At a Glance
- Tasks: Support fundraising activities and build relationships with supporters, donors, and volunteers.
- Company: Join St Catherine’s Hospice, a respected charity making a real difference in the community.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, and discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in fundraising while gaining valuable experience and a Level 3 qualification.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a passion for making a difference.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 20000 £ per year.
Assessment Day to be held at the hospice in Pease Pottage on 31 JULY 2026 (Please note this is the only date). Closing date 21 July 2026: Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We have an exciting opportunity for 16 – 18 years olds to build a strong foundation in Fundraising and develop the skills needed for a successful career in Fundraising. No experience is necessary just enthusiasm, a willingness and drive to learn, and a genuine interest in raising critical funds for our hospice. If you’re motivated, curious, and ready to grow, this is your chance to gain valuable experience while making a real contribution in a supportive and dynamic team.
About Us: St Catherine’s Hospice is a respected local charity providing specialist hospice care alongside statutory service partners (GPs, