Fundraising Administrator

​ ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a highly organised administrator to support our Fundraising team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative assistance for the impactful fundraising activities of the Harris Federation. You will help the Head of Fundraising and Partnerships, along with other team members, in recognising our donors through thoughtful reporting, which includes expressing gratitude, providing updates, and sending heartfelt communications. 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 RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will include: Provide administrative support to the Fundraising, Partnerships, and Alumni department of the Harris Federation Support 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 Maintain an accurate database and systems to manage donation records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality Coordinate and track fundraising activities, deadlines, and events to support the smooth operation of campaigns Assist with scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organising internal and external communications Support the preparation of fundraising proposals, presentations, and other documentation as required Handle incoming enquiries related to fundraising and partnership activity professionally and promptly Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of fundraising administration processes For a full list of job responsibilities, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you: Degree or equivalent Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (specifically Outlook, Excel and Word) Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Ability to maintain accuracy to a high standard Highly organised with excellent prioritisation skills and time management For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack ​ APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If 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, t his 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 & VALUES Our 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 INFORMATION Safeguarding 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. ​ WORKING WITH US The 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.

Location: CR01L, London, GB

Posted Date: 7/6/2025