Funding Apprentice

Introduction

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.

About the 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.

What You'll Do

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 where you will gain experience working in the funding team and undertake an apprenticeship in business administration.

Training Outcome

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

Skills Required

• 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

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 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.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED