North West Fundraising Admin Assistant (Ftc - 3 Months)

Islamic Relief Worldwide; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Relief Worldwide is seeking a Fundraising Admin Assistant to support fundraising activities across regions including Glasgow, Manchester, Bradford, Leicester, Birmingham or East London.

The role will involve providing administrative support, assisting with events and campaigns, maintaining accurate records and ensuring a positive supporter experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role.
• Experience maintaining electronic and paper administrative, financial and information systems.
• Proven ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and numeracy for data entry.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential administrative support across fundraising activities.
• Assist with events and campaigns.
• Maintain accurate records and financial data within procedures.
• Represent Islamic Relief professionally to supporters and partners.

Skills

Administrative experience

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

MS Office

Social media familiarity

Empathy and teamwork

Willingness to work flexible hours

Full UK driving licence

Tools

MS Office

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 a vital role in supporting the delivery of fundraising activities across the region. Working closely with fundraising colleagues, volunteers and supporters, the postholder will provide essential administrative support, assist with events and campaigns, maintain accurate records and help ensure an excellent supporter experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to contribute towards fundraising initiatives that make a tangible difference to vulnerable communities around the world.

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 Snapchat.
• Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation.
• An outgoing, friendly and collaborative approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and volunteers where required.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and travel where necessary.
• A current full UK driving licence.