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An exciting opportunity for an Events Fundraising Assistant has arisen at the London Legal Support Trust.
The London Legal Support Trust is an independent charity that raises funds for free legal advice services in London and the South East. We support free legal advice centres across London and the South East through the provision of grant funding, supporting sector infrastructure, helping agencies reduce costs and save money via pro bono or discounted schemes.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Events & Fundraising Assistant to help deliver our growing programme of own brand mass participation events and third-party challenge events. Access to justice is at the heart of our fundraising events, and the Events & Fundraising Assistant is a vital part of the team delivering the world's largest one day gathering of lawyers at the London Legal Walk.
You will help with supporter communications, event administration, logistics and event delivery, supporter enquiries and fundraising stewardship ensuring each participant feels inspired and thanked for their contribution to supporting frontline free legal advice charities.
Job description
The Events & Fundraising Assistant helps to improve, develop and organise our events, including the London Legal Walk, Great Legal Bake, Great Legal Quiz and many more across London and the South East. You will work to maintain contact with our wide network of dedicated supporters, keeping our database up-to-date with contact and event information, and support with the on the day delivery of the event. You will update our website and produce content for printed materials to promote our events programme, and assist with the recruitment and management of volunteers.
Main duties and responsibilities (see recruitment pack for more detail)
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Maintain and build on existing LLST fundraising events through supporting delivery - managing sign ups, responding to enquries, drafting event materials and correspondence with supporters.
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Attend, help at and supervise events including registration, set-up, pack-down and stakeholder management.
- Improve and maintain LLST's website and online presence on LLST's social media chanels.
- Administrative duties inlcuding data entry and income processing.
- General support, ensuring LLST’s activities comply with charity, company and general law.
About you
Essential criteria
· Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
· Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications skills
· Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite
· Excellent attention to detail
· Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
· Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise effectively with other organisations
· Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
· Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
· Professional, reliable and responsible
· Ability to work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods
· A positive attitude to problem solving and finding new solutions
Desireable criteria
· Experience of event co-ordination
· Experience of using social media for business
· Knowledge and understanding of Salesforce
· Experience of using social media platforms
Timetable
Closing date: 23 August 2026, 11:30pm (or until sufficient applications received)
Please note applications will be considered on a rolling basis and we may close for applications in advance of the above date if a suitable appointment is made.
The successful appointment is subject to satisfactory written references and right to work checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
This is a new role within the Individual Giving team, supporting our ambition to grow and develop unrestricted income. The Fundraising Assistant will help plan and deliver high-quality print and digital communications that recruit new supporters, engage existing donors, and promote a range of ways to give, including regular giving, gifts in Wills, and DIY fundraising.
Working closely with colleagues across Individual Giving and the wider organisation, you will gain hands-on experience of a broad range of fundraising and marketing techniques. You will support the delivery of fundraising activity while contributing ideas that help shape future Individual Giving approaches, improve supporter experience, and maximise long-term giving.
This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in fundraising, with opportunities to develop skills across campaigns, communications, events, and supporter stewardship
About you
Experience / Qualifications:
· Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate relevant transferable experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, administration or a related field.
· Experience supporting projects or campaigns within fundraising, marketing, communications or events, either through paid employment, volunteering or placements.
· Experience working collaboratively as part of a team to deliver activities to agreed deadlines.
· Experience following administrative processes, managing multiple priorities and maintaining accurate records.
· Experience using Microsoft Office and confidence learning to use new systems and digital platforms. Experience of working with databases or CRM systems would be an advantage.
· An interest in fundraising, marketing and the charity sector, with a willingness to develop knowledge of Individual Giving.
Behaviours / Personal Attributes:
· Well organised and agile, able to manage competing priorities with appropriate support.
· Motivated and enthusiastic, with a proactive approach to learning and personal development.
· Collaborative and supportive, with the ability to work effectively across teams and with a range of colleagues.
· Friendly and professional, with a positive approach to building relationships.
· Curious, creative, and open to new ideas, with a willingness to contribute suggestions and learn from others.
Why join us?
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is taking practical action against poverty and the environmental crises to start the big changes the world urgently needs. A friendly and supportive culture, working with values driven and highly engaged colleagues, work life balance and flexible working – these are just some of the reasons we think Practical Action is a great place to work.
In the UK, our open plan offices are located in the centre of Rugby and near to Rugby train station but we also offer free parking.
In addition, we offer the following benefits:
· Full time roles are contracted at 35 hours per week.
· It is our normal practice to operate a hybrid working policy, where flexible working hours are enabled as well as remote working.
· 27 days holiday rising with continuous service, in addition to public holidays
· Pension scheme - employer contributes 10.5% of salary and the employee contributes 5%.
· Enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave.
· Life assurance (3 x annual salary).
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme – access to our Wellbeing platform
· Learning and Development Opportunities
· Sit / Stand desks available in our modern offices.
About us
We are a global community taking practical action against poverty and today’s environmental crises. Across Africa, Asia and Latin America we partner with people experiencing these challenges, especially those who are unheard and excluded. Our approach is to identify what works on a local level, then adapt and amplify it across different regions, countries and continents. All of Practical Action’s work is focused on two connected areas for action - livelihoods and climate resilience – and we’re working to deliver three big, global changes:
Big change on food – to sustain people and planet
Big change on energy – clean and accessible for everyone
Big change on climate risk – safer lives, stronger livelihoods
Registered Charity
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Our vision is for a world that works better for everyone. We believe where there’s action, there’s hope.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.