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Join our Community Fundraising Team and play an important part in stewarding some of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity’s most dedicated supporters.
This role is an integral part of the Community Fundraising team, providing support to people raising funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and being the first point of contact for enquiries. Dealing directly with supporters, the role requires an effective communicator and proactive individual who is passionate about fundraising. The role will also support the Community Fundraising Manager and Senior Community Fundraising Executive with the stewardship of high value community fundraisers.
What you’ll be doing:
- Support and provide high levels of stewardship for supporters who are fundraising for the Charity.
- First point of contact for all community fundraising supporters, including answering incoming calls and meeting and greeting supporters that visit the Charity office.
- Work alongside the Senior Community Fundraising Executive to help identify and develop ways to encourage supporters to fundraise for the Charity.
- Send fundraising materials and thank supporters in a timely manner, keeping an accurate record of these communications on the database
- Ensure community fundraising information on the Charity website and displayed within the hospital is up to date.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for someone who is:
- An excellent written and verbal communicator, able to engage effectively with a wide range of audiences
- Proactive with strong problem-solving skills
- Able to work efficiently and effectively on a variety of tasks using own initiative and good judgment
Why join us?
We’re a values-driven charity committed to saving lives by funding world-leading research, treatment, and care at The Royal Marsden. You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious, and kind team, with plenty of opportunities for learning and development.
What we offer:
- 27 days annual leave rising with length of service
- Up to 6% employer contributions subject to matched contribution from you (increasing with length of service)
- Training, support and development opportunities
- Access to the Blue Light discount scheme and other discounts opportunities
- Access to subsidised staff restaurants, on-site yoga and wellbeing classes, staff choir and much more
- Range of wellbeing initiatives including access to an employee assistance programme designed to save money and improve your physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing, access to free online GP appointments and free eye tests and contribution towards any glasses required for work purposes
- Opportunities for training and career development
Inclusion matters:
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Applications from all backgrounds are warmly welcomed.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
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Prisoners Abroad is a unique human rights and welfare charity providing advice and support to people affected by overseas imprisonment. We help British people during their incarceration, when they return to the UK and need resettlement services, and we also support their family throughout the trauma. It doesn’t matter to us the reasons people find themselves in need of our services – and we never judge. Our range of services make sure they survive, mentally and physically, so that they can face the future with hope.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fundraising and communications team in a varied role supporting our fundraising efforts to ensure an integrated approach to generating income and supporter stewardship.
You will have some experience in an administrative or coordinator role, ideally within a fundraising or supporter‑focused environment, and a good understanding of how a busy team operates. You will be organised, detail‑oriented and keen to learn, with strong communication skills and a flexible approach to supporting evolving fundraising priorities.
With an eye for detail, you will be confident using a database and interested in developing your skills further with support from the team. You will be the first point of contact for supporter queries and will lead on the processing and reconciliation of income. You will also support our major donor fundraising and provide essential administrative support to the wider fundraising team.
We are a friendly team who work collaboratively across income streams and support each other closely in an environment where no two days are the same. There are opportunities to get involved across the team and the wider organisation depending on your interests, and we invest in our staff’s professional development. This role would suit someone at an early stage in their fundraising career who is keen to build experience across a range of income streams in a supportive setting.
We offer 30 days’ annual leave a year and a 6.5% employer contributory pension as well as a range of enhanced leave and as much tea and coffee as you can drink! We deliver our services from our purpose built, light and airy office that is located a 3-minute walk from Finsbury Park Station (zone 2) which is 10 minutes from Oxford Circus and serviced by the Overground, Victoria & Piccadilly lines.
To protect, support and advocate for the health, welfare and human rights of British citizens in prison abroad.
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Purpose of the post:
As part of our Business Directorate, this role will lead a first-class comprehensive support function that underpins all areas of the charity:
·The post holder will be someone who is organised, efficient and adaptable who can manage time effectively in a very busy role, juggling multiple responsibilities and keeping large volumes of information at their fingertips, who prioritises the needs of The Reading Agency at all times, appreciates an informal but professional work environment and enjoys supporting a busy team working in an agile environment.
