Location: Wenlock Road, London, N1
Compulsory 2-week office attendance during an appeal
Salary: £32,240 per annum
Contract status: Full time, permanent (subject to completion of 3- month probationary period)

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About the role

We are in an exciting strategic period at the DEC and are seeking a Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer to join our high-performing Philanthropy & Trusts teams.

This is a vital role supporting the delivery of our ambitious plans to grow income from high value donors, corporate partners, and trusts. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are highly organised, and have a keen interest in fundraising, donor care, and building long-term relationships, this could be the role for you.

You are a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service. You’ll bring strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to your work.

You have experience in:

Supporting fundraising, sales or customer-facing teams with administrative or database tasks
Managing accurate data records, ideally using Salesforce or similar CRM tools
Coordinating events, communications or supporter journeys
Responding to enquiries and providing excellent customer service
You're a confident communicator, both written and verbal, with a can-do attitude and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines. You enjoy working as part of a team, building strong internal and external relationships, and are motivated by contributing to humanitarian causes.

Experience in the charity or fundraising sector is welcome but not essential, more important is your commitment to learning, supporting others, and making a positive impact.

Key Responsibilities include

• Providing high-quality admin support across the Philanthropy, Partnerships and Trusts and Foundations teams.
• Maintaining accurate donor records and managing donation processing, acknowledgements and data entry
• Supporting donor stewardship and event logistics
• Taking direct responsibility for managing high-value individual donors and third-party fundraisers
• Supporting appeal activity, including creating bespoke communications and coordinating assets

What we offer

• Flexible working hours (outside of an appeal)
• 25 days annual leave, rising with length of service.
• 3% employer pension contribution, rising to 8% post probation
• HealthCare Cash Plan (~£1,660 cash value per year)
• Discounted access to various health club providers (via Wellhub)
• Discount schemes for various retailers and businesses
• Discounted tickets for events
• Season ticket loan (post probation)
• Financial hardship loan (post probation)
• Salary sacrifice, Cycle & Car scheme (post probation)

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can demonstrably meet the criteria and responsibilities of the role.

As a charity with restricted funds, we are committed to using donations appropriately and are unable to consider applicants that do not have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot sponsor work permits.

About Us

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 of the UK’s leading aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently at times of humanitarian crisis overseas. As Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer, you will play an essential role in helping us build and sustain the long-term funding relationships that support our emergency appeals and strategic work.

All roles at the DEC are based in our London office. We operate a hybrid working model, with some non-negotiable office attendance. Please note, during the two-week appeal launch period, staff are required to work long hours in a high-paced environment, with mandatory office attendance.

How to apply

If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter [i.e. please state your initials only, not your full name] to recruitment@dec.org.uk by 9am, Thursday 17th August 2025.

We will be reviewing applications as they arrive and may hold initial interviews before the application deadline.