Fundraising Apprentice

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS-UK LIMITED

Colchester (CO4 3ZL)

Closes in 28 days (Monday 19 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 December 2025

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Summary

Supporting our team to deliver a range of fundraising activities including general administration, build relationships with fundraisers, keep accurate records, create engaging content.

Start a career in charity fundraising, making a difference to people affected by multiple sclerosis, whilst working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Fundraiser (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, including off the job online training

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 February 2026

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

  • Support the team with administration tasks as required including producing fundraising packs, certificates, thank you letters, sourcing raffle and auction prizes and assisting with event logistics
  • Manage the administration and communication for our regular giving supporters, ensuring they receive timely updates, excellent stewardship and a positive supporter experience
  • Ensure stocks of stationery, literature and promotional material are well maintained and available to support fundraising activities
  • Maintain accurate and up to date supporter records and mailing lists in our Beacon database, and create target lists to reach and engage supporters for fundraising opportunities
  • Write and source creative copy for fundraising and generic communications, such as blogs, e-newsletters and digital channels, including developing relationships with fundraisers to gather emotive stories
  • Recruit and motivate Community Champions and other fundraising volunteers, ensuring they are well supported and engaged throughout all fundraising activities
  • Follow up on leads generated from our online service activities and maintain regular and friendly contact by phone and email to building lasting relationships and encourage continued support
  • Assist the Fundraising Manager with research into new fundraising initiatives
  • Attend fundraising events with the team as required

Where you'll work

D3 Knowledge Gateway
Nesfield Road,
Colchester
CO4 3ZL

Training

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

Training provider

JGA LIMITED

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

Training schedule

The Level 3 fundraising apprenticeship combines workplace learning with online training sessions via JGA Group, leading to a nationally recognised qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Creative
  • Positive attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Interest in charities
  • Interest in fundraising

About this employer

We are a small national charity dedicated to empowering people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to live healthier and happier lives by improving the understanding of MS providing support where it is needed most. We put people affected by MS at the heart of our work - that's around 150,000 people in the UK and 2.3 million worldwide. Our team are dedicated with a passion for making a difference. We pride ourselves on offering independent, unbiased information and support so people with MS can make their own choices

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

Company benefits

Upon completion of probation you will entitled to paid company sick pay, private medical health and life and income protection insurances.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Become a fundraiser

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JGA LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006300.

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Closes in 28 days (Monday 19 January 2026 at 11:59pm)