Are you a great communicator with a heart for meaningful causes? Do you want to help inspire supporters who make a lasting difference? Join Samaritans as our Fundraising Assistant (Legacy & In Memory) and play a key role in growing our legacy giving and in memory fundraising work.
This is a brilliant opportunity to build a career in fundraising, marketing, or supporter care, working with a passionate team and helping us honour the supporters who give in memory of loved ones or leave a gift in their Will.
About the Contract
- Permanent Contract
- £30,000 - £32,000 Pro-rata, (£18,000 - £19,200 per annum for 21hrs)
- Part time (21 hours per week)
- Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office. There is an option to occasionally work from an office space in London Bridge.
- In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. Staff are expected to work in person around 2 days per month.
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.
About the Role
Legacy and in-memory donations are incredibly special. They help secure Samaritans’ future and celebrate lives with meaning and compassion. In this role, you'll support inspiring campaigns, coordinate supporter communications, and help deliver memorable events. You’ll ensure our supporters feel valued and connected, while gaining hands-on experience in a key area of charity fundraising.
- Help deliver impactful legacy and in-memory campaigns
- Manage our Free Wills Service and assist with event planning
- Coordinate supporter journeys and stewardship activities
- Handle supporter emails, phone calls, and event RSVPs with care
- Work with our CRM to manage supporter data and run reports
- Support key processes including thanking, financial admin, and team logistics
Full job description available here.
About You
- Communicates clearly, kindly, and confidently (in writing, on the phone, and in person)
- Is organised, detail-focused, and good at juggling multiple tasks
- Has experience working with customers or supporters
- Enjoys working collaboratively and building positive relationships
- Is confident with Microsoft Office and open to learning new systems
- Bonus points if you’ve used a CRM system or worked on financial admin—but don’t worry, training will be provided!)
Working at Samaritans
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
Being Inclusive
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. We
’re committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Samaritans is a place where your voice matters. We also recognise the value that people with lived experience bring to our work.A
Application
If you're organised, kind-hearted, and looking for a role where your work really matters, we’d love to hear from you.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and answer the questions in the application. Applications close at midnight on 22 June 2025, with video interviews taking place over 30 June 2025.
Application Questions include;
- Why would you like to work as Fundraising Assistant (Legacy & In Memory) at Samaritans? (Max 100 words)
- This role involves communicating with supporters over the phone, email, in person, and by post. What qualities do you feel are important when communicating with people who may be bereaved or reflecting on their life? (Max 200 words)
- This role involves working with fundraising data and information. Please share an example of how you’ve used a database or other software to manage data (Max 200 words)
We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.
Apply now and help us create a future where fewer people die by suicide now and help us continue to be there for people when it matters most.
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Further information about this opportunity can be found in the Job Specification.
Please click the Apply button for application details. We will not accept CVs in the absence of a completed application form.
Closing date: 30 June 2025
The postholder is required to be a Christian. The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this post.
No enquiries from agencies or media sales.
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Hybrid role (working from the office in Morden, home and in other locations)
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Further information about this opportunity can be found in the Job Specification.
Please click the Apply button for application details. We will not accept CVs in the absence of a completed application form.
Closing date: 30 June 2025
The postholder is required to be a Christian. The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1 applies to this post.
No enquiries from agencies or media sales.