Reports to: Fundraising Officer and Executive Director

Basic Purpose of Job

An exciting opportunity to join a small friendly team at the UK’s leading human rights campaign on Burma. Burma Campaign UK is making a difference, supporting human rights activists from Burma and persuading the international community to cut funds and arms to the military dictatorship.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the office and office administrative systems, including ensuring accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping and financial administration; managing and responding to supporter queries and requests for information and ensuring accurate records are kept of individual supporters and donations.

Burma Campaign UK offers a friendly workplace with flexible working arrangements available as well as training and development opportunities. Our office is in Brixton, just 3 minutes from the tube and with great transport links.

Job Description

Database administration

• First point of contact for enquiries by telephone, email and letter, ensuring
  excellent supporter care of current and potential supporters.
• Maintain supporter database, ensuring timely and accurate recording of all donor information and income onto the database through manual input.
• Acknowledging donations from individuals and organisations.
• Co-ordinating mail-outs.
• Provide administrative support for our partner charity Advance Myanmar.

Financial

• Maintain financial records and systems and ensure they are accurate and up-to-date, including reconciling accounts using Xero on a monthly basis.

• Process financial transactions, including cheques, cash, card and direct debit donations.
• Pay invoices and expenses.

Office management

Ensure the smooth running of the office. Duties include:

• Sorting and mailing daily post.
• Monitor and order stationery and office supplies.
• Develop and implement office systems.
• Keep office tidy.
• Liaise with IT support.

General

• Provide administrative support for events.

• Keep abreast of current affairs relating to Burma.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably requested.
• Be available to work weekends or evenings when necessary. Time Off In Lieu is given for work outside normal office hours.

Person Specification

Experience of office administration would be an advantage, but the post would also suit someone with excellent organisational skills and enthusiasm to learn.

The role also requires attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and interpersonal skills to develop good relationships with colleagues and supporters.

You will be in sympathy with the aims and strategy of BCUK and be willing to maintain confidentiality when required.

Specific skills/experience required

Essential:

1. Good computer literacy
2. Excellent organisational & administrative skills
3. Good level of numeracy
4. Strong oral and written communication skills
5. Team player with a flexible approach
6. Ability to meet deadlines
7. Proactive and self-motivated with drive and initiative
8. Ability to delegate and manage voluntary staff when necessary

Desirable:

1. Experience of using CRM databases, Beacon in particular
2. Experience of using Xero accounting software

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to info@burmacampaign.org.uk

Please ensure that in your covering letter you pay attention to the person specification, addressing each point separately and detailing the skills and experience qualifying you for the post.

The closing date for applications is 30 November 2025.

We reserve the right to close the process before the deadline if we find an appointable candidate 

For more information contact info@burmacampaign.org.uk or call 020 3095 1991

About Burma Campaign UK

Burma Campaign UK works for human rights, democracy and development in Burma.

We are one of the leading Burma campaign organisations in the world. We play a leading role in raising awareness about the situation in Burma and pressuring the international community to take action in support of the people of Burma.

Burma Campaign UK
110 The Bon Marche Centre

241-251 Ferndale Road

London SW9 8BJ

Tel: 020 3095 1991
Email: info@burmacampaign.org.uk
Web: www.burmacampaign.org.uk

Registered in England No. 3804730