Corporate Fundraising Administrator

Chathamhouse; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading think tank in London is looking for a Corporate Fundraising Assistant to support their corporate members and manage daily administrative processes. Key responsibilities include relationship stewardship, preparation of retention insights, and coordination of agreements. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This full-time, permanent role offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits including ample leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Approximately 37 days annual leave

Pension salary exchange

Employee assistance programme

Parental leave

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team and with individuals at all levels.
• Clear communication and a collaborative, can-do attitude.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and willingness to learn.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Steward a diverse portfolio of corporate members.
• Help prepare insights to support retention and renewal of members.
• Coordinate membership and sponsorship agreements.
• Assist with financial administration and manage onboarding process.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Task management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role internally known as Corporate Fundraising Assistant

The Corporate Fundraising team generates income from the private sector, managing over 300 partners and corporate members including multinational businesses, government departments and NGOs. The team is also responsible for developing and convening the Institute’s renowned portfolio of sponsored events.

The Role

We seek a Corporate Fundraising Assistant to join our Corporate Fundraising team, supporting the stewardship of our corporate members and the delivery of day-to-day administrative and financial processes.

Full Job Description

Please see the full job description here: https://careers.chathamhouse.org/pages/corporate-fundraising-assistant

What you’ll do

• Steward a diverse portfolio of corporate members, acting as a key point of contact and building and maintaining strong relationships through regular, external-facing engagement across the membership base.
• Help prepare insights and suggestions to support retention and renewal of members and sponsors.
• Coordinate the roll-out of membership and sponsorship agreements, support on due diligence processes and ensure accurate record keeping and tracking in the CRM.
• Assist with the Corporate Fundraising team’s commercial and financial administration and manage onboarding process and invoicing of new corporate funders, with a particular focus on event partners.

What we're Looking For

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and with individuals at all levels displaying tact, sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Clear communication and a collaborative, can-do attitude
• Ability to manage tasks independently and willingness to learn
• Competent user of Microsoft Office

Benefits

Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (including public holidays and Chatham House closure days), pension salary exchange, employee assistance programme, parental leave, flexible working and other benefits designed to suit your lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.

Salary

£29,580 per year.

Contract

Full-time, Permanent.

Location

St James's Square, London. This is a hybrid role based in our London office. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite at least 3 days per week.

Application closing Date

Wednesday 21 January 2026,23:59 GMT.