·You will be a core member of the Business Directorate supporting the Head of Finance and Operations to ensure that the organisation functions efficiently, effectively and sustainably.
Key responsibilities:
·Co-ordinate support across the organisation, working with the leadership team, core business and programme teams to coordinate meetings, create visual content and resources, design artwork, support day-to-day communications.
·To manage logistics and delivery of in-person events in liaison with Marcomms and programme teams (e.g. World Book Night, Summer Reading Challenge launches), and coordinating internal events (e.g. Staff days, Board meetings).
·Managing The Reading Agency online shop processes and being a key point of contact for print and design suppliers, and ensuring high quality customer service for partners and customers in contact with the charity.
·Line management of the Business Support Administrator.
·Managing the office facilities and equipment, and homeworking requirements to ensure staff can carry out their work effectively, and act as the key day-to-day liaison between The Reading Agency and Society of Authors, working with the Head of Finance and Operations.
·Staff Health and Safety Lead: Monitoring health and safety, undertaking desk assessments and providing health and safety guidance to all staff and associates.
·Carrying out other projects or duties as may be requested by The Reading Agency management where capacity allows.
Key contacts:
·The Leadership Team
·Other members of the wider Business Directorate Team (HR, Finance, Systems)
·Programme Managers and their teams
·MarComms
·Other colleagues across the organisation, external stakeholders and partners
Skills/Knowledge:
·Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applications, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and Zoom
·Ability to work with and understand databases and customer relationship management systems like Salesforce
·Strong organisational skills and demonstrable ability to prioritise and work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
·Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to achieve positive shared outcomes
·Strong written and verbal communication skills
·Excellent people management skills
Experience:
·Ability to come up with creative solutions and ideas
·Ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure, adapting and reprioritising as necessary for changing circumstances
·Able to work successfully as a member of a team, where colleagues work in separate locations and communicate via email, Teams and Zoom
We are a UK charity with a mission to empower people of all ages to read.



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Age UK Wandsworth is a local, independent charity that works to promote the wellbeing of all older people in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We offer a variety of services with the goal of helping older people to age well in Wandsworth.
Our charity is growing and we are now seeking a calm, professional and organised Finance Assistant for our Head Office to help our small team become even more efficient in serving older residents in the borough.
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.

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Contract: 12-month fixed term, part time
Shift pattern:
Wednesday 3-7.45pm
Thursday 3-7.45pm
Friday 3-7.45pm
Saturday 3-7.30pm
Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:
- enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
- family-friendly policies
- 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
- life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
- health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
- 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
- confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
- access to a wellbeing app
- flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
- learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
- commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer
Dementia UK has an opportunity for a passionate Fundraising Community Coordinator to join our mass participation team. You will play a crucial part in managing the online communities for our month-long Virtual Events and Owned Products, ensuring an exceptional experience for our dedicated supporters. Examples of these events include Walk 31 Miles in May, Time for a Cuppa and Fans vs Dementia.
As a Fundraising Community Coordinator, you will be responsible for first point of contact with supporters in our online communities and inboxes, promptly responding to inquiries to help inspire and uplift fundraising activity.
You will also assist with the development of the supporter experience, including helping to improve fundraising resources, creating FAQ’s and gathering compelling case studies to further drive support. Additionally, you will provide administrative support to the whole team, acknowledging donations, and offering an exceptional experience to our event supporters via SMS, email and social media becoming a fundraising expert within the Mass Participation Team.
We are looking for you to have a proven track record in building positive relationships, and delivering exceptional customer service. You will have experience of following processes and have strong organisational and planning skills. Experience in managing online communities and utilising databases will be highly beneficial.
If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.
Our culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer.
By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.
*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs
We expect this role to attract high interest and may close it before the advertised closing date. To avoid disappointment, we recommend submitting an application at your earliest opportunity.
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Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for more than 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.
About you:
The Data Integration and Automation Officer is an exciting role at MDUK, that will sit within the Finance and Resources Team.
You'll design, build, and maintain automated data synchronisations across organisational systems, taking ownership of end-to-end workflows from requirements through to implementation and handover.
You'll work closely with multiple departments to understand data requirements, modernise data processing practices, and deliver reliable automated data flows using tools such as APIs, Power Automate, and Python.
