Fundraising Assistant

Would you like to be a key part of our Poppyscotland team, contributing to the delivery of our Fundraising plan? We would love to hear from you!

We have an opportunity for a Fundraising Assistant to join our fantastic team at Poppyscotland, based in Edinburgh, on a Fixed Term Contract basis until end of September 2025.

You will work to assist with the development and delivery of the programme of fundraising events and activities for Poppyscotland, with a focus on providing an excellent experience at each step of the supporter journey.

Reporting to our Head of Fundraising, key responsibilities will include:

- Assist designated aspects of the programme of fundraising including production of literature, copywriting, event coordination

- Attend fundraising events, providing support for attendees
- Respond to fundraising enquiries and ensure all enquiries are acted upon within the requisite timescales
- Assist with all fundraising department administration, including database input and updating, mail merging, thank you letters, requests for donations, recording of planning and procedures, photocopying and filing
- Collect, manage and record donor data in accordance with relevant legislation and policies

Poppyscotland, as part of the Royal British Legion Group, provides life-changing support to our Armed Forces community which includes those who have served, those still serving, and their families. At times of crisis and need we offer them vital advice, assistance and funding.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

You will be contracted to our Edinburgh Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

This role is working Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with some flexibility required dependant on activity. Due to the nature of the role, a valid driving licence is an essential requirement. Any offer of employment will be subject to pre employment checks including a PVG check.

Employee benefits include -

- 28 day's paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see Job Description attached to our direct advert.

Poppyscotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

We are Disability Confident employer, signed up to Race Equality Matters and Pride In Veteran standards.

We guarantee an interview to any applicant who declares a disability or/and are part or Armed Forces community on application and whose application demonstrates that they meet the Essential criteria of the role, as set out in the Person Specification.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.