Christmas Appeal Administrator - Dublin (Fixed Term Full Time)
Location: Sean McDermott Street, Dublin 1
Salary range: €36,172.50 per annum; paid monthly
Experience: Second level education (Leaving Cert Equivalent) and relevant experience
Closing date: Sun, 25 Oct 2026
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Christmas Appeal Administrator (Fixed Term - 12 weeks; 37.5 hours per week) to join our East Regional Office team in SVP House - Dublin 1. The purpose of role is to provide administration support to the East Regional office team for the Christmas Appeal 2026. SVP’s annual appeal attracts gift cards, vouchers, toys and food from donors across the East region (Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare). This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
Education
• The job holder should be educated to Leaving Certificate level, however an office administration / secretarial or computer course would be beneficial.
Experience
• Previous experience administration and working in a busy office environment.
• Experience of working in a warehouse/order fulfilment setting (desirable).
• Understanding of financial controls and reconciliation (desirable).
Skills
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel and MS Word.
• Excellent communication skills face to face, by phone and via written communications.
• Strong team play with the ability to prioritise workload in line with objectives.
Knowledge
• Knowledge of the Society and of its mission and values.
• Knowledge of needs and issues of the poor and disadvantaged.
Other
• Health and Safety Training & Manual Handling Training (role involves some physical work regarding stock control).
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Christmas Appeal Administrator - Job Descriptiton 10.2026.pdf
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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