The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is currently seeking an Investment and Programmes Assistant. Working closely with the Director of Investment and Director of Programmes and members of both of those teams, the post holder will help to deliver an efficient and robust funding function across the Architectural Heritage Fund’s (AHF) Investment and Programmes Teams. You will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative functions of the teams including maintaining key files and records.
We are looking for a candidate with 1- 2 years’ experience of administration and/or customer facing role, ideally in a financial or funding capacity with a social investor, charity lender or funder. The candidate must have excellent organisational, written, and oral communication skills. They must have excellent numerical and general IT skills and have experience of using database system(s) and Excel. The candidate must have ability to work effectively as a member of a predominantly remote working team, and the ability to work effectively on their own initiative with a willingness to learn new skills.
Ideally candidates will be educated to degree level or equivalent, have knowledge of charity lending and other social investment sectors and experience of working within a charity or voluntary sector organisation; however, these are not essential criteria. Also, candidates should demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to built heritage and the AHF’s mission – to help deliver a sustainable future for historic buildings throughout the UK through community enterprise.