Fundraising Assistant

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families affected by cancer, whilst gaining valuable experience, skills and training to kick-start a career in fundraising.  

Salary: Circa £24,000 (FTE per annum), commensurate with experience
Location: Home-based, ideally located in London or within a short commutable distance. Regular travel to the London office is a key requirement of the role, with occasional national travel also expected.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Closing date: 7 May, 11:59pm

Key responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude to join our Fundraising & Engagement Team and help raise vital funds for children with cancer. You don’t need previous fundraising experience—just strong organisational skills, creativity, a talent for building relationships, and a genuine passion for making a difference and raising money for charitable causes.

In this varied role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of fundraising events, care for our amazing supporters, and assist with individual, community, and corporate fundraising activities. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple fundraising areas, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of the team’s work through excellent administrative and project support.

This is a hugely rewarding opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into the charity or fundraising sector, or to build on existing experience. If you’re ready to learn, grow, and be part of something meaningful—we’d love to hear from you!

Who are we looking for?

To succeed in this role, you will need to be passionate about fundraising and demonstrate key qualities that will help you thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A keen interest in fundraising with a willingness to learn and develop as a professional fundraiser (and if the opportunity arose, a willingness to study for a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship over 13 months).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to provide excellent supporter care and build relationships.
• A positive, enthusiastic and results-driven attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
• IT literacy with knowledge of Microsoft packages.

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about the charity.  

Apply for the role

If you would like to apply for the Fundraising Assistant role, please complete and submit an Application Form highlighting how you meet the role specification and why you would like the role in the Supporting Statement. You can access and read our HR Privacy Notice at the bottom of the page. Please do not send your CV – we do not accept CVs by way of application.

We would also ask you to complete and return an anonymous diversity monitoring form. The information contained in the questionnaire will be treated as confidential and will be used by us to monitor and drive work towards our diversity and inclusion commitments.

Please return your completed application form to Claire Hislop, Head of Operations, via claire@solvingkidscancer.org.uk.

If there are any adjustments that would help you engage with the recruitment process, please let us know.

Recruitment timetable

Closing date: 7 May 2025, 11:59pm
Interviews: 20 May 2025 (London Office)

Safeguarding: As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.

Promoting equality and diversity: We actively encourage applications from those with lived experience of neuroblastoma and/or other childhood cancers. As an equal opportunity employer, we also welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.