Trust and Foundations Team Assistant London, England
Job description
Do you have superb written skills and the desire to build your knowledge and understanding of trust fundraising? Do you have an abiding love of dogs?
Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and normally cares for around 14,000 dogs across its network of 21 rehoming centres in the UK and one in Dublin. Dogs Trust has a non-destruction policy and will never put a healthy dog to sleep.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Trust and Foundations Assistant to join our growing team. The Trust and Foundations Assistant will work to support the Trust team helping Dogs Trust fulfil the funding potential that exists to support our vital work. The successful candidate will provide first class administrative support to the team as well as having the opportunity to research and nurture their own caseload of trusts and foundations.
To be successful in this role you will have exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills and be accustomed to working to deadlines. You will have a demonstrable understanding of the role trust and foundations play in UK charitable giving, outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a thoughtful and diplomatic approach. You will have a positive outlook and a commitment to the aims and values of Dogs Trust.
We have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a commitment to training and nurturing talent, excellent annual leave, Perkbox and competitive pension allowances. As well as this, though, you will you join a team of highly professional and passionate colleagues in the fundraising team - legendary for its friendless , and you’ll also learn from and get to meet dedicated experts in the field of canine care, research and welfare. Add to this, the fact that the whole charity has a brilliant upbeat and collaborative culture promoted by a highly supportive management team.
Along the way you’ll be encouraged to see Dogs Trust’s amazing work for yourself and visit our world class Rehoming Centres. You’ll also enjoy spending time with donors and supporters who share our love of dogs.
Perhaps best of all, being a Trusts Assistant at Dogs Trust means working in environment where staff can apply to bring their own dog to work - so there are always plenty of our four legged friends around to keep us company in the office while we trust fundraise!
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter.
At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact us here.
