Trainee Campaign Officer Graduate Scheme - Jan start date

Buffalofc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fundraising consultancy in the UK is seeking a Trainee Campaign Officer for a dynamic graduate training scheme. This is a full-time internship where you will manage fundraising campaigns and lead teams. The role offers a starting salary of £24,000, rising to £29,500 with performance, and includes benefits such as hybrid working, generous holiday, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Subsistence allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid charity volunteer days

Discounted city e-scooter and e-bike rides

Workplace pension

Regular staff social events

Qualifications

• A recent graduate or equivalent is preferred for this internship.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manage fundraising campaigns from start to finish.
• Recruit and train fundraising callers.
• Coordinate client meetings and manage project details.

Skills

Organisational skills

Clear communication

Confidence with IT

Education

Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Trainee Campaign Officer Graduate Scheme - Jan start date

Buffalo Fundraising Consultants is offering you an exciting opportunity to join a graduate training scheme with one of the country’s top fundraising consultancies in the educational charity sector. Our two‑and‑a‑half‑year grad/training scheme is dynamic, rewarding, and hands‑on. Join us and become part of a vibrant, supportive team with a strong reputation for welcoming graduates with open arms.

Salary and benefits:

• £24,000 starting salary, rising to £25,500 after 4‑6 months.
• Another rise to £29,500 after 6 telethons.
• Subsistence allowance worth over £1,000 per year.
• Hybrid working – Bristol City Centre based office with flexible hours and casual dress.
• 20 days holiday plus the opportunity to earn an average of 24 additional lieu days for weekend working.
• Employee Assistance Programme, paid charity volunteer days, weekend travel bonus, discounted city e‑scooter and e‑bike rides, workplace pension and regular staff social events.

Responsibilities:

As a Trainee Campaign Officer, you will learn how to take the reins on fundraising campaigns from start to finish, becoming the key contact and project manager for each client. Your day‑to‑day duties will include recruiting and training fundraising callers, coordinating meetings with clients, handling project details such as admin and database work, and leading teams of up to 50 students either in person or over Teams.

You will manage both on‑site telethons – where you will oversee the campaign action firsthand, complete with travel, accommodation and a generous food allowance – and remote telethons, allowing you the flexibility to work from home or our office. Full training on our systems will be provided, and you will need strong organisational skills, a love for clear communication and confidence with IT.

Scheme details:

This is a fixed‑term two‑and‑a‑half‑year scheme open to graduate or equivalent candidates. Upon completion, we will assist you with achieving your future career plans. You will also be welcome to apply for other roles within Buffalo.

Seniority level: Internship

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other

Industries: Marketing Services

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