London And South Fundraising Admin Assistant - Ftc (3 Months)

Islamic Relief Worldwide; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Relief Worldwide is recruiting a Fundraising Admin Assistant to be based across regions including Glasgow, Manchester, Bradford, Leicester, Birmingham or East London. The role provides essential admin support for regional fundraising and campaigns.

The postholder will coordinate volunteers, maintain donor records, and help ensure an excellent donor experience while supporting the regional team during busy periods such as Ramadan.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role.
• Experience of effectively maintaining electronic and paper administrative, financial and information systems.
• Proven experience of successfully working under pressure, with multiple demands and in a busy environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail.
• High standard of numeracy skills in accurately entering and recording financial data and other general calculations whilst working within defined procedures and regulations.
• Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations.
• Ability to work under pressure, be self-motivated and deliver to target.
• IT literacy with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and other digital channels.
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation.
• A friendly, proactive and team-focused approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and volunteers when required.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings, weekends and travel as required.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to regional fundraising activities.
• Assist with fundraising events and campaigns.
• Coordinate volunteer involvement and donor stewardship.
• Maintain accurate financial and supporter records.
• Help ensure an excellent experience for donors and local communities.
• Work closely with the regional fundraising team to achieve regional objectives during busy periods such as Ramadan.

Skills

Administrative experience

Data entry & records

Working under pressure

Local region knowledge

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

MS Office proficiency

Social media familiarity

Team player

Flexibility

Driving licence

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.

Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of Fundraising Admin Assistant to be based across one of the following regions: Glasgow, Manchester, Bradford, Leicester, Birmingham or East London.

Job Purpose

The Fundraising Admin Assistant will play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of regional fundraising activities across their designated area. The postholder will provide high-quality administrative support, assist with fundraising events and campaigns, coordinate volunteer involvement, maintain accurate financial and supporter records, and help ensure an excellent experience for donors, supporters and local communities. Working closely with the regional fundraising team, the role will contribute towards the achievement of regional fundraising objectives, particularly during busy campaign periods such as Ramadan.

The successful candidate must have:

• Experience in an administrative role.
• Experience of effectively maintaining electronic and paper administrative, financial and information systems.
• Proven experience of successfully working under pressure, with multiple demands and in a busy environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work accurately under pressure and pay attention to detail.
• High standard of numeracy skills in accurately entering and recording financial data and other general calculations whilst working within defined procedures and regulations.
• Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations.
• Ability to work under pressure, be self-motivated and deliver to target.
• IT literacy with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and other digital channels.
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation.
• A friendly, proactive and team-focused approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and volunteers when required.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings, weekends and travel as required.
• A full UK driving licence.