Fundraising Assistant - London

Marie Curie; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme matched up to 7.5%

Loans for bikes, computers, season-tkt

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Eye care

Job summary

Marie Curie in London is seeking a fundraising support role to help our community fundraising efforts. You will be the first point of contact for supporters, patients and families, delivering excellent service across multiple channels.

The role involves developing internal relationships to boost fundraising, recording income, managing site bookings and coordinating volunteers and eventers. Strong IT skills, people skills and a full driving license are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication with a sensitive approach.
• Good IT skills: Word, email, spreadsheets; working knowledge of databases.
• Excellent people and customer service skills.
• Ability to engage with supporters and families in fundraising activities.
• Full clean driver’s license with access to own car.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact for supporters, patients, and families and offer excellent service across channels.
• Develop internal relationships to boost fundraising and identify new supporters.
• Record, bank, and process supporter income in line with policies; maintain records.
• Provide stewardship for Fundraising My Way participants, local groups, volunteers, and eventers.
• Manage collection site bookings, contact volunteers, dispatch materials, and follow up with records.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

IT skills (Word/Excel/DB)

People & customer service

Engaging supporters & families

Driving licence

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 23,133 - GBP 25,081 - yearly

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they’re likely to die from.

Job Description

Your role in our mission…..

To ensure we can continue our important work, our Fundraising team are incredibly important. Since the pandemic, fundraising at Marie Curie has been through a lot of change. However, the organisation recognises the importance of our activity within communities across the UK and community fundraising has been invested in.

What you will be doing

• Be the primary contact for supporters, patients, and families and offer excellent service to supporters through various communication channels.
• Develop strong internal relationships to enhance fundraising efforts and support Marie Curie activities. Help identify and engage new supporters.
• Record, bank, and process supporter income in line with Marie Curie policies. Maintain accurate financial and supporter records.
• Provide stewardship for Fundraising My Way participants, local fundraising groups, volunteers, and third-party eventers.
• Manage collection site bookings and permits, contact volunteers, dispatch materials, and ensure proper follow-up and record-keeping for collections.

What you will need

• Good verbal and written communication skills demonstrating a sensitive approach
• Good IT skills including Word processing, email and spread sheets and a working knowledge of databases
• Excellent people and customer service skills.
• Able to engage with supporters and families in support of their fundraising activities.
• Full clean driver’s license and access to own car

Close date for applications:Sunday 25th October 2026

Contract:Full time, permanent

Based: Londonoffice and community based

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working.We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leaveplus flexible bank holidays
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Additional Information

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at [e-mail].

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.