You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive Fundraising team at English Heritage, working across Philanthropy, Grants & Trusts, Regional Partnerships and Prospect Research. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of fundraising streams, helping to deliver ambitious plans to protect and share England's extraordinary heritage. To be considered as a Fundraising Officer, you'll need:Job Summary
Job Description
The team culture is open, supportive and service-oriented, valuing collaboration, flexibility, trust and creativity. You'll be encouraged to share ideas, learn new skills, and play an active role in shaping projects that make a real difference. With opportunities to visit some of the country's most iconic historic sites and to work with colleagues across departments, this role offers both professional growth and the chance to see first-hand the impact of your work.
This role is full time and permanent, working 36 hours per week.
Fundraising plays a crucial role at English Heritage. As the Fundraising Officer, you will work across the Fundraising team, have the chance to make a real contribution while using your creativity across exciting projects within dynamic teams, all of which are central to delivering English Heritage's ambitious plans.
The Benefits
- Salary from £29,891 per annum pro rata
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
- Matched pension contributions of up to 10%
- Flexible hours
- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Subscriptions to professional bodies
- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
- 25% discount in our shops and cafes
- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
- Options to buy additional leave
- An inclusive working atmosphere where everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs
- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
Closing date: 03/11/2025 23:59:59Job Requirements
- Demonstrable office and administration experience.
- Experience of using databases or CRM systems to manage records.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with outstanding attention to detail.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple deadlines.
- Confidence in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities
As Fundraising Officer, you will support colleagues across the Fundraising team to deliver high-quality proposals, reports, and stewardship while ensuring accurate administration and data management.
You will oversee day-to-day team administration, including coordinating meetings, maintaining accurate records on the CRM, and managing internal and external communications. You will also support fundraisers by drafting and editing proposals, compiling funder reports, and helping deliver stewardship activity.
You will also:
- Act as the first point of contact for enquiries, ensuring they are dealt with efficiently.
- Create clear, visually engaging documents to support fundraising activity.