Funding Apprentice

LONDON MARATHON EVENTS LIMITED

London (SE1 4YB)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 24 July 2026)

Posted on 30 June 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to work within a busy office at London Marathon Events. Are looking for a Funding Apprentice to work alongside the team. You will work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.

• Wage:

  £26,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  £480.76 per week £13.73 per hour

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday- Friday, 9.00am- 5.00pm. Minimum of 2 Days in the office with option of working remotely or in the office for the rest.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 7 September 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 3 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

About the role:

The Funding Apprentice is responsible for providing administrative support to the Funding Team to help ensure applications for grants and grant awards are processed effectively and efficiently.

The role supports funding processes from application through to payment, maintains accurate grant data and records, and provides dedicated diary and administrative support to the Group Funding & Impact Director.

The role includes enrolment to a Level 3 - Business Administration Apprenticeship with formal training resulting in a professional qualification. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Grant Application Administration
• Administer grant application processes across multiple funding programmes
• Set up and manage application rounds within the grants management system
• Act as the first point of contact for applicant queries and system support
• Log, acknowledge, and track applications
• Carry out eligibility and completeness checks, flagging issues to funding managers
• Due Diligence & Compliance Support
• Grant Offer, Contracting & Payments Support
• Systems & Data Management
• Internal Coordination & Governance Support
• Executive Support & Diary Management
• External Communication & Applicant Experience
• Continuous Improvement & Team Support

Desirable:

• Experience role, ideally within grant making, charity, or public sector contexts and a grants management system (e.g. Blackbaud, Plinth), with appropriate training provided
• Experience supporting senior staff or executives, including diary management
• Knowledge of charity governance, compliance, or due diligence processes
• Experience working in a funding, philanthropy, or foundation environment
• Competence using databases, CRM or grants management systems

Wage is £26,000 per annum

Benefits

• Workplace Pension
• Private Medical Care
• Discounts to retailers

Future prospects: This role is for a 2 year contract were you will gain experience working in the funding team and undertake an apprenticeship in business administration.

Where you'll work

190 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YB

Training

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

Training provider

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

• Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Training will take place within the workplace

 

More training information

• Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentices chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role
• This will include the completion of functional skills in maths and English
• Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Inspiro Learning regional trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment
• The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role
• Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment

Requirements

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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Other requirements

Please note you could be asked to interview earlier than date given, as the date is a general guide, once we have found the right applicant, we will close the position. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment! Whilst on the apprenticeship you will be entitled to a TOTUM card with exclusive discounts available- https://totum.com/about

About this employer

London Marathon Events (part of the London Marathon Group) works to inspire, champion and increase activity in all ages, abilities, and demographics. We do this through our successful event portfolio (which includes the TCS London Marathon and TCS Mini London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, The Big Half, Vitality London 10,000, Vitality Westminster Mile, Standard Chartered Great City Race and Swim Serpentine) and through our extensive outreach programmes working with schools and community groups in London and across the UK. Our events raise millions for charities every year to improve the lives of individuals and communities, and we passionately believe in the power of sport as a force for good. Our values are integral to who we are, how we work and what we do: Impact – together we create positive change Innovate – together we enable new ideas Everyone – together we champion inclusivity Customer First – together we go the extra mile for all Diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to ensure they are at the heart of our company. We strongly value diversity within our workforce and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, lived experience, ideas, and culture to the company. This difference brings with it great strengths, including diversity of thought and innovation.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• This role is for a 2 year contract were you will gain experience working in payroll systems and HR Systems and undertake an apprenticeship in administration

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Debbie Pennington

debbie.pennington@inspirolearning.co.uk

0116 504 0275

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038149.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Friday 24 July 2026)

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