Fundraising Assistant Edinburgh

Company Description Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end‑of‑life charity. We are the largest non‑NHS provider of end‑of‑life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end‑of‑life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from. Job Description To ensure we can continue our important work, our Fundraising team is incredibly important. Since the pandemic, fundraising at Marie Curie has been through a lot of change. However, the organisation recognises the importance of our activity within communities across the UK and community fundraising has been invested in. What You Will Be Doing Be the primary contact for supporters, patients, and families and offer excellent service to supporters through various communication channels. Develop strong internal relationships to enhance fundraising efforts and support Marie Curie activities. Help identify and engage new supporters. Record, bank, and process supporter income in line with Marie Curie policies. Maintain accurate financial and supporter records. Provide stewardship for Fundraising My Way participants, local fundraising groups, volunteers, and third‑party eventers. Manage collection site bookings and permits, contact volunteers, dispatch materials, and ensure proper follow‑up and record‑keeping for collections. What You Will Need Good verbal and written communication skills demonstrating a sensitive approach. Good IT skills including Word processing, email and spreadsheets and a working knowledge of databases. Excellent people and customer service skills. Able to engage with supporters and families in support of their fundraising activities. Driving licence and access to a car is preferred but not essential. Application Process As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and covering letter. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role. Please cite your preferred location. Close date for applications Sunday 7th December 2025 (please advise that we encourage early applications as we will be planning on interviewing before the festive period) Salary £22,222 - £24,350 Contract Full time, permanent Based Edinburgh Hospice (please note this role is based 5 days a week in office) Benefits You’ll LOVE Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage. 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays) Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%) Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets Continuous professional development opportunities. Industry‑leading training programmes Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits Access to Blue Light Card membership Subsidised Eye Care Equal Employment Opportunity 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr