Fundraising Administrator - Oldham

Maggie’s; Crossgate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Centre visits

Orientation week

Holiday entitlement

Sick leave

Supportive environment

Learning & development

Kitchen facilities

Workplace pension

NHS pension option

Travel loans

Eye test expenses

Maternity pay

Buddy system

Stress management courses

Job summary

Maggie’s Oldham is seeking a Fundraising Administrator to support the delivery of frontline fundraising activity at the centre and help maximise income for Maggie’s.

You will welcome visitors, assist fundraisers, handle enquiries, and work flexibly in a fast‑paced environment with occasional local travel, irregular hours, and a strong focus on supporter care.

Qualifications

• Educated to A level / Higher or equivalent.
• At least two years’ work experience with transferrable skills.
• Experience of volunteering in the voluntary sector.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for enquiries from community audiences and suppliers.
• Respond to enquiries from the public, volunteers, fundraisers etc (by phone, mail and in person) including responding to requests for information and materials etc.
• Refer enquiries to Centre Fundraiser where appropriate.
• Provide and facilitate supporters with a choice of how they fundraise and work with Maggie’s in line with the national strategy and plan.
• Provide excellent supporter care, which enthuses supporters and encourages commitment and loyalty to Maggie’s.
• Liaise with Supporter Services Teams to ensure complaints, responses and enquiries are efficiently and effectively handled, followed up and recorded.
• Support communications activities using appropriate conventional and online media.

Skills

Two years' experience

Written & Verbal Communication

Volunteering experience

IT skills

Education

A level / Higher or equivalent

Job description

Fundraising Administrator - Oldham

Application Deadline: 4 October 2026

Department: Centre Fundraising

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oldham Centre

Reporting To: Helena Canavan

Compensation: £26,316 - £26,981 / year

Description

As an integral member of the fundraising team, the Fundraising Administrator will support the delivery of a range of successful fundraising activity based around the centre, in order to maximise income for Maggie’s.

As Fundraising Administrator, you will welcome and support visitors within the centre in their fundraising for Maggie’s as well as in the local community and ensuring they are motivated, informed and supported.

This is a demanding role in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently.

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as some local travel.

Please note that interviews will take place on Wednesday 14th October in Maggie's Oldham.

Key responsibilities

• First point of contact for enquiries from community audiences and suppliers.
• Respond to enquiries from the public, volunteers, fundraisers etc (by phone, mail and in person) including responding to requests for information and materials etc.
• Refer enquiries to Centre Fundraiser where appropriate.
• Provide and facilitate supporters with a choice of how they fundraise and work with Maggie’s in line with the national strategy and plan.
• Provide excellent supporter care, which enthuses supporters and encourages commitment and loyalty to Maggie’s.
• Liaise with Supporter Services Teams to ensure complaints, responses and enquiries are efficiently and effectively handled, followed up and recorded.
• Support communications activities using appropriate conventional and online media

A full list of responsibilities can be found in the attached job description.

Skills, knowledge and expertise

• Educated to A level / Higher or equivalent
• At least two years’ work experience with transferrable skills
• Experience of volunteering in the voluntary sector
• Excellent IT skills
• Strong written and verbal communication

Job benefits

• You’ll spend time at one of our incredible centres to experience our programme of support and see first‑hand the difference we can make.
• A structured orientation week will cover everything you need to get settled in your new role.
• Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work life balance.
• Generous sick leave cover.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities.
• Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl.
• Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future.
• Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible.
• Travel and cycle loans.
• Eye test expenses and money towards glasses.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Our buddy system links you with a colleague to give you extra support in your first few months.
• Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.