Fundraising Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)

About the role

The University of Cambridge Development and Alumni Relations office is looking for a Fundraising Assistant to support its Cambridge University Health Partners (CUHP) fundraising team. The role is part-time (40% FTE, 15 hours per week across three days) on a three-year fixed-term contract. You will provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior fundraisers, academics and external partners, helping manage donor relationships, support international travel and events, maintain accurate fundraising records and contribute to projects that affect the University's future.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate complex diaries, meetings, travel and high-profile events.
• Act as first point of contact for senior donors, volunteers and University leaders.
• Support fundraising operations through data management, reporting and process improvements.
• Assist with prospect research and briefing materials for senior fundraisers.
• Provide administrative and financial process support across the team.
• Use the Amicus database for data entry, query execution and report design, and work with the SharePoint library system.

Required profile

• Strong organisational and time management skills, able to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional, discreet approach to sensitive information; collaborative team player with initiative and problem-solving ability.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to step up during peak periods.

Required skills

• Confident use of Microsoft Office and databases; experience with fundraising databases is desirable.
• Proficiency with the Amicus database and the SharePoint library system.

What we offer

• Flexible working, generous leave and wellbeing support.
• Training, mentoring and access to the wider Cambridge network.
• A supportive team of experienced colleagues and good systems.

To apply, candidates must register an account with the university's recruitment system and complete the online application, quoting reference DH51265. The closing date is 8 November 2026, with interviews expected in the week starting 16 November 2026.