Fundraising Supplier Administrator

Job Introduction

One of the key drivers in delivering our Charity’s strategy to live well and longer with diabetes is Fighting diabetes with you. This role, within the Business Support team, provides support in that fight by working with our suppliers in the Fundraising Directorate. You will ensure the suppliers and teams that we engage with deliver what is expected of them. You will make sure they are compliant to regulations, and that supporters and Health Care Practitioners get the information and materials about Diabetes they need when requested.

We have a friendly and inclusive working environment here at Diabetes UK and are proud of our ‘Connected Working’ framework which allows great flexibility in the way that we work. This means that you can balance your working time between home and the office, subject to the needs of your role of course. We do not dictate the number of days you have to attend the office.

Closing Date: Sunday 9th October 2022

Interview Date: Friday 14th October 2022

Please note that all job offers are subject to you providing acceptable evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK.  You might find the following resources useful:

• To view a full list of accepted documents and the checks employers are required to make click here
• To view guidance on proving your right to work to an employer click here

 If you have any questions, please contact HRAdvice@diabetes.org.uk   

Role Responsibility

You will monitor calls made by our external fundraising agencies to supporters and potential supporters to ensure these calls meet expected compliance and quality standards. You will be the first point of contact for staff at Diabetes UK with any fulfilment supplier queries, and liaise with those suppliers on campaigns they manage. You will log and resolve compliance and supplier incidents that have occurred predominantly within the Fundraising Directorate

The Ideal Candidate

As a supplier administrator you will have experience in Fundraising, and preferably working with suppliers and fundraising agencies in the charity sector. You have an attention to detail and are an excellent communicator whoever the audience, staff or external partners. You’re confident using the suite of Microsoft packages Excel, Word and Outlook. You have experience analysing issues and processes to identify improvements. You have good time management skills and able to manage deadlines for different priorities.

Package Description

What we can offer you: 

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays 
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments) 
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life  
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities 
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

About the Company

For nearly 5 million people with diabetes in the UK, there’s no day off. At Diabetes UK, we fight day in, day out for better care, treatment and support. We won’t stop until diabetes can do no harm.

With more people than ever living with diabetes and millions more at risk of developing type 2, our work has never been more needed. We make sure they get the care and support needed to live well with diabetes and avoid devastating complications.

We fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, we want to do this for everyone and find a cure.

We can’t do any of this without you. Our staff are passionate and determined about helping everyone affected by diabetes. For over 85 years, they’ve been behind vital policy changes, as well as new treatments and technologies to make living with diabetes easier every day.

But there’s more to do. And you can be part of it.

We’re a really diverse bunch and we recognise and respect your value as an individual. As well as helping people with diabetes, you’ll be part of one of the top 30 Best UK Charities to Work For, and one of the top 75 Best Large Companies in London.

We’re committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and we need our staff and volunteers to support this.

Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. Join us today, and together, we can make that a reality.

To find out more about what we do, check out our website.

Diabetes UK