Regular Giving and Legacies Coordinator

Job summary

Imperial’s Regular Giving and Legacy team is seeking a co-ordinator. For this role you will need to show experience of working in a fast paced, target-driven environment. You will bring outstanding written communications skills, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to work with a wide range of individuals.

This role is a great opportunity for a talented administrator who is looking for a starter role in higher education fundraising, with a view to progressing further in the field.

About us

Imperial’s Regular Giving programme seeks philanthropic support up to £25,000 to advance the work of the university. Primarily, the programme focuses on soliciting support from alumni of the university. The Imperial Legacy team raises philanthropic income from alumni and friends who leave the university gifts in their will. 

Both programmes raise funds for a variety of projects across the university including bursaries and scholarships, enhancing the student experience and Faculty level support.

Duties and responsibilities

• Act as first contact for all fundraising related queries (by telephone, email, post and in person); liaise across the Division and with Communications and Public Affairs to draft and send appropriate responses.
• Support Regular Giving and Legacy teams with general administrative and office duties such as booking meeting rooms, organising catering and audio visual facilities.
• Provide diary management and PA support to the Head of Regular Giving and Legacy Giving.
• Support the planning and execution of telethon fundraising campaigns, and direct marketing fundraising appeals, including researching and collating case studies
• Maintain the Regular Giving and Legacy team’s budgets. Ensure budgets are adhered to by reconciling accounts on a monthly basis.

Essential requirements

• Experience of working in a proactive, customer-focused environment. 
• Outstanding communications (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with a range of internal and external audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management.
• Methodical approach to work with outstanding attention to detail.
• Ability to work and communicate with colleagues and senior stakeholders at all levels.

Further information

This is a full time open ended contract, based at the South Kensington campus. For further information please contact Katharine Palmer at k.palmer@imperial.ac.uk 

It is anticipated that first round interviews will be held week commencing 9^th September 2024.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role. Staff working in roles that are suitable for hybrid working will normally be expected to work 60% of their time onsite. The opportunity for hybrid working will be discussed at interview.

More information is available on the following web page: Work Location Framework | Administration and support services | Imperial College London

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