Database Administrator

Job description

Job Description

This opportunity is open to current Manchester Met students only. Applicants must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.

The Development and Alumni Relations team are looking for a student to join them as a Database Administrator, providing administrative and database support to help maintain accurate alumni records and support alumni engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Adding and updating records on the University's alumni database, Raiser's Edge.
• Checking degree information against graduation records and updating the database accordingly.
• Reviewing and cleansing database records to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Updating records with relevant codes and additional information as required.
• Conducting research and recording relevant findings on the database.
• Processing alumni library card applications.
• Supporting the team with general administrative tasks as required.

Benefits of the Role

This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain:

• Experience working in a professional office environment.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Practical experience of database and CRM systems.
• Enhanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valuable experience handling and managing data accurately.

Hours and Duration

• Start Date: 12 October 2026
• End Date: 30 July 2027
• Hours: 16 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Flexible days between Monday and Thursday, within the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm.

Person Specification

This role is open to current Manchester Met students only.

We are looking for a reliable and detail-oriented student who is confident working with data and willing to learn new systems and processes.

Essential

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good administrative and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with databases as a key part of the role.
• Strong typing and data-entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• A professional and mature approach to handling sensitive and confidential information.
• The ability to learn new software packages and systems quickly.
• The ability to work independently and manage their workload effectively.

Desirable

It would be beneficial, but not essential, to have:

• Previous experience of data entry.
• Experience using databases, CRM systems or Microsoft Excel.

Please note that the successful applicant will receive guidance on GDPR requirements and will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement due to the nature of the data handled within this role.

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.

The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 13th September 2026.

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We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.

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