Job Description
About The Role
We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Fundraising Assistant to join the team at Poppyscotland on a 6 month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on role that would suit someone who’s organised, good with people, and interested in building experience across a wide range of fundraising activity. You’ll be supporting both the Events and Regional Fundraising teams, helping to keep things running smoothly behind the scenes and on the day at events.
Poppyscotland provides life-changing support to our Armed Forces community which includes those who have served, those still serving, and their families. At times of crisis and need we offer them vital advice, assistance and funding.
From answering supporter enquiries and preparing materials, to updating systems, managing stock and helping with income processing, your day-to-day work will be varied and busy. You’ll also help support people who are raising money for us whether they’re doing something on their own, taking part in one of our events, or joining a national campaign. You’ll be a key point of contact, helping them feel supported and appreciated throughout their journey.
There’s also an admin side to the role, including maintaining accurate records, producing thank you letters, raising purchase orders and working with the Finance team to make sure everything is up to date. Attention to detail and a confident approach to using systems like Excel, Outlook and databases will be important.
You don’t need to have done it all before we’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to manage their time well. A full UK driving licence is essential as occasional travel will be part of the job. If you like working as part of a friendly team and want to be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
Here at Poppyscotland, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
The normal place of work for this post is New Haig House, 66 Logie Green Road, Edinburgh, EH7 4HQ. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools. Your People Manager will determine the requirements of this based on Poppyscotland policy.
Employee benefits include –
– 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
– Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
– Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
– Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
– Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
– Opportunities to volunteer
– Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see Job Description attached to our direct advert.
Poppyscotland is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
We are Disability Confident employer, signed up to Race Equality Matters and Pride In Veteran standards.
We guarantee an interview to any applicant who declares a disability or/and are part or Armed Forces community on application and whose application demonstrates that they meet the Essential criteria of the role, as set out in the Person Specification.
Closing Date: 10th August 2025
Interview Date: 14th August 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