You'll be a technically skilled and collaborative professional with experience in API integration (REST/SOAP), automation tools such as Power Automate, and Python-based data processing.
You'll require strong knowledge of data management principles, including validation, transformation, and system integration across platforms such as CRMs, finance systems, and cloud applications.
You'll be responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end data workflows, from requirements gathering through to deployment and documentation.
You'll be confident in engaging with non-technical stakeholders, lead workshops, analyse existing processes, and implement practical improvements.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offer range of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: Tuesday, 5th of May
NB: Please note that we are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert earlier than the stated deadline if we successfully fill the role.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



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We are seeking a highly efficient, collaborative professional with a keen eye for detail to work closely with the CEO in a supporting role. This role will be critical to the functioning and effective governance of the organisation, providing a broad range of support as required. Tasks will be varied and will involve both supporting our frontline functions and assisting with back-office admin, ranging from providing a compassionate response to people dropping into our office for support or dealing with telephone queries from vulnerable migrants, to processing invoices and assisting in the drafting of fundraising applications.
This is a new post to support efficient administration at HMC, ensuring the smooth running of HMC’s office and providing essential support to the CEO.
We are a busy team supporting a large number of vulnerable people and working hard to deliver impactful services in a challenging external environment. In a small team with limited resources, we all wear multiple hats and this will be a varied and busy role juggling tasks across multiple areas.
This role offers a rewarding opportunity for a highly organised person who is as comfortable delivering public-facing services as they are working alone in deep focus to complete an administrative task or write a report. The ideal candidate is confident speaking to and supporting others, and enjoys administrative tasks, creating and maintaining structure and working in a supportive capacity.
Please review the full Job Description & Person Specification for details of the role.
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We are excited to be recruiting a part-time Finance & Operations Officer.
The Foundation for Common Land provides a single voice to co-ordinate knowledge and share learning across Common Land. We work with commoners’ associations and federations, owners of common land and farming bodies as well as environmental NGOs, and government bodies such as the Defra group, including the Rural Payments Agency and Natural England.
This role is central to the organisation’s success, a lynch pin for the team, you will work closely with our Operations Director to support our small but mighty team to meet our charitable objectives. This is a varied role covering multiple operational areas including payroll coordination, organisational operations, financial administration, and project support. Given the versatile nature of the responsibilities and the small team size, candidates will need to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to take ownership while working independently.
We are looking for an experienced and reliable candidate to join our friendly and flexible team at an exciting time of growth. If this sounds like you, then we’d love to meet you.
Contract type: Permanent
Contractual hours: 18.75 per week (0.5), flexi-time to be agreed with line manager
Location: Hybrid role. It is expected that you would work from our central Ambleside office a min of two days a week.
Salary: £27,000 - £37,000 FTE, dependent on experience
To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter explaining how your skills and experiences meet the specifications in the Job description by 23.59 on Sunday, 17th May 2026.
Interviews: Will be in person at our Ambleside office on Wednesday, 27th May 2026
Find the full job description here
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Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) has been supporting the local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Bexley for over 60 years. Throughout this time, BVSC has continually evolved in response to local need, sector challenges and wider changes in public policy. Today, BVSC plays a central role in strengthening the local voluntary sector, connecting organisations, amplifying community voice and enabling organisations across Bexley to be resilient, connected, and able to provide high-quality, impactful services to residents.
Why Work for Us
• Hybrid working
Additional Birthday Day off
• Flexitime and TOIL
• Pension employer contribution 6%
• Two volunteering days (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
This is a key coordination role at the heart of a multi‑partner programme, supporting referrals, triage, communications, data quality, and the day‑to‑day running of the service. Working closely with the Health & Wellbeing Coach Team Lead and coaches embedded across community organisations, you will help ensure residents receive the right support at the right time and that the service runs smoothly, consistently and efficiently across Bexley.
Desirable Criteria
• Knowledge of local voluntary & community sector in Bexley.
• Experience within health, wellbeing, social prescribing or community-based services.
• Experience supporting services delivered across multiple organisations.
• Previous triage experience.
• Work in a way that supports a trauma-informed approach, including communicating clearly, responding appropriately to need, and recognising the impact of individual circumstances.
