Fundraising Apprentice
FORESIGHT (NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE)
GRIMSBY (DN32 7SF)
Closes on Friday 28 August 2026
Posted on 21 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Do you want to make a difference to people's lives in North & North East Lincs? Are you confident, friendly and have excellent communication skills? Then this could be the role for you. We are looking for a fundraiser apprentice to join our charity to learn how to raise funds and showcase the amazing work that we do in local communities.
- Wage
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£14,352 to £22,801.74, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Fundraiser (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon-Thu 8.30am-3.30pm
Fri 8.30am-3.00pm
You may be required to attend some events outside of these hours.
34 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 28 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
- Support the team and partners with successful fundraising and digital activities leading to delivering the aims and mission of the charity.
- Meet and communicate with partners, funders and sponsors
- Prepare and deliver effective presentations and relevant digital content that explains our story and impact.
- Research and analyse data to inform services and funding applications
- Engage with service users, hold focus groups and analyse feedback and conduct needs analysis
- Encourage and influence stakeholders to provide financial and non-financial support
- Identify, plan and apply to charitable trusts, funders and other stakeholders
- Identify, plan and organise fund raising events
- Monitor and report on impact, outcomes and progress to stakeholders
- Help promote and share the impact of our work
- Maintain appropriate digital records and meet deadlines
- Follow and adhere to the charity’s policies and procedures.
Where you'll work
60 NEWMARKET STREET
GRIMSBY
DN32 7SF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CERT C.I.C.
Training course
Fundraiser (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
You will undertake the Fund raiser Standard apprenticeship (Level 3) which is completed in the workplace. You will study both on and off the job with the support and guidance of a fully qualified apprenticeship coach.
Level 3 Fund raiser Standard
Level 2 Functional Skills English and/or Maths (as required)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
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
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Confident
Other requirements
The centre is located off Freeman Street in Grimsby with regular bus service. However, the candidate will be required to travel to other centres in North and North East Lincolnshire where the charity has premises.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for this role.
About this employer
Foresight North East Lincolnshire is a charity that operates throughout North and North East Lincolnshire to meet the needs of disabled people, their families and carers.
Our Mission is “To provide the way forward for the disabled community of North and North East Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. Empowering individuals to a new beginning, a brighter future and a full and enjoyable life.”
Foresight works to improve the quality of life for its service users, building confidence and combating disadvantage. By the provision of new opportunities, raising awareness and partnership working we address the stigma and myths surrounding the disability and break down barriers enabling individuals to lead a full and independent lifestyle.
Foresight is user-led in the provision of facilities and activities to provide a “One-Stop-Shop” service. We currently provide a wide range of learning, training, leisure, sporting and social activities all specifically adapted to meet the needs and requirements of the disability.
https://www.foresight-nelincs.org.uk (opens in new tab)
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Based on good performance, from the right candidate, we will be looking to develop the apprentice within the charity to progress into a full time fund raising role within the charity.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CERT C.I.C.
Via CERT CIC
courses@cert-ltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043165.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 28 August 2026