Fundraising and Business Development Apprentice

Introduction

This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in fundraising, events, community engagement and business partnerships while helping support thousands of unpaid carers across Surrey. You will be joining our expanding Growth and Partnerships team at an exciting time in our plans.

About the Employer

Action for Carers Surrey is a local charity that makes a real difference to the lives of unpaid carers—people who look after a family member, friend or neighbour who could not manage without their support.

We work with young carers (5-16), young adult carers (16-24) and adult carers (25+) to provide practical advice, emotional support, training, events, wellbeing services and opportunities for carers to connect with others, helping them maintain their own health, confidence and independence while caring for someone else.

What You'll Do

•  Support community fundraising activities and events 
•  Build relationships with local supporters, schools, community groups and businesses 
•  Support communications with donors and supporters 
•  Support fundraising campaigns and promotional activities 
•  Research new fundraising and partnership opportunities 
•  Help raise vital funds that make our services possible 

Training Outcome

• Fundraising is an essential and important part of the charity and not-for-profit sector
• It creates a number of opportunities to progress into a broad range of roles, including philanthropy and major gifts, corporate partnerships, direct marketing, individual giving, fundraising events, community fundraising and legacies

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4 or above
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4 or above

Course Information

Course: Fundraiser (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: This role is primarily Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, but will need to work flexibly to include some evenings and weekends to support events and community activities. We can offer flexible working, particularly to accommodate any caring responsibilities.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: FAREPORT TRAINING ORGANISATION LIMITED