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£27,000 - £28,000 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.
About the role
We are seeking a capable and experienced Fundraising Administrator with strong database experience. As the successful candidate you will join us 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, to manage fundraising records on our CRM system (Salesforce) and provide support to the team.
About you
About you
We're looking for a proactive, organised self-starter with great interpersonal skills, customer service experience and a healthy appetite and determination to make a difference. The ideal candidate will be someone methodical, reliable, familiar with data management, CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) and an eye for detail who can help to shape effective systems and processes to improve the efficiency of our fundraising operation and allow the Fundraising Managers to focus wholeheartedly on fundraising, knowing that the essential administration is in safe hands.
If you have:
- Experience of CRM systems and data management, ideally within a fundraising setting
- Experience in desk-based research, diary management and secretarial tasks
- Ability to prioritise and use initiative to identify problems and recommend solutions
- Strong customer service interpersonal skills
- Creativity and adaptability
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Proficiency in fundraising software and tools
we would love to hear from you.
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 24 March 2025.
Interviews w/c 31 March 2025
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.