Fundraising and Admin Apprentice
PENDLESIDE HOSPICE
BURNLEY (BB10 2LW)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 June 2026
Contents
Summary
We are looking for a confident, self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our vibrant fundraising team. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with colleagues within the organisation and our supporters to maximise Income Generation.
- Wage
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£17,550 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00, with 30 minutes for lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Fundraising Support
- Assist with planning and delivering fundraising activities and campaigns
- Attending and supporting at Fundraising events.
- Supporting on volunteer management & recruitment
- Support income streams such as community fundraising, events, individual giving, corporate support, or digital fundraising
- Help research new fundraising opportunities and supporter prospects
- Support donor care and stewardship, including thank‑you letters and supporter communications
- Maintain accurate fundraising and supporter records using databases and spreadsheets
Business and Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support to the fundraising and wider business team
- Assist with data entry, reporting and basic financial tracking
- Support meetings, events, and internal communications
- Help maintain systems, records and processes in line with GDPR and best practice
Learning and Development
- Complete all apprenticeship training, assignments and assessments on time
- Actively seek feedback and support from line managers and tutors
- Apply learning from training into day‑to‑day work
Where you'll work
COLNE ROAD
REEDLEY
BURNLEY
BB10 2LW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Day-release training will take place at Burnley College.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (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
- Administrative skills
Other requirements
DBS: Appointment is subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring check.
About this employer
Pendleside exists to promote and enhance quality of life for people with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers; by delivering specialist and holistic palliative care, which addresses their individually assessed physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.
Our care is planned and continually monitored to ensure appropriateness as needs may change. Effective communication with our service users, their families and their carers is fundamental to our relationship with them. Their confidentiality, privacy, dignity and choice are respected at all times.
Our multi-disciplinary approach facilitates integrated support in our inpatient, day service and outpatients and community services; in collaboration with other local care providers.
Care is underpinned by relevant research, best practice guidance and professional codes of practice.
Our care is free of charge to those we serve.
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After this apprenticeship
Potential progression into further fundraising or business roles subject to performance and vacancies.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Themis
Themis@burnley.ac.uk
01282 733005
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035758.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Friday 26 June 2026 at 11:59pm)