Fundraising Assistant

Hours:

• Part-time: 15 hours per week (equivalent to 2 days per week; however, there is flexibility in how these hours could be allocated across a week, e.g. x4 half-days or another variation)

Contract:

• Fixed-term:12 months

Salary:

• £25,000 - £29,000 FTE per annum (dependent on skills and experience); this will be pro-rata to part-time working

Location:

• Hybrid: UP London Head Office (team anchor days, meetings and events) and remote working
• Travel across London as required.

Manager:

• Director of Fundraising and Engagement

Overview: This is an exciting time in our charity's journey! Our new strategy focuses on growth and long-term sustainability, with ambitious plans to extend our reach and impact nationally and to expand and diversify our services. Our long-term ambition for the future is a transformed landscape of multi-disciplinary therapeutic support in schools, with UP acknowledged and recognised as a thought-leader, innovator, preferred collaborator and convener.

We are entering a period of significant growth and change driven by our new strategy, and our newly expanded and aligned Fundraising and Engagement team will play a central role in enabling this next chapter - fuelling innovation, increasing our profile and reach, strengthening our resources, and deepening our impact.

The Fundraising Assistant is a varied and rewarding role, an opportunity to contribute to a charity at a critical and transformative stage in its development, providing vital support across a range of income generation and engagement activity.

The role will suit someone with excellent attention to detail and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a busy and ambitious team and have a willingness to develop and grow their fundraising skills and knowledge.

Whilst previous fundraising experience would be advantageous, it is not essential. We welcome applications both from individuals who already have relevant fundraising or charity sector experience, and from those genuinely looking to begin a career in fundraising, demonstrating a strong interest in the profession and an understanding of the important role fundraising plays in enabling charities to achieve their mission.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding the responsibilities of this role.

Making your application:

• Deadline: 2nd November 2026
• Interviews: w/c 9th and 16th November 2026
• Please make your application by submitting your CV, along with a cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the person specification criteria. Both CV and cover letters will need to be submitted for applications to be considered (we will be shortlisting candidates closely against the person specification).
• Please note that we may close the advert once we have sufficient candidates to invite for interview; please don't delay submitting your application! We will keep you updated by email and let you know what you need to prepare if you are shortlisted.
• For further information, or if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process, please contact: [email protected]
• We understand that AI tools are increasingly used in everyday life, including using them to refine CVs, personal statements, and support interview preparation. While we appreciate the responsible use of AI, it's important that any information you submit as part of your application accurately reflects your own skills, experience and perspective. The use of AI will not be permitted during the interview and any associated task process itself.

Important information:

• Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. It's a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with a group from which they have been barred from working. We follow safer recruitment practices in line with KCSIE including (but not limited to): online checks at interview stage, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references, a medical check, proof of qualifications and right to work in the UK.
• Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: Our children and families and staff come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we value the unique contribution that each individual can bring to UP. We have a diverse and inclusive team, and we strongly believe that this is vital to our work. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, and we do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. We ensure that candidates and employees are treated solely based on their merits, abilities and potential.
• Candidate data is processed in line with UP's privacy notice and Data Protection Policy.

About Unlocking Potential: Our Purpose Unlocking Potential is the charity that supports schools and communities to ensure no child or family struggles alone with their social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide flexible, over-time, multi-disciplinary therapeutic support that meets children and families where they are, and enables them to feel safe, understood and the best version of themselves.

Our Vision Everyone feels supported, equipped and able to achieve their potential.

Our Mission Our mission is to provide tailored therapeutic support to more children, while training the practitioners of the future to build holistic, resilient social systems that equip children and their families with the confidence, tools, and skills to thrive at school and within their communities.

Our Values Individual: Everything we do is about the individual and what is right for them - no two children, families or schools are the same.

Innovative: We look for new solutions, evolving our thinking and approach - ensuring the use of bold, co-designed practice.

Collaborative: We choose to work with others to find the best solutions - we are stronger together.

Find out more about us here