Job Description
We are recruiting for a Fundraising Assistant to join our North Regional Fundraising Team.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full-time Fixed-Term
Base: Newcastle Hospice
Salary: £22,222 - 24,350 per annum, pro rata
The Fundraising Assistant supports the Regional Community Fundraising Team by providing administrative and fundraising support. This role plays a key part in building and maintaining relationships with supporters, volunteers, and fundraising groups, ensuring excellent stewardship and service. Responsibilities include processing income, managing supporter records, coordinating public collections, and assisting with local fundraising initiatives. The post holder will be the first point of contact for supporters and will collaborate closely with internal teams and external community contacts to enhance fundraising efforts. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is required.
Qualifications
* Previous experience with the public (in-person or over the phone) in a customer/supporter facing environment
* Experience or knowledge of the charity sector and/or fundraising (desired)
* Able to engage with supporters and families in support of their fundraising activities.
* Good verbal and written communication skills demonstrating a sensitive approach
* Good IT skills including Word processing, email and spread sheets and a working knowledge of databases
* Live within a commutable distance to the Newcastle Hospice
Additional Information
* Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 8 public holidays (pro rata)
* Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave
* Continuous Professional development
* Industry leading training programmes
* Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work
* Defined contribution schemes for Pension
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
* Introduce a friend scheme
* Help with eye care costs
* Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
* Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme
* Life assurance – for all employees
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To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Advert closes: 24th September 2025
For more information or an informal chat please contact Kelly Knighting-Wykes on Kelly.KnightingWykes@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk