital solutions, and automation initiatives that enhance supporter experience, streamline processes, and improve fundraising performance.\nEstablish and maintain robust quality assurance and risk management processes within fundraising operations, ensuring audit readiness and strong internal controls at all times.\nSupport volunteer and fundraising ambassador programmes by ensuring effective administration, data management, communication processes, and operational support structures.\nContribute to the development and delivery of the annual fundraising operational plan, monitoring expenditure, resource allocation, and performance against agreed objectives.\nEnsure effective communication between regional fundraising teams, internal departments, and senior leadership to promote information sharing, operational consistency, and organisational effectiveness.\nDemonstrate ongoing professional development by maintaining knowledge of charity sector developments, fundraising regulations, digital fundraising trends, and operational best practice.\nNB:Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned responsibilities; they may perform other duties as assigned\nCandidate essential criteria\nBachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Fundraising, Charity Management, or a related field\nMinimum of 2 years in similar post.\nProven experience in fundraising operations, CRM/database management, or fundraising administration within the charity sector.\nComputer literate and competent with Microsoft Office, social media, Donor Management systems\nEnglish Language\nCandidate desirable criteria\nKnowledge of additional languages such as Arabic/Urdu/Gujarati/Hindi/Punjabi an advantage.\nHow to apply\n\nWe are keen to appoint the right person for this position as soon as possible and will be considering applications as they are received. To maximise your opportunity, please submit your CV by clicking the link provided to apply. We look forward to receiving your application and hearing from you.\nIf you have any questions about the position, please do contact Human Appeal on \nPlease note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal authorisation or right to work in the designated work location/duty station.\nDisclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. 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