Apprentice Fundraising Admin Assistant
CUAN WILDLIFE RESCUE
Shropshire (TF13 6DD)
Closes in 25 days (Monday 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 June 2026
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Summary
Shropshire’s Cuan Wildlife Rescue seeks an organised Fundraising Admin Assistant apprentice. Supporting donor stewardship, admin processes and a major hospital capital campaign. The centre treats approx 6,500 animals and birds a year, costing over £500k. Gain experience in fundraising, communications and stakeholder engagement.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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37½ hours per week, with flexibility around scheduling. Some weekends and evenings will be required for events and fundraising activities.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
Donor Administration
- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date donor records on the CRM database (currently Beacon)
- Process donations across all channels (online, bank transfers, events, etc)
- Prepare and send thank you letters, receipts and donor acknowledgements
- Support Gift Aid administration and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines
- Management of collection box locations
Fundraising Support
- Assist with the preparation of fundraising materials, proposals and reports
- Conduct basic research on potential donors, partners and funding opportunities
- Support the team with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and taking minutes
- Co-ordination of the Membership & Sponsorship Programmes
- Help coordinate and deliver fundraising campaigns, appeals and community events
Communications and Stewardship
- Respond to donor enquiries via email and phone in a warm, professional manner
- Help maintain mailing lists and support the delivery of newsletters and updates
- Assist with social media content and scheduling
Where you'll work
Cuan Wildlife Rescue
Stretton Road
Much Wenlock
Shropshire
TF13 6DD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SBC TRAINING LIMITED
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
Requirements
Desirable 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
- Proactive
Other requirements
This role is based at our Much Wenlock office, with occasional travel required to support external events. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.
About this employer
Cuan Wildlife Rescue is Shropshire’s only wildlife rescue centre. We rescue, care for and rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned wild animals and birds. Once fully recovered, every effort is made to return them to the wild - ideally to the area they came from, where they may have a mate waiting or where they are familiar with their territory.
Each year, over 6,500 animals and birds are admitted and treated and it costs over £500,000 a year to run the centre. We rely heavily on public donations and the generosity of supporters to continue this vital work.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full-time role for the right applicant.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SBC TRAINING LIMITED
Colin Preece
colin.preece@sbc-training.co.uk
01743 454810
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035914.
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Closes in 25 days (Monday 13 July 2026 at 11:59pm)