Development Assistant

Are you looking for an exciting role in the charity sector? If you enjoy a role with variety then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You will play an important part in supporting the Director of Development and fundraising team at Moorfields Eye Charity to help meet the aims of its ambitious five-year business plan for growth, embedding a culture of philanthropy across the Moorfields family. Your work will help the charity support world-leading eye research and innovations in patient care to help patients worldwide.

About the role

This role is an exciting opportunity for a confident self-starter to join a supportive and growing team and contribute to the delivery and growth of a successful fundraising programme. The role will provide administrative support to the Director of Development, Head of Philanthropy, and wider team. This is a hybrid role of administration and discrete project management which will offer lots of variety.

In this busy role, you will have the opportunity to work with a range of stakeholders including senior members of the team and supporters.

You will contribute to a range of projects including donor communications, stewardship and the charity’s small trust mailing programme. You will also assist with the delivery of events.

About you

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter with strong administrative and organisational skills including diary management, room booking, record keeping, minute taking and data entry and experience working to deadlines and prioritising work.

You will enjoy working on a range of creative projects. Your ability to work as part of a busy, deadline-focused team and be proactive will be key to your success in this role.

You will be a confident communicator able to engage supporters and stakeholders at all levels. You will have excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail.

How to apply

Please send your CV to Jen at Charity People. If your application is successful, we’ll be in touch with further details and to arrange a phone or video call. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews are happening on a rolling basis. We wish you all the best in your application.

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