Fundraising Apprentice
Job Description
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for 16 18 years olds to build a strong foundation in Fundraising and develop the skills needed for a successful career in Fundraising. No experience is necessary just enthusiasm, a willingness and drive to learn, and a genuine interest in raising critical funds for our hospice.
If youre motivated, curious, and ready to grow, this is your chance to gain valuable experience while making a real contribution in a supportive and dynamic team.
Main duties of the job
The Fundraising Apprentice is offered on a 18 month full time, fixed term basis. Working 37.5 hours per week, this will include your apprenticeship study time.
As the Fundraising Apprentice, youll work towards your Fundraising Level 3 qualification while gaining valuable, real-world experience. Youll play an active role in supporting across all the fundraising team functions including Events, Community, Individual giving and Partnerships.
About us
St Catherines Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey.
We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, wed love to hear from you.
Employees at St Catherines Hospice can enjoy a variety of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy / sell annual leave days. Plus we offer a day off for volunteering & moving house.
- Generous Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension.
- Life Assurance Scheme, Counselling Offering, and a range of discounts.
How to Apply:
Please apply for this role directly on our website, if you join St Catherines, you will be joining a supportive team all working towards a big ambition: a future where everyone approaching death and those who love and care for them can access compassionate, specialist palliative and end of live care. If that sounds like something you would find fulfilling, please apply today.
Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a difference and looking to build a rewarding career in fundraising? Join our team as a Fundraising Apprentice and take the first step on an exciting journey in the charity and fundraising sector.
This development role is designed to build your skills, knowledge and confidence, enabling you to provide effective day-to-day support across a dynamic Fundraising Team. You'll gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards a recognised qualification, developing the expertise needed to help generate vital income and support our mission.
What You Will Be Doing:
As a Fundraising Apprentice, you'll play an important role in supporting our fundraising activities and helping to build lasting relationships with our supporters, donors and volunteers.
What You Will Gain:
- A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
- Insight into Fundraising within the charity sector
- Structured learning combined with on-the-job training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of education in English and Maths
Desirable
- Educated to A level
Attitude and Behaviours
Essential
- -Positive and proactive approach to learning and personal development
- -Demonstrates reliability and a responsible approach to work and commitments
- -Adaptable and open to working across different tasks and areas of the Fundraising Team
- -Takes pride in a task and strives to deliver a high standard
- -Maintains a professional attitude, even when faced with challenges or new situations
- -A genuine interest in Fundraising and a willingness and commitment to work towards and complete a Fundraising Level 3 qualification
Desirable
- -Willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and continuously improve
Experience
Essential
- -Awareness of the importance of confidentiality and handling information appropriately
- -An interest in people, learning, and supporting others
- -Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- -Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
- -Ability to interact respectfully and positively with a range of people
- -Ability to learn new skills and develop in a work environment
- -Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with guidance where appropriate
- -Flexibility to gain experience across different areas of the Fundraising Team
Desirable
- -Any experience of working with others (e.g. school, college, volunteering,)
- -Demonstrates an interest in developing a career in Fundraising
- -Basic IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel)
Employer details
Employer name
St Catherine's Hospice
Address
St. Catherines Hospice
Grace Holland Avenue
Pease Pottage
West Sussex
RH11 9SL
United Kingdom
