The post would involve inputting donor information into the donor database (Subscriber CRM), assisting in the preparation of a monthly gift aid claim to HMRC and supporting the general administration of the Finance department.
The post would be an excellent fit for either a current student looking to boost their CV or someone with experience who wishes to contribute their time to the mission and community of Southwark Cathedral.
What is involved?
- Processing regular and one-off donations onto the donor database
- Reconcile the donations bank account with monthly standing order donations
- Linking the information within the donor database to a monthly HMRC gift aid claim (checked by the Finance Manager)
- File supporting paperwork and if comfortable, suggest ways to further digitise / automate processes to reduce the Cathedral’s carbon footprint
- Assist with other functions of the Finance department as necessary
There are lots of benefits to being a Cathedral Volunteer, which includes:
- The opportunity of supporting a place of worship and historic London Landmark.
- Being part of a friendly team
- Invitations to meetings and Cathedral events
- Discounts in the Cathedral Shop and Café
- Enhanced listening and communication skills
- Ability to work within a team (Essential)
- Excellent eye for detail (Essential)
- Reliable, honest and trustworthy (Essential)
- Discreet; able to ensure all donor information is kept confidential (Essential)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Desirable)
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