Fundraising Data Co-Ordinator Apprentice

JUST I.T. TRAINING LIMITED

Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE12 8EH)

Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 August 2025

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Summary

This is a new role designed to support the smooth running of our fundraising operations. You’ll focus on the behind-the-scenes tasks that keep our team efficient and supporter-focused, including clerical activities such as data entry, donor care, responding to enquiries, etc.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course
Data technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:30pm). Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 5 September 2025

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

This is a new role designed to support the smooth running of our fundraising operations. You’ll focus on the behind-the-scenes tasks that keep our team efficient and supporter-focused, including clerical activities such as data entry, donor care, responding to enquiries, managing our supporter database and the co-ordination of fundraising elements such as collection tins and food donation points.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporter Administration & Enquiries:

  • Respond to telephone and email enquiries related to fundraising and general shelter activities
  • Issue thank you letters and supporter communications in a timely manner
  • Co-ordinate community collection tin distribution, tracking and follow-up

CRM & Data Management:

  • Import CSV payment files and add manual transactions
  • Manage day-to-day administration of our CRM database
  • Produce data reports to support decision-making and track performance
  • Ensure accuracy and GDPR compliance for all record keeping

Team & Departmental Support:

  • Provide administrative support to the Fundraising Team and Executive Team, including minuting meetings
  • Maintain organised records, files, and shared resources
  • Help prepare presentations, reports, and correspondence as required
  • Support departments with their Microsoft workflows and improve operational efficiency through Power Automate

General Duties:

  • Undertake any training/development opportunities as required
  • Assist with events and other fundraising activities where needed
  • Carry out any other duties deemed necessary by management to support the success of the shelter

Where you'll work

Benton North Farm
Benton Lane
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE12 8EH

Training

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

Training provider

JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Data technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
  • Collect, format and save datasets.
  • Summarise and explain gathered data.
  • Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
  • Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
  • Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
  • Audit data results.
  • Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
  • Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
  • Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
  • Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
  • Review own development needs.
  • Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
  • Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
  • Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
  • Prioritise within the context of a project.
  • Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
  • Collect, format and save datasets.
  • Summarise and explain gathered data.
  • Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
  • Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
  • Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
  • Audit data results.
  • Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
  • Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
  • Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
  • Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
  • Review own development needs.
  • Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
  • Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
  • Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
  • Prioritise within the context of a project.

Training schedule

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
  • Data Technician level 3 apprenticeship standard
  • You will also receive full training and support from the Just IT Apprenticeship team to increase your skills

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 +)
  • Maths (grade C/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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Positive attitude
  • Motivated
  • Hard-working
  • Willingness to learn
  • Excellent time management
  • Passion for Data

About this employer

Newcastle Dog & Cat Shelter was established in 1896 and helps animals that are lost, unwanted, neglected, abused and abandoned. Our objective is the promotion of kindness and prevention of cruelty to animals. We reunite lost animals with their owners and find loving new homes for those no longer wanted. We cover the whole of the North East from our shelter at Benton North Farm in Newcastle..

After this apprenticeship

Potential for permanent role after completion of apprenticeship for the right candidate.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUST IT TRAINING LIMITED

Hello@justit.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336943.

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Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 3 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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