Scotland Fundraising Admin Assistant (FTC - 3 month)

Islamic Relief

Published

28 Oct 2026

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandOrganization: Islamic ReliefClosing date: 9 Nov 2026The VacancyIslamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of Fundraising Admin Assistant to be based across one of the following regions: Glasgow, Manchester, Bradford, Leicester, Birmingham or East London.Job Puprose:The Fundraising Admin Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the effective delivery of fundraising activities across the region. Working within a busy fundraising environment, the postholder will provide high-quality administrative support, assist with events and campaigns, coordinate volunteer activity and maintain accurate supporter and financial records. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and motivated individual who enjoys working with people and wants to contribute towards fundraising initiatives that help transform lives around the world.The successful candidate must have:Experience in an administrative role.Experience of effectively maintaining electronic and paper-based administrative, financial and information systems.Proven experience of successfully working under pressure, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines within a busy environment.Knowledge and understanding of the local region and community.Strong organisational and administrative skills.Good communication skills.The ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain excellent attention to detail.High standards of numeracy, including experience accurately recording financial information and working within defined procedures and regulations.Ability to represent Islamic Relief in a wide range of situations.Ability to work under pressure, remain self-motivated and deliver against agreed targets.IT literacy with the ability to use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Familiarity with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter) and Snapchat.Strong motivation and empathy towards the aims and objectives of the organisation.An outgoing, friendly and collaborative approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and volunteers as part of a wider team.Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evenings, weekends and travel where required.A current full UK driving licence.If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.How to applyPlease submit your application via our careers page using the following link: Scotland Fundraising Admin Assistant (FTC - 3 month)