Fundraising Administrator
| Posting date: | 07 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 to £30,000 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | £26,000-£30,000 + Benefits including LGPS |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 August 2025 |
| Location: | London, England, CR0 1Lh |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Harris Federation |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 837052613 |
Summary
WORKING WITH USThe founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYWe are seeking a highly organised administrator to support our Fundraising team.
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the Harris Federation’s impactful fundraising efforts through vital administrative assistance. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and other team members, you will help celebrate and acknowledge our donors by crafting thoughtful reports and heartfelt communications. Your contributions will ensure donors feel valued through timely updates, expressions of gratitude and meaningful engagement.
You will also establish and maintain an efficient system to manage our donation records, ensuring that every contribution is acknowledged and appreciated. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYYour responsibilities will include:
Providing administrative support to the Fundraising, Partnerships and Alumni department of the Harris Federation
Supporting the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and colleagues with donor reporting, including managing invoices, preparing thank-you communications, providing timely updates and sending reports to funders
Maintaining an accurate database and systems to manage donation records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
Coordinating and tracking fundraising activities, deadlines and events to support the smooth operation of campaigns
Assisting with scheduling meetings, managing calendars and organising internal and external communications
Supporting the preparation of fundraising proposals, presentations and other documentation as required
Handling incoming enquiries related to fundraising and partnership activity professionally and promptly
Contributing to the evaluation and continuous improvement of fundraising administration processes
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Qualifications to degree or equivalent
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (specifically Outlook, Excel and Word)
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to maintain accuracy to a high standard
Excellent prioritisation skills and time management
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITIONIf you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.OUR VISION & VALUESOur vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSafeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUHarris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
Annual performance and loyalty bonus
Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYWe are seeking a highly organised administrator to support our Fundraising team.
In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the Harris Federation’s impactful fundraising efforts through vital administrative assistance. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and other team members, you will help celebrate and acknowledge our donors by crafting thoughtful reports and heartfelt communications. Your contributions will ensure donors feel valued through timely updates, expressions of gratitude and meaningful engagement.
You will also establish and maintain an efficient system to manage our donation records, ensuring that every contribution is acknowledged and appreciated. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYYour responsibilities will include:
Providing administrative support to the Fundraising, Partnerships and Alumni department of the Harris Federation
Supporting the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and colleagues with donor reporting, including managing invoices, preparing thank-you communications, providing timely updates and sending reports to funders
Maintaining an accurate database and systems to manage donation records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
Coordinating and tracking fundraising activities, deadlines and events to support the smooth operation of campaigns
Assisting with scheduling meetings, managing calendars and organising internal and external communications
Supporting the preparation of fundraising proposals, presentations and other documentation as required
Handling incoming enquiries related to fundraising and partnership activity professionally and promptly
Contributing to the evaluation and continuous improvement of fundraising administration processes
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORWe would like to hear from you if you have:
Qualifications to degree or equivalent
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (specifically Outlook, Excel and Word)
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to maintain accuracy to a high standard
Excellent prioritisation skills and time management
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITIONIf you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.OUR VISION & VALUESOur vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.IMPORTANT INFORMATIONSafeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOUHarris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
Annual performance and loyalty bonus
Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.