Fundraising Administrator

This is an exciting opportunity to join Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) at a time when our work has never been more vital.

We are looking for a Fundraising Administrator to join our Community Fundraising team, providing high‑quality, proactive administrative and business support that enables our fundraising activity to run smoothly, efficiently and with excellent supporter and volunteer experience at its heart.

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland whose child has a life‑shortening condition, and to support them to make the most of the short time they have together. This role plays a vital part in making that possible.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Community Fundraising, you will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Community Fundraising team, helping to ensure accurate systems, timely processes and effective coordination across a busy portfolio of activity.

This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys being organised, detail‑focused and dependable, and who takes pride in enabling others to do their best work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing reliable and efficient administrative support to the Community Fundraising team, ensuring systems, processes and records are accurate, up to date and compliant
• Supporting the organisation and logistics of community fundraising activity and events, including supporter communications, materials ordering and internal administration
• Monitoring and managing routine financial and operational tasks such as purchase orders, invoices, expense claims and stock control for fundraising materials
• Providing logistical support for team meetings, including diary coordination, travel bookings and arranging meeting spaces

About You

You’ll be highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a busy administrative environment, with a strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach.

You’ll bring:

• An HNC / SVQ Level 3 qualification (or demonstrable equivalent experience) in Administration or a related subject
• Experience in an administrative or business support role, ideally within a fundraising, voluntary or customer‑focused environment
• Excellent administration skills, including experience of CRM databases and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
• Driving licence and access to a car

Why Work for CHAS?

By joining CHAS, you’ll be part of a compassionate, values‑led organisation where your contribution makes a real difference.

We offer:

• Flexible & Hybrid Working – combining home working with time in our Edinburgh and Glasgow offices
• Development Opportunities – exposure to a wide range of fundraising activity and learning experiences
• Supportive Team Environment – working alongside passionate colleagues who genuinely care about what they do
• Excellent Benefits – generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, Blue Light discounts, and health & wellbeing support

Further Information & How to Apply

If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow (hybrid working)

Duration: Fixed term for one year

Salary: £26,807 - £28,324 per annum (pro rata)

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week

Internally this role is titled Community Fundraising Business Administrator

Please note that a driving licence and access to a car will be essential for this role. There will be a regular requirement to transport yourself and materials as well as cash between CHAS sites, community sites and events.

Click apply to visit our vacancy page where you will find:

* Full job description

* Full benefits list

* Contact details to arrange a chat with the hiring manager

* Contact details for support with the recruitment process.

To apply you will be promoted to answer a couple of questions and upload your CV or complete our full application form.

This role requires a Level 1 Disclosure Scotland check.