Closing date: 2 July 2025 at 23:59 (BST)
Role type: Full time, Fixed Term
Candidates who do not already have permission to work in the UK should note that by reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship will not be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.
As our Fundraising Support Placement Student, you’ll play an active role in exciting projects associated with the University centenary. From creating marketing content and helping with fundraising appeals, to working directly with supporters and producing donor reports, this is a chance to make a real difference and gain valuable professional experience along the way.
You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive and passionate team and your work will have real impact as charitable giving to the University supports students, research projects and the wider community too.
The University’s centenary provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fundraising campaign planning and delivery, donor communications and stewardship, digital and social media content creation, project coordination and using specialist fundraising platforms.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need strong administrative and organisational skills, great attention to detail and a positive can-do attitude. You’ll also be a confident communicator and be happy working with a wide range of people across the University.
This role is a fixed-term role from 1 Sep 25 – 31 Aug 26 (Placement year).
Interviews will be held: Friday 11 July
Contact Information:
Contact Name Daisy Aylward
Contact Job Title Fundraising Officer
Contact Email address d.a.aylward@reading.ac.uk
Alternative Contact Name Janice Galvin
Alternative Contact Job Title Fundraising Manager
Alternative Contact Email address j.galvin@reading.ac.uk
The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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