Fundraising Administrator

A critical role responsible for delivering excellence in supporter care and operational support, building solid foundations for growth and donor satisfaction at the Ri.

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Job Title: Fundraising Administrator 

Accountable to: Head of Fundraising

Location: Albemarle Street, London, with some remote working

Contract type: Permanent, part-time (21 hours a week). Will consider flexible working patterns  

Salary: c£26,000 - £27,000 per annum (pro-rata)

About the role

The Royal Institution (Ri) is an independent charity which has been connecting people with science for over 200 years. Founded in 1799 through the wonderful generosity of 58 patrons, to this day we remain based in our original, magnificent, Georgian home in central London. Thanks to the support of those early philanthropists, the Ri has inspired generations of scientists over the years whose discoveries have helped shape our modern world.

The Ri has a clear vision that ‘Science is for Everyone’ and it is our belief that everyone should have equitable access to science. Through our packed event programme available in person or online, our UK schools outreach and social impact initiatives, and our global digital reach including over 1.5m YouTube subscribers we achieve our mission by connecting people with scientists to explore science together.

We are now looking for a capable and experienced fundraising administrator to join our fundraising team at an exciting time in our history as we pursue ambitious targets to broaden our reach and impact. You will collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to effectively manage the day to day administration of donations, supporter care, records management and support for the team. 

About you

This new role will suit a proactive and organised self-starter with great interpersonal skills, customer service experience and determination to make a difference. 

As the ideal candidate you will be methodical, reliable, familiar with data management, CRM (Client Relationship Management) systems and have an eye for detail. You will help shape effective systems and processes to improve the efficiency of our fundraising operation and allow the fundraising managers to focus fully on fundraising, knowing that the essential administration is in safe hands. 

Do you have: 

  • Experience of CRM systems and data management, ideally within a fundraising environment  
  • Experience in desk-based research, diary management and administrative tasks 
  • The ability to prioritise and use your own initiative to identify problems and recommend solutions 
  • Strong customer service & interpersonal skills  
  • Creativity and adaptability 
  • Proficiency in fundraising software and tools would be desirable

Interested?

To apply, please download the full job description and person specification and email your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 500 words setting out why you want the job and how your skills and experience meet the criteria set out in the person spec to recruitment@ri.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 10am Monday 25 November 2024

Interviews w/c 2 December 2024

We may interview as applications come in and may close the application process early if we receive a strong field of applicants.

Equal opportunities

We ask applicants to complete and return the recruitment monitoring form along with their application. The Ri is committed to equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment process. The information supplied in this form will be treated in strict confidence and not form part of the selection process. You may choose not to disclose some or all of the information requested in the form, and this will not affect your application in any way.