Fundraising Trainee
Closing date: Monday 19 October 2026
Salary: NLW £12.71 ph based on a 28-hour working week, plus pension contributions of 9%
Contract type: Fixed term / Working hours: Part time
Location: Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 8LX
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated trainee to join our Fundraising Team for a 9-month traineeship.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of fundraising activities while developing valuable skills within a charitable organisation.
Fundraising Trainee
Salary: NLW £12.71 ph based on a 28-hour working week
Contract: The traineeship is offered on a 9-month fixed-term contract.
The traineeship is an entry‑level role designed to support the fundraising team's work across corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising, and grants fundraising. While you will gain exposure to all areas of fundraising, there will be a particular emphasis on supporting the Grants Team's work.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop practical fundraising experience and gain insight into charity operations, supported by an experienced and successful team committed to your training, mentoring, and professional growth.
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for conservation in Cumbria, an interest in fundraising, and excellent communication skills. Our ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and be confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel. Experience of researching and analysing information, along with the ability to write effectively for different audiences, would also be advantageous.
Application Details
Closing date for applications is 09:00 am on Monday 19 October 2026.
Interviews will be held at our Headquarters in Kendal on Tuesday 27 October 2026.
Expected start date: January 2027
Completed application forms should be returned with a cover letter as a separate attachment (no longer than one page) outlining why you would like to join our Fundraising team as a trainee and emailed to admin@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk.
Postal applications should be returned to Claire Shepherd, HR Manager, Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Crook Road, Kendal LA8 8LX.
Only shortlisted applications will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the application closing date, please assume your application has not been successful.
Please note: applications may close before the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of submissions. We therefore strongly encourage early applications.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria
Person Specification and Job Description
- Job Description and person spec - Fundraising trainee_0.pdf (95.51 KB)
- Fundraising Trainee T&Cs_0.pdf (79.99 KB)
- Application Form.docx (65.46 KB)
- Working for Cumbria Wildlife Trust_0.pdf (2.84 MB)
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for conservation in Cumbria, an interest in fundraising, and excellent communication skills. Our ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail and be confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel. Experience of researching and analysing information, along with the ability to write effectively for different audiences, would also be advantageous.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated trainee to join our Fundraising Team for a 9-month traineeship.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of fundraising activities while developing valuable skills within a charitable organisation.
Fundraising Trainee
Salary: NLW £12.71 ph based on a 28-hour working week
Contract: The traineeship is offered on a 9-month fixed-term contract.
The traineeship is an entry‑level role designed to support the fundraising team's work across corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising, and grants fundraising. While you will gain exposure to all areas of fundraising, there will be a particular emphasis on supporting the Grants Team's work.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop practical fundraising experience and gain insight into charity operations, supported by an experienced and successful team committed to your training, mentoring, and professional growth.
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