Job Overview
The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets, which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s. In this role you will support the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy, deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care. Tasks include supporting and retaining existing supporters, researching new key relationships with individuals and partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations. You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s while supporting local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face‑to‑face, telephone and written communications. The role requires irregular working hours and frequent local travel.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Centre Fundraising Team with the planning and implementation of the overall centre fundraising strategy and fundraising activity within the defined area.
* Support centre fundraising initiatives to maximise voluntary income opportunities.
* Work with colleagues to ensure that centrally managed fundraising activities are supported locally.
* Support the Centre Fundraising Manager with accurately monitoring and evaluating activity results for reporting purposes.
* Occasionally handle cash, banking, acknowledging and receipting income if required in partnership with Maggie’s Supporter Care team.
* Undertake administrative duties as required.
* Provide excellent supporter care, which enthuses supporters and encourages commitment and loyalty to Maggie’s.
* Ensure that all communications are inspirational, personal and relevant.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
* At least two years’ work experience with transferable skills.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication.
* Experience of raising funds in a community setting on a paid or voluntary basis, or experience in a related discipline (e.g. "PR, marketing, sales, project management, etc").
Job Benefits
* Experience Maggie’s programme of support at one of our incredible centres and see the difference we can make.
* Structured orientation week to cover everything you need to get settled into your new role.
* Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work‑life balance.
* Generous sick leave cover.
* A supportive and friendly working environment.
* Tailored learning and development opportunities.
* Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl.
* Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future.
* Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible.
* Travel and cycle loans.
* Eye test expenses and money towards glasses.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Buddy system to pair you with a colleague for extra support in your first few months.
* Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.
Additional Information
Application Deadline: 31 May 2026
Department: Centre Fundraising
Location: Newcastle Centre
Compensation: £30,648 – £36,644/year
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