Fundraising and Events Administrator

 Job Title:             Fundraising and Events Administrator  (office based/hybrid)

Location:             Vincent Square, London   

Salary:                 £28,000 - £30,000

Hours:                  35

Contract:            Permanent

Overview of the Role:  

We are looking for a Fundraising and Events Administrator to join our supportive and friendly team. The Fundraising and Events Administrator role reports into the Development Events Manager and supports the Events, Fellows (Patrons), Legacy and Individual Giving functions within the Department.

This role is a great introduction to the charitable sector with the opportunity to work across a range of fundraising and events functions and with a variety of donors and stakeholders. As the initial contact for all enquiries coming into the team, you will need excellent interpersonal skills and take pride in delivering a high standard of customer service. You will be proving valuable day-to-day administrative support to the Events, Fellows, Legacy and Individual Giving campaigns, such as weekly lottery and appeals. This includes supporting campaign preparation, reviewing donor data, assisting with performance analysis, and ensuring donations are processed accurately. You will also update records and ensure timely and appropriate acknowledgment, thanking and donor stewardship.

You will be working with the Development Events Manager on the planning, management and delivery of a busy programme of donor events which range from small legacy information events to major donor receptions at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show. This role will involve travel across our five RHS Gardens and to many of our Shows.

Details of our great benefits can be found here.

To work for the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is to join a thriving charity, whose mission is to be there for everyone on their lifelong adventure with gardening. Everything we do is built on the transformational power of gardening – and the benefits it brings to people, places and our planet.

And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the RHS Gardens, from serving customers in our garden centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.  Our careers portal here provides a comprehensive overview of what we offer, the teams that work at the RHS and our great benefits.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We may review applications as soon as we receive them so if you see a vacancy that you are interested in, please apply straight away as the vacancy will be closed as soon as we hire the right candidate. If you require any additional support with making your application, please contact Sharon Ellis@rhs lease ensure to include the job title or job reference number REQ (found at the top of the advert) when emailing.