Fundraising Administrative Assistant

FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Job description and person specification Imagine being told that you, or someone you love, is losing their sight. In that moment, two profound questions demand urgent answers: • Can this be stopped? • How will I live my life? Currently, research into preventing and treating sight loss is chronically underfunded, receiving a mere 1.2% of publicly funded health research grants: people who are blind or vision impaired are three times more likely to experience loneliness and isolation than the general population. We find and fund the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight. Our researchers are at the forefront, making breakthroughs and discoveries that will prevent, treat and cure eye disease. The partnerships we build and initiatives we support are changing life for blind and vision impaired people. We are Fight for Sight: we won’t stop until we: Save Sight. Change Lives. We have a clear ambition and have the support of well-respected and highly engaged ambassadors. We are now looking for experienced, committed, and creative individuals to join our dynamic team to help realise a new five-year growth strategy. If you want to be part of something impactful, we’d love to hear from you . The Fundraising Administrative Assistant forms an integral part of our Fundraising Team. We are looking for a driven, committed, and creative individual to join our dynamic team as we devise and launch a new five-year strategy. You’ll be part of something impactful and a key support within the fundraising team. The Fundraising Administrative Assistant will play a crucial role in the future growth of our charity and the impact that we can achieve through partnerships for people with sight loss.  You will be a key part of a growing fundraising team providing support across the team. Responsible to : Individual Giving Manager Direct reports : None Working hours and contract : This is a permanent full-time role (35 hours per week).  We will consider part-time and flexible working arrangements. Salary: £25,000 - £26,500 (depending on experience) Location: Central London with some remote working. A minimum of two days required in the office, 50 Leman Street, London E1 8HQ. How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a covering letter, with the subject header: Fundraising Administrative Assistant application to our recruitment inbox Your covering letter should include a supporting statement (max two pages) comprising why you think you are an ideal candidate for the role, what applicable experience you’ll bring and why you want to work for Fight for Sight? Closing date for applications: Thursday, 9 July 2026 at noon Early applications are encouraged. We will be shortlisting on a rolling basis; therefore, we will close the vacancy as soon as we have found the right candidate. Interview dates: 16-17 July 2026 (TBC) The interview process is as follows: • 1st Interview: Online with recruiting manager and fundraising colleague. • 2nd Interview and an informal meeting with colleagues: Face to face in London E1 8HQ with line manager and other members of the fundraising team on Wednesday, 22 July (TBC) Role Responsibilities Supporter Development team • Support the Individual Giving Managers and Legacy Giving Manager with day-to-day communications with our donor base, including timely database administration to capture communication preferences and personal details. • Support the Database team with data and financial processes, including recording and batching donations, generating reports, contributing to supporter journeys and reconciling income. • Liaise with design and print suppliers to source quotes and deliver appeals and other campaigns. • Support the Supporter Development team in-person in the office, with the processing of direct marketing appeal responses, including banking of donations and sending thank you letters. • Work with the Individual Giving Managers to implement supporter journeys to encourage further support to the organisation. • Support the Individual Giving Managers in building emails using the charity’s email marketing platform. Philanthropy team • Use a CRM database to effectively administer and manage event and community enquiries and activities. • Work with the Events and Community team to send out literature and parcels to community groups and event participants in an efficient and timely manner. • Support with logistics for virtual and in-person events as required. • Work with suppliers to order new fundraising materials. Be responsible for managing and replenishing fundraising merchandise and stock. • Helping the team to source prizes and goods for community and challenge events. • Provide financial admin support to the Philanthropy team including batching and reconciling incoming payments. • Provide general administration support across the Philanthropy team as required, including printing and posting items. • Update the database and provide CRM reports as required