Fundraising Assistant

Your new company
A local charity working to empower, support and improve the lives of those affected across Northern Ireland. Due to increased activity within the fundraising team, an opportunity has arisen for a Fundraising Assistant to join the organisation on a temporary basis.

Your new role
As Fundraising Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting fundraising activities and maintaining positive relationships with supporters, community groups and corporate partners. This is a varied position offering a mix of administration, stakeholder engagement and field-based support.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the coordination of fundraising campaigns and events.
• Acting as a positive ambassador when engaging with members of the public, community groups and partner organisations.
• Delivering fundraising materials, merchandise and stock to various locations across Northern Ireland.
• Attending cheque presentations, community events and fundraising activities on behalf of the organisation.
• Collecting and transporting stock between offices, storage facilities and event locations as required.
• Providing administrative support to the fundraising team, including maintaining records and updating databases.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with supporters and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the promotion of fundraising initiatives and campaigns.
• Ensuring stock levels are monitored and distributed efficiently.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a confident and personable individual who enjoys engaging with people from a wide range of backgrounds.You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an administration, fundraising, customer service or public-facing role.
• A full, valid driving licence and access to transport for business travel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable, dependable and flexible approach to work.

What you'll get in return

• £13.33.
• Mileage reimbursement for all authorised business travel.
• A varied and rewarding role supporting an important local charity.
• The opportunity to build experience within fundraising and the charity sector.
• Potential for contract extension beyond the initial 12-week period.
• Belfast Based

What you need to do now
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