Fundraising Assistant

Introduction 

Do you have the passion, ambition, professionalism, and enthusiasm to support the delivery of raising funds to help us make Northern Ireland a better place for people and wildlife?  We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual with a high level of initiative and resourcefulness, and an eye for detail in preparing and submitting grant claims.  If you have enthusiasm for our work to save nature and can demonstrate your talents and transferable skills for fundraising, we would love to hear from you.
 

What's the role about? 

The post holder will work with colleagues across RSPB to help ensure the fundraising team is fully supported, internal databases are updated and maintained as required.  Key activities will include:

Compiling and submitting timely and accurate grant claims to funders.  Also providing high quality customer care, ensuring funders, donors, and partners have an excellent experience, safeguarding the RSPB’s reputation.  The role will also involve providing administrative support to the fundraising team to ensure they are able to deliver the team’s work programme and producing progress reports.      

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

• A-level education or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of Excel and financial systems and information sources
• An understanding of and application of project management principles
• An ability to interpret complex information and communicate it simply to target audiences
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence
• A demonstrated ability to organise oneself effectively and to prioritise work in order to get the right things done
• Experience of collating, analysing and presenting complex financial information

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• Sales and or/fundraising background.
• Understanding of charity sector and associated fundraising techniques.
• Knowledge of and/or passion for conservation and the natural world.

This is a permanent, full time role for 37.5 hours per week. 

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position on July 31st. For further information please contact darren.roberts@rspb.org.uk 

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As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.  Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.