Fundraising Assistant for Research & Impact (Part-Time)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a proactive Fundraising Assistant to support the Cambridge University Health Partners fundraising team. The role is part-time on a three-year fixed-term contract, 15 hours per week across three days, based in Cambridge.

You will work closely with senior fundraisers, academics and external partners to manage donor relationships, support travel and events, and maintain fundraising records.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time management skills; able to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and databases (fundraising databases desirable).
• Professional, discreet approach to handling sensitive information.
• Collaborative team player with initiative and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex diaries, meetings, travel and high-profile events.
• Act as the first point of contact for senior donors, volunteers and University leaders.
• Support fundraising operations through data management, reporting and process improvements.
• Assist with prospect research and briefing materials for senior fundraisers.
• Provide administrative and financial process support across the team.

Skills

Diary management

Donor relations

Data management

Report writing

Prospect research

Tools

Microsoft Office

Fundraising databases

CRM databases

Job description

University of Cambridge is seeking a proactive Fundraising Assistant to support the Cambridge University Health Partners fundraising team. The role is part-time on a three-year fixed-term contract, 15 hours per week across three days, based in Cambridge.

You will work closely with senior fundraisers, academics and external partners to manage donor relationships, support travel and events, and maintain fundraising records.