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Benefits Advisor - West London Application Deadline: 30 July 2026 Department: Programme Employment Type: Full Time Location: West London Centre Reporting To: Sinead Cope Compensation: £36,778 - £43,973 / year Description As Benefits Advisor, you will advise and assist people to access available benefits and other sources of financial help. This support may be provided on a 'drop in' basis and through a programme of booked appointments. You will be responsible for liaising with other statutory and voluntary bodies as required. You will also have responsibility for creating the conditions for maintaining ongoing relationships with people accessing the centre, and in collaboration with colleagues for enabling people to access all aspects of Maggie's programme to ensure ongoing and effective cancer support. Please note that interviews will be held on Wednesday 12th August in Maggie's West London. Key responsibilities Provide comprehensive advice on benefits using a variety of different mechanisms. Assist in the completion of benefits claims, maximising an individual's income. Promote and develop benefits advice as a component of Maggie's programme including participation in teaching and training programmes. Recording and maintaining up to date records and reporting of activity data in relation to own activity as required by Maggie's policies and procedures. Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant external agencies, signposting where appropriate and being able to develop beneficial working relationships. Responsible for recording data in relation to their own work in accordance with Maggie's policies and procedures, and will contribute to Maggie's programme of annual audit, centre review and triennial review. Follow up claims for disability benefits and any further benefits triggered by an award. Negotiate with statutory bodies, ensuring that people are supported through this process. Ensure that centre visitors feel welcome and valued as individuals, and that they feel their concerns have been heard and understood; creating the conditions for ongoing relationships with other members of the team facilitating exploration of what Maggie's programme may have to offer. Contribute to raising awareness of and enabling access to Maggie's Centres. Contribute to centre specific or other specific audits as required. Support Maggies Centre Head in ensuring that Maggie's environment is maintained as a welcoming atmosphere. Participate in staff support sessions, meetings with the Centre Head and supervision meetings, and staff training as required. Maintenance of statistical information and accurate case records. Administration and follow up to benefits advice and the submission of claims. Assist Maggie's Centre Head with centre administration as required. Occasional overnight stays and some travel will be required along with some evening and unsociable hours working Skills, knowledge and expertise Degree educated in a relevant field or equivalent experience. At least 2 year's experience in providing welfare benefits and money advice. The ability to think about and understand health related concerns within the wider context of an individual's life experience, family and social context. A warm, empathetic manner with excellent communication and listening skills. Able to write clear and concise reports. Job benefits You'll spend time at one of our incredible centres to experience our programme of support and see first hand the difference we can make. A structured orientation week will cover everything you need to get settled in your new role. Holiday entitlement that helps you create a manageable work life balance. Generous sick leave cover. A supportive and friendly working environment. Tailored learning and development opportunities. Kitchen facilities with free tea, coffee and fruit bowl. Workplace pension and free financial advice from an independent financial advisor to help you plan for your future. Option to keep a pre-existing NHS pension if eligible. Travel and cycle loans. Eye test expenses and money towards glasses. Enhanced maternity pay. Our buddy system links you with a colleague to give you extra support in your first few months. Facilitated stress management courses and access to our clinical psychologists for support.

This is a varied and meaningful role in which you will provide high-quality support to the Fundraising Director, helping to manage their time, priorities and workload. Day to day this will include proactive diary and inbox management, co-ordinating travel and logistics, and ensuring the Director is well-prepared and well-briefed for meetings and engagements. More broadly, you will be a genuine partner to the Director in co-ordinating fundraising activity across our 27 UK centres, helping shape plans, supporting key projects and ensuring colleagues and supporters feel connected, heard and well looked-after at every point. You will be a trusted presence at the heart of a team that is ambitious, collaborative and deeply committed to Maggie's mission, and excited by the opportunity to play a real part in growing the fundraising that makes our work possible. Please note that interviews will be held in our London office on 08 June

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie s. As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care. This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations. You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications. There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. Please note that interviews will take place on Friday 12th June in Maggie's Manchester.

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie s. As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care. This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations. You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications. There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel.

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie s. As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care. This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations. You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications. There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. Please note that interviews will take place on Monday 8th June in Maggie's Swansea.

Please note that this role will support the fundraising in both our Maggie's Edinburgh and Fife centres. The role is based in Maggie's Edinburgh but will require some occasional travel to Maggie's Fife. The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie s. As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care. This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations. You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications. There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. Please note that interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th June in Maggie's Edinburgh.

The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie s. As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care. This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations. You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications. There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel. Please note that interviews will take place on Thursday 4th June in Maggie's Cheltenham.

As Centre Fundraising Manager you will develop and implement a centre specific fundraising plan to raise income from the community through a variety of fundraising sources. You will be responsible for effectively and autonomously managing the full portfolio of activity relating to the centre and to manage complex networks and relationships which have a wider national focus. You will also be responsible for fundraising across a range of income streams including businesses, individuals, community groups, volunteers and media contacts. There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as occasional overnight stays and UK travel. Please note that interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd June in Maggie's Glasgow.