Are you a highly organised and detail-oriented individual looking to start or develop a career in fundraising? We are seeking a motivated Fundraising Administrator to join our team in Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide excellent administration skills and donor stewardship of a charity that brings the joy of live music to people in health and care settings across the UK.
The Role
As Fundraising Administrator, you’ll help keep our fundraising work running smoothly — supporting donor relationships, communications and day-to-day administration, while ensuring accurate records are maintained in Beacon CRM.
Main duties and responsibilities include:
Why join the team?
You will be offered on the job training and support for your development alongside other fantastic benefits:
About You
We’re looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented individual who is keen to develop their career in fundraising or return to the sector after a career break. You’ll bring excellent communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, and a proactive approach to strong supporter relationships.
This role requires regular in-person office working to support key administrative tasks, so we’re looking for someone who values being part of a collaborative team environment.
While not essential, experience maintaining a database or CRM system and having worked in the charity or not-for-profit sector before would be of benefit. Experience using Beacon CRM and knowledge of data protection and fundraising best practices, such as Gift Aid regulations, are also desirable. We will provide comprehensive training and support to help the successful candidate develop the necessary skills and knowledge in this area also.
About the Organisation
The charity seeks to give joy through live music through the provision of live music sessions for people receiving care or treatment in healthcare settings across the UK, including those who are vulnerable, those with dementia and in critical care.
Live music is created by individuals or small groups of skilled musicians who have been carefully selected through a process of audition. Sessions are tailored to the both the setting and the audience to ensure that they can reach and connect people, encourage communication and meaningful interactions and evoke emotions and memories to make people feel better.
The successful applicants will require a level 1 PVG check (Disclosure Scotland).
The charity is committed to becoming an organisation that reflects society and promotes diversity and inclusion and would particularly welcome applications from people who are currently under-represented, including disabled people and those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities.
You may have experience in areas such as Administrator, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Coordinator, Admin, Administration.
When applying for this role you will be asked to email a CV and Covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 to hr@mihc.org.uk.
Closing Date: Tuesday 22 September 2026 (midday)
Interviews: In-person in the Edinburgh office on Monday 5 October (day) or Thursday 8 October (morning)