Fundraising Research & Administration Intern
Salary £ 27,007.50 (London Living Wage)
Minimum two days per week based at the Bookmark office (London), with flexibility around home working for the remaining days
Vacancy listed 29/09/2025
Application deadline 16/10/2025
Details
At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. We are recruiting a Fundraising Research and Administration Intern who will join the charity for six months and play an important role in providing valuable insight to teams across the charity, with a particular focus on supporting the Fundraising team. You will be responsible for research and analysis into potential donors, along with providing administrative support with donor communications, campaigns and database management. This role is an opportunity to gain fundraising experience in a growing organisation and develop a variety of transferable skills in a charity setting. 

Job Description

  • Lead on prospect research to build our pipeline of prospective funders across corporates, foundations and individuals
  • Identify new organisations and philanthropists who could be supporters of Bookmark
  • Conduct ethical screenings of potential Bookmark supporters
  • Support the Fundraising team with other administrative tasks
  • Support with delivering an effective impact reporting programme by creating termly update reports, case studies and mass mailings
  • Work with the Schools team to organise donor visits at our partner schools
  • Complete online enquiry forms for prospective Trusts and Foundations 
  • Work closely with the Impact team to maintain a robust case for support and produce key impact statements and case studies that support exceptional proposals
  • Monitor our Fundraising inboxes and respond to enquiries appropriately
  • Support the co-ordination and delivery of events, including leading the administration of Bookmark's regular challenge events
  • Collate, input and maintain accurate information on databases, including our customer relationship management (CRM) system and SharePoint
  • Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant

Person specification

Essential   

  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong research skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and work to deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and contribute as part of a team
  • Enthusiastic, professional and positive, with a strong desire to learn
  • Friendly, inquisitive and helpful mindset
  • Flexible mindset, suited to working across teams in a busy organisation
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

Desirable 

  • Salesforce and / or SharePoint experience 
  • Events management experience
  • Experience using AI for research

How to apply

Please complete the application form, which is linked below. This will be need to be uploaded on the next page. 

Applications without an application will not be considered. Your application will be rejected without these documents.
 
If you have any problems adding attachments, please email talent@bookmarkreading.org

We do not accept CVs or cover letters.
Benefits

• 25 days plus bank holidays
• Half day for employee’s birthday
• 3 years of service – 1 extra day (total of 26 days)
• 5 years of service – 2 extra days (total of 27 days)
• Buy/sell holiday (5 days)
• Hybrid working - Minimum of two days per week in our office
• Employee Assistance Helpline
• Matched pension scheme up to 5%
• £150 per employee per year for company events, such as Christmas party, team days and lunches.
• Free tea/coffee
• Charity Worker Discounts
• Tickets For Good
• Sabbatical Leave Policy
• Free yoga sessions
• Training and career development opportunities

Notes

Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Attached documents
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