Our client is the county’s largest environmental charity, working to protect Norfolk’s wildlife and inspiring people to care about nature. They are seeking a highly motivated and organised Fundraising Assistant to join their successful and dynamic Fundraising Team. Fundraising Assistant Salary: £22,750 - £23,500 FTE per annum Contract type: Permanent Working hours: Full time Location: Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 As Fundraising Assistant, you will report to, and work closely with, the Grants and Philanthropy Manager, under the overall leadership of the Director of Development and Partnerships. You will also work with the Senior Philanthropy Officer, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Supporter Development Manager, Corporate Fundraising Officer, Grants Officer, Fundraising Officer (Claims) and Fundraising Officer (Legacies). You will be joining their Fundraising team – a supportive, innovative and welcoming team, responsible for Individual Giving, Major Donors, Grants and Trusts, Legacies, Community Fundraising as well as Corporate Supporters. This team is tasked with providing, maintaining and growing the income of the Trust. They have a particularly exciting and challenging period ahead as they seek to source funding for its ambitious new strategy 'A Wilder Norfolk for All'. With responsibility for the administration of the efforts of the Fundraising Team, you will work closely with colleagues in Nature Conservation, Nature Recovery, their Visitor Centres, PR and Comms and Engagement. You will play a pivotal role in the efficient operation of their fundraising systems and effective recording of the Team's communications and income details on their CRM system. They pride themselves in having an excellent reputation for managing its relationships with donors, sponsors, funders and potential funders sensitively at all times. You will play an important role in assisting with the stewardship of their supporters by coordinating their regular contact strategy with donors and provide administrative support to the Director of Development and Partnerships, Grants and Philanthropy Manager and Senior Philanthropy Officer. Working closely with other fundraising officers, you will make a direct contribution to the work of the team through supporting the Fundraising Officers in delivering supporter stewardship events, co-ordinating collection boxes, online giving schemes and small-scale community giving. You will be responsible for drafting and co-ordinating communications acknowledging supporter donations and Donations in Memory. Being at the front-line of communication, you will maintain a positive, pleasant and 'can-do' attitude in dealings with all those inside and outside the organisation. You will have demonstrable administrative and customer facing experience. The role would be ideal for someone interested in progressing a career in fundraising. The role is 5 days (35 hours) per week, however part-time hours or a variation to this working pattern will be considered for the right candidate. The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Monday 2nd December 2024. Applications received after that date will not be considered. Interviews are likely to take place w/c 9th December 2024, at Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY. They regret that they are unable to reply to all applicants due to the quantity of correspondence. They will only contact you if you have been selected for an interview. If you have not heard from them by 9th December 2024, you should assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest, and good luck with your application. I nterested? Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. No agencies please.