Fundraising Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in the fight against meningitis as a Fundraising Assistant. This full-time role offers a chance to engage with supporters, manage communications, and coordinate events while contributing to a globally recognized charity. With excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach, you'll play a crucial part in supporting the mission to defeat meningitis by 2030.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays

Free eye tests

Employee assistance programme

Opportunities for professional development and training

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing supporter communications via phone, email, and social media.
• Maintaining accurate supporter records and processing donations.
• Coordinating event resources and logistics.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proactive collaboration

Job description

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Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

** CV & cover letter required to apply for this role **

Join Our Mission to Defeat Meningitis – Become Our Next Fundraising Assistant

About the Role

Meningitis Research Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our Events & Community Team as a Fundraising Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a globally recognised health charity committed to defeating meningitis by 2030.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing supporter communications via phone, email, and social media
• Maintaining accurate supporter records and processing donations
• Coordinating event resources and logistics
• Supporting the administration of online fundraising platforms
• Attending events and engaging with supporters in person

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• A high level of attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Confidence in engaging with supporters via telephone
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work
• Ability to work unsociable hours on occasion to support our National Events team

Experience with CRM systems and an understanding of GDPR in a fundraising context are desirable.

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Free eye tests
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunities for professional development and training

About Meningitis Research Foundation

Meningitis Research Foundation is the world’s leading meningitis charity, headquartered in Bristol and operating globally. We are dedicated to supporting research, raising awareness, and providing direct support to individuals and families affected by meningitis. Our work is guided by values of integrity, compassion, collaboration, and evidence-led advocacy.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter addressing motivations for applying for the role and relevant skills and experience to [emailprotected] by 9:00 AM on Friday, 20th June.

A full candidate pack, including further details about our charity and the role, can be found on our website via the jobs page.

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 23rd June.