Hours: 37.5 hours per week worked Monday to FridayContract: Fixed Term Contract for 13 months from start date.This is an exciting role to work within a dynamic fundraising team focusing on administrative tasks.
Whilst completing a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business and Administration. You'll have the opportunity to develop essential skills and behaviours that support your personal and professional growth.The Fundraising Administration Apprentice will sit within the Supporter Engagement Team and support the wider fundraising team administration including in memory giving, the lottery, fundraising events, corporate and community fundraising. As a key member of the fundraising team, you'll benefit from various training and development opportunities, which will open doors to exciting career possibilities.The main responsibilities include undertaking a range of administrative tasks, responding to queries and connecting with people who fundraise for the Hospice.
Offer support to donors and help make them feel valued and thank them for their donations.To get full details on what the role includes please read the attached Job Description, call the recruiting manager for an informal chat and come and visit us.About you: We are looking for an individual who is interested in working in the charity sector, who enjoys working with people and wants to make a real difference within the community.
You will be positive, organised and open to learning opportunities.Skills and experience required:Have a level of understanding of English and Maths that supports good communication with othersAn interest in fundraising administrationA desire to work efficiently and with integrityCommunication skills (both written and verbal)A proactive approach to developing skillsSelf-motivated and a good team playerSkilled in the use of multiple IT packages to: write letters or emails, create meeting agendas, record information.
Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages.Personal organisation and time managementAbility to live the Hospice ValuesAbility to interact and communicate with colleagues to build rapport, trust and confidenceA thorough understanding of an ability to maintain confidentialityA willingness to work outside of core hours as required, including evenings and weekendsAbout Ashgate: Ashgate Hospice is a registered charity that provides compassionate, specialist palliative and end of life care, free of charge, to patients with a life-limiting illness and their families across North Derbyshire.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do at Ashgate.
They are grounded in our commitment to being the best we can be for our patients and the people who are important to them, and for each other.
We are compassionate.
We are a team.
We are respectful, open and inclusive.We're committed to providing a happy, safe and supportive environment for all our people which is why nearly 4 out of 5 of our staff would recommend us as a place to work.
We recognise the need to support our employees' well-being including their work-life balance.As a valued member of the team, you will have a wide range of training and development available to support your own personal, professional development, opening doors to new career pathways.Please visit our website and social media accounts or listen to our podcast "The Life and Death Podcast" to get a feel for what it is like to be part of the Ashgate team and gain an understanding of the people we support.Find out why our people think Ashgate Hospice is a special place to work. Some of our current benefits include:A highly compassionate and supportive working environmentA wide range of initiatives to support your wellbeing, and the time out to practice self-careGenerous holiday entitlementAnnual Buy and sell annual leave schemeA progressive approach to flexible working to help meet your and our needsCycle to Work Salary Sacrafice SchemeTech Benefit Salary Sacrafice SchemeWestfield Health Cash Plan includes free annual eye tests, dental checks and money back for a range of treatments and therapiesAccess to a free, confidential Employee Assistance ProgramFree access to Westfield Rewards, offering discounts from hundreds of retailersPension scheme with 7% employer contributionLife assurance schemeTotal commitment to your learning and developmentAmple, free parking when working onsiteWhat next: If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Jamie Smith on 01246 568801 or .
You can arrange to visit the Hospice to see what it would be like to work with us.Please note we only accept applications via the 'Apply now' button on our website.
Please do not send your application to HR or the recruiting manager.Any candidate who identifies themselves as disabled will be shortlisted if they meet the essential criteria for the role. Essential criteria can be found in the job description and person specification for the role.
If you require any accessibility adjustments, please contact a member of the HR team at or by calling 01246 568801If successful, you will be required to have a DBS check carried as part of the conditional pre-employment checks.