Philanthropy & Development Assistant (Hybrid)

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

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