Fundraising Apprentice

Good Fundraising Co. Ltd. provides affordable and effective fundraising support to charities and not for profit clients throughout the UK.

**Key Responsibilities**

Supporting the team of consultants to
- Undertake desk-based research
- Identify potential funders
- Prepare corporate approaches
- Develop fundraising reviews
- Develop client proposals
- Supporting research and community consultation

Office administrative tasks
- Setting up meetings and managing diaries internally and for clients
- Helping with invoicing and managing payments
- Organising meetings and minute taking
- Supporting with social media activity for Good Fundraising and clients
- Supporting with website updates for Good Fundraising and clients
- Participation in strategy sessions

You will initially be working in the office full time, but hybrid/ flexible working will be possible after the initial introductory period.

**Work Perks and Benefits**
- Flexible working hours
- Access to a variety of experienced colleagues who are always happy to help, so you’ll have a great support network.
- Creative license to develop within the role and bring your own unique flair to it.
- Remote/ hybrid working opportunities.
- Opportunity to attend events/ travel etc.
- Additional day off per year, traditionally taken over Christmas.
- Hot and cold drinks and snacks provided.
- Staff development days and activities.

**Core Competencies**
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Communication skills - written and verbal
- Accuracy
- Initiative
- Problem Solving

Essential
- Computer literacy
- Sound numeracy skills
- Clear and concise presentation of data and information

Desirable
- Previous experience in an office/work environment
- Fundraising or charity work
- Experience of social media
- An interest in museums and heritage sector

Personal Qualities
- Energy and enthusiasm
- Willingness to adapt and learn
- Passion for fundraising and charities
- Ability to work as part of a team

Entry requirements
- A-C (4-9) English and Maths at GCSE or equivalent
- A passion for the charity sector

Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Creative

**Training to be Provided**

The Juice Academy is an industry-led apprenticeship programme. They are partnered with Jane Montague Consultancy to deliver the Fundraiser Level 3. Apprentices work on the job within a charity whilst receiving 20% off the job training. The training is delivered by current industry professionals. The Juice Academy training sessions are a hybrid of face-to-face learning (20%) within The Academy in Castlefield, and online delivery (80%) via Zoom. Apprentices will also receive the on the job training in the workplace. The final three months of the course will be the ‘assessment period’ during which apprentices go through an End Point Assessment. The Juice Academy partner with Apprentify, who support apprentices in the workplace through development coaching.
The qualification will include:

- Level 3 Fundraiser

**Things to consider**

**Future Prospects**

The third sector is a massive industry where there is always a demand for charity fundraisers. This is a rewarding career, suitable for passionate, caring and hard-working people. Upon completion of your apprenticeship, job roles can include: - Fundraising Assistant - Fundraising Manager - Charity Fundraiser

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: £18,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Flexitime
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ossett: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 13/05/2024