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Vacancy: Fundraising Assistant (Operations Team)

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Are you friendly, outgoing and organized? Do you love efficient systems and databases?  We’re looking for a dynamic Fundraising Assistant to help grow our fundraising team, supporting the fantastic work of the Shark Trust.

Are you someone who can work closely with community fundraisers and members? Can you help us to really excel in this area of fundraising and provide a great experience for our supporters? Will you relish the challenge of delving into the day to day running of our CRM system, supporting the operations team, running reports and using the system to its full capacity? Then this role could be for you!

You’ll be part of a small close-knit team of very focused and committed individuals with a large remit. You’ll be supported by the Managing Director and the Fundraising Officer. But you’ll be able to work on your own initiative, and be able to communicate, support and engage with fundraisers.

Our office is in Plymouth, but we’ll consider flexible working approaches for the right candidate. 

Please send a CV (with names of 2 referees) and persuasive cover letter to [email protected]

Note: Please submit CV & Cover Letter as PDF files with your name in both file names and email subject line “ST FA 0422”.

Closing Date: 27th May 2022

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 31st May 2022

Salary £21,000pa (pro-rata).

The role is part time (0.8 FTE) for an initial 24-month contract.


The Shark Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

We’re committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. 


WORK EXPERIENCE 

Unfortunately we're unable to offer short-term work placements. But sometimes we'll need office volunteers to help us with long-term projects. When these opportunities arise we'll be looking for individuals who are:

  • Passionate about shark conservation
  • Aged 18+
  • Based in Plymouth or nearby
  • Can commit to at least 1 day a week for 3 months

Interested? Keep an eye on our website for updates or sign up to our newsletter below.

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