Fundraising Apprentice

Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Join our team and kickstart your career in fundraising while supporting the outstanding care we provide. As a Fundraising Apprentice, you’ll become a valued member of the team at St John’s Hospice, working within a dynamic, experienced and supportive team.

Wage

£18,525 a year

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The salary listed is for the first 12 months of the apprenticeship and the following 6-months this will be raised to the age-appropriate minimum wage.

Training course

Fundraiser (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm, with flexibility to attend and support events as and when required.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Build and maintain relationships to attract new supporters and retain existing ones.
Attend community activities and events (evening and weekend flexibility required).
Secure funds and raise awareness in line with agreed targets and KPIs.
Manage a portfolio of external stakeholders including supporters, volunteers, corporate partners, and
event participants.
Maintain accurate records in our supporter database.
Conduct research to gain insights that inform fundraising strategies.
Support the development and delivery of fundraising plans.
Create compelling content to build a strong case for support.
Contribute to the evaluation and improvement of fundraising initiatives.
Promote existing fundraising propositions and help develop new, innovative ideas.
Ensure compliance with Fundraising Regulator and Data Protection regulations.
Proactively address and solve problems within your role.
Carry out sales activities as outlined in fundraising plans.

Where you'll work

Slyne Road
Lancaster
LA2 6ST

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

APPRENTIFY LIMITED

Your training course

Fundraiser (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Uses the most appropriate communication method for the message through the use of good questions and listening techniques
Identify and apply pragmatic solutions using a range of methods to maximise value to the organisation
Use data management (compliant with data protection regulation) and analysis to produce and present evidence to support, validate and/or review fundraising activity to different stakeholders, such as analysing the effectiveness of a fundraising event
Evaluate and make unsupervised decisions quickly based on the current situation or environment
Control, monitor and analyse expenditure and/or financial fundraising transactions to maximise spend on the organisation's charitable cause, including Gift Aid
Use a variety of information sources (compliant with data protection regulation) to identify individuals, groups or organisations who can potentially provide effective support for the organisation
Plan and prioritise time to ensure fundraising activities are managed well and fundraising potential is maximised
Build relationships and identify, engage, sustain and satisfy the on-going needs of supporters and stakeholders by building rapport and trust, and resolve conflicts constructively
Identify and apply appropriate technological solutions to improve the effectiveness of processes, procedures and development of fundraising activity
Demonstrates self-awareness and recognises their own emotions and their impact on self and others.
Adapt and tailor presentation style and technique to meet the needs of the audience
Build a diverse network both internally and externally
Articulate and communicate the mission, goals and activities of your organisation to influence others to engage with your cause, applying appropriate fundraising techniques such as networking, handling objections, negotiating and making an ask
Adapt working style depending on the situation or needs of the other person
Identify, evaluate and apply solutions to problems as they arise
Uses the most appropriate communication method for the message through the use of good questions and listening techniques
Identify and apply pragmatic solutions using a range of methods to maximise value to the organisation
Use data management (compliant with data protection regulation) and analysis to produce and present evidence to support, validate and/or review fundraising activity to different stakeholders, such as analysing the effectiveness of a fundraising event
Evaluate and make unsupervised decisions quickly based on the current situation or environment
Control, monitor and analyse expenditure and/or financial fundraising transactions to maximise spend on the organisation's charitable cause, including Gift Aid
Use a variety of information sources (compliant with data protection regulation) to identify individuals, groups or organisations who can potentially provide effective support for the organisation
Plan and prioritise time to ensure fundraising activities are managed well and fundraising potential is maximised
Build relationships and identify, engage, sustain and satisfy the on-going needs of supporters and stakeholders by building rapport and trust, and resolve conflicts constructively
Identify and apply appropriate technological solutions to improve the effectiveness of processes, procedures and development of fundraising activity
Demonstrates self-awareness and recognises their own emotions and their impact on self and others.
Adapt and tailor presentation style and technique to meet the needs of the audience
Build a diverse network both internally and externally
Articulate and communicate the mission, goals and activities of your organisation to influence others to engage with your cause, applying appropriate fundraising techniques such as networking, handling objections, negotiating and making an ask
Adapt working style depending on the situation or needs of the other person
Identify, evaluate and apply solutions to problems as they arise

Your training plan

This is a Level 3 apprenticeship designed to develop the right individual through hands-on experience and
structured learning.

You’ll receive external training from The Juice Academy, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to build a long-term career in the fundraising sector.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4 - 9 (A-C))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

You will be based from our Fundraising office at the main Hospice in Lancaster, however as part of this role you will travel to events across the area we serve. It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence with business insurance. You will be entitled to claim out of pocket expenses (mileage and parking) in accordance with our policy.

About this company

St John’s Hospice is a local charity which provides free palliative care to patients with life shortening conditions. Our services cover a population area of 250,000 people in North Lancashire, South Lakes and parts of North Yorkshire. We provide care in the Hospice on the inpatient ward and also through therapies, social work and bereavement support. St John’s also provides care, compassion and support in people’s homes with Hospice at Home, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Therapists and Palliative Respite teams. Our care will always be free to those who need it, but it isn’t cost free. It costs nearly £400 per hour to run the hospice with only around a third of this amount provided by local NHS funding. The remaining two thirds must be raised through fundraising events, community donations, grants and legacies.

http://www.sjhospice.org.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata). Generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution). Employee Assistance Programme, including cash back on dental, optical & therapy treatments. Free on site parking. Refreshment facilities available.

After this apprenticeship

This is a developmental role, and for the right person they will be equipped with the skills and experience to take forward into a fundraising career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

St John's Hospice

Alison Pye

jobs@sjhospice.org.uk

01524 382538

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326094.

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Closes in 21 days (Sunday 6 July 2025)

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