Philanthropy and Development Assistant

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42 days annual leave

Flexible working practices

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Discounts at Ten Hill Place Hotel

Discounts at 1505 Café

Free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums

Job summary

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh seeks an organised Philanthropy and Development Assistant to support fundraising, donor engagement and development activities. Working with the Philanthropy Manager, Head of Development and the wider Philanthropy team, you will provide administrative and operational support across donor stewardship, campaigns, CRM management and funding programmes.

Based in Edinburgh with hybrid working, the role offers exposure to global healthcare philanthropy and

Qualifications

• Highly organised and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Interest in philanthropy, fundraising or the charitable sector would be advantageous.
• Role offers development in fundraising, philanthropy or stakeholder engagement within a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising activities and donor engagement across campaigns and programmes.
• Coordinate CRM management, donor stewardship and fundraising campaigns.
• Assist with funding programmes and the College’s Global CARE initiative.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Philanthropy team.
• Contribute to communications and administration within a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

A-Level / HNC or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 33,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 520-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.

Working with us

At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.If you’d like more information about this role, please contact [e-mail]

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and proactive Philanthropy and Development Assistant to support the College’s fundraising, donor engagement and development activities.Working closely with the Philanthropy Manager, Head of Development and wider Philanthropy team, you will provide administrative and operational support across a range of activities, including donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, CRM management, funding programmes and the College’s Global CARE initiative, which helps address healthcare inequalities worldwide through improved access to safe surgery and patient care.This is a varied role supporting a wide range of development activities across the College. It provides an opportunity to develop experience in fundraising, donor engagement, stewardship, communications and administration within a busy and collaborative team.The role is based in Edinburgh with flexibility for hybrid working. Occasional travel and out-of-hours working may be required to support events and College activities.

Experience/Qualifications/Key Skills

You will be a highly organised and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Educated to A-Level, HNC or equivalent level, you will have experience in an administrative or support role and be confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.You will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and able to work collaboratively as part of a team. An interest in philanthropy, fundraising or the charitable sector would be advantageous, although prior experience is not essential.This role may particularly appeal to individuals looking to develop a career in fundraising, philanthropy or stakeholder engagement, as well as those seeking to apply their administrative skills within a purpose-driven organisation.