Gift & Finance Assistant

Purpose of Role

This role sits within the University’s Advancement Team and reports to the Development & Alumni Relations Services Manager. Its primary function is to provide dedicated support to Heriot-Watt University’s Advancement function, encompassing Fundraising, Alumni Engagement, the Shaping Futures campaign, and the management of previously gifted philanthropic funds. 

The Gift & Finance Assistant plays a central role in supporting the operations that underpin the success of fundraising, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship. Working closely with the Development & Alumni Relations Services Manager, the postholder will manage a wide range of activities including donation processing, data recording, receipting, invoicing, pledge management, reporting, and forecasting using the Raiser’s Edge (RE) database.

This role is fundamental to maintaining a high-performing Advancement function by ensuring robust accounting, accurate gift processing, e...