If you’re highly organised, people‑focused, and motivated by making a positive difference in local communities, we’d love to hear from you.
At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC), we’re passionate about strengthening our local voluntary and community sector to make a real difference.
The post holder will be based in our Maggie’s West London centre and will be required to travel on a weekly basis between our three London centres- Maggie’s West London, Barts and Royal Free.
As an integral member of the Fundraising Team, the London Fundraising Assistant will support the delivery of a range of successful fundraising activity based around the three centres, in order to maximise income for Maggie’s.
As Fundraising Administrator, you will welcome and support visitors within the centre in their fundraising for Maggie’s as well as in the local community and ensuring they are motivated, informed and supported.
This is a demanding role in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently.
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent travel in the London area.
Please note that interviews will take place on Monday 11th May in our Maggie's West London centre.
Maggie's provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
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The Programmes Coordinator plays a central role in delivering our community-based services. You will coordinate and support the delivery of programmes, peer-support groups, drop-ins, and activities, while managing referrals and supporting accessible, person-centred service delivery.
ALAG is a user-led, pan-London membership charity supporting autistic adults without a learning disability. The Autism Hub sits under ALAG and provides advocacy, peer support, counselling, advice, activities, and training—connecting people to services that improve wellbeing and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate referrals, assessments, and service allocation
- Organise groups, drop-ins, and community activities
- Support delivery of counselling and advocacy services
- Manage schedules, bookings, venues, and online sessions
- Handle enquiries, inboxes, and appointment coordination
- Maintain accurate records and support reporting (GDPR compliant)
- Support service users with access, adjustments, and signposting
- Liaise with staff, volunteers, and external partners
- Monitor capacity and escalate risks or issues
About You
Essential
- Experience in administration, coordination, or similar role
- Experience in community, voluntary, health, or social care settings
- Understanding of autistic/neurodivergent needs
- Strong organisation and communication skills
- Confident IT skills (databases, email, online platforms)
- Commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice
Desirable
- Lived experience of autism
- Experience coordinating groups or supporting volunteers
- Knowledge of local services
Additional Information
- Community-based role with some evening/weekend work (with notice)
- Training and development provided
Please submit a CV and cover letter.
Do you want to help improve health & care for people in Hertfordshire? Are you passionate about making a difference by ensuring people’s voices are heard? Would you like to work with a motivated and dynamic team, who embody our values of equality and compassion? If so, we might have an opportunity for you.
We have an exciting new position in the team, who will play a crucial role in enabling the day-to-day running of the organisation. You will provide support across the team relating to both administrative and project-related tasks, as well as within our distinguished signposting & information service, helping us make a difference to the people of Hertfordshire.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced Executive Assistant looking for an opportunity to work for a Christian charity with a heart for seeing an end to extreme poverty? Do you have experience providing high-level EA support in a fast-paced, demanding environment? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you.
About the role
As Executive Assistant, you will support Tearfund's Finance Director and Finance Leadership Team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Diary management and communications
- Coordinating meetings and taking minutes
- Arranging travel
- Providing administrative support to the Finance Director, Audit, Risk & Finance Committee, and Finance Leadership Team
- Supporting specific projects within the Finance group
You'll work across different cultures and time zones, so flexibility, initiative, and strong organisational skills are key.
What we're looking for
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- A natural relationship builder with excellent communication skills
- The ability to prioritise and work under pressure, with great attention to detail
- A proactive approach and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager. This role requires a minimum of one day per week in the Teddington office,
Please note: Tearfund working weeks are 35 hours (full time) - we are happy to consider part time applicants (of 21 hours per week or more) with some flexibility over the working hours/days.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: National Support Centre, London SE1
Contract: Part Time, Fixed term Maternity cover
Salary: £28,000 gross per annum full time equivalent
Closing Date: 1 May 2026
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for a Books Services Coordinator to join our team.
About the role
The purposes of the Book Services Coordinator role is to assist the Books and Library Manager in facilitating the charity’s crew’ libraries service and specialist maritime book sales and also to administer all processes and systems involved within Books and library services.
Responsibilities
The following is a list of the principal (but not exhaustive) tasks of the post holder:
a. Administration of the functions and systems involved in providing an effective and efficient exchange hardback library or recyclable paperback library service to ships and maritime installations
b. Administrating book order system, and procurement process for all merchandise necessary for the efficient functioning of the Book Services operation.
c. Updating and maintaining the Bookshop website with accurate information and prices.
d. Assisting in the management of the fulfilment of all sales of books/media to customers and external agencies (On-line bookshop, telephone, mail and “walk-in”), and ensure the maintenance of customer service standards
e. Administration of the Library and Book stock control system
Requirements
- Experience working in book buying/selling/procurement in a customer focussed environment
- Experience of using book stock control and freight systems
- Ability to work unsupervised, make decisions and take responsibility.
- Experience in handling parcel deliveries and packaging goods for shipment
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.


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The Fundraising Assistant will be an integral part of a dynamic and unstoppable fundraising department. The role will be a chance for someone to learn about all types of fundraising whilst meeting with a diverse range of supporters and generating funds for the charity across a range of income streams.
For this role you will need to have great attention to detail, be highly organised as well as the ability to be flexible as things can change quickly in fundraising. You will also have the enthusiasm and willingness to learn new skills and the confidence to pick up the phone and bring positivity and joy to our supporters. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to learn about fundraising in a busy, fun and supportive environment.
At Sarcoma UK, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Volunteering day per year
- Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
- Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
- Team activities throughout the year
- Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan
Our Promise:
Everything we do is shaped by the people affected by sarcoma.
Our work is guided by five commitments:
- We are shaped and driven by people affected by sarcom: we listen to and learn from the experiences of patients and families.
- We are committed to equity: everyone affected by sarcoma should be able to access the same quality of care, information and support.
- We collaborate to make a bigger impact: we work with healthcare professionals, researchers, organisations and policymakers to achieve more together.
- We uphold the highest standards: we use evidence and expertise to push for better care, treatment and research.
- We are relentlessly ambitious: sarcoma is decades behind other cancers. We will use every opportunity to close that gap.
Duties and key responsibilities
Fundraising Support
- Provide administration and operational support across the fundraising team.
- Respond promptly and professionally to fundraising enquiries via post, email, and phone, offering support, guidance and thanking donors and fundraisers.
- Develop excellent and enduring relationships with current and potential supporters.
- Send fundraising materials (including t-shirts, information packs, etc.) to supporters.
- Support challenge event fundraising by stewarding fundraisers, providing logistical support and administrative duties.
- Support the delivery of community campaigns, concentrating on the innovative fundraising elements, and providing stewardship to fundraisers.
- Support the planning and delivery of campaigns and special events and provide on the day support.
- Provide research support across the whole fundraising team, which may include researching corporates, trusts and foundations and community fundraising opportunities.
- Keep up to date with the work of the charity and communicate this to supporters in a compelling manner.
- Represent Sarcoma UK at events as required.
Administrative Support
- Monitor the fundraising section on Sarcoma UK’s website, ensuring all fundraising pages are kept up to date and relevant.
- Produce regular reports on fundraising activities, including data from JustGiving, Enthuse, and GoFundMe, ensuring accurate tracking and evaluation.
- Work with the database and fundraising teams to evaluate and analyse fundraising activities.
- Contribute to the smooth running of the organisation, assisting with general office and digital administrative tasks and ensuring processes are followed consistently.
Stock and Online Shop
- Monitor Sarcoma UK’s online shop, and ecommerce platform. Ensuring it is regularly updated with accurate product listings and that orders are processed efficiently, meeting supporter expectations.
- Assist with maintaining external storage unit and keeping records of the contents.
- Liaise with suppliers, process orders, and ensure smooth fulfilment of orders.
- Research and create new merchandise and fundraising materials, keeping up to date with new trends and ensure offering is fresh and innovative.
Other
- Maintain accurate and up to date supporter records on Sarcoma UK’s database (Raiser’s Edge).
- To undertake all duties in line with the Sarcoma UKs policies, procedures and regulations ensuring that the work.
- The post holder will be working in a developing environment, and they will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.
Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research and offers information and support to anyone affected by sarcoma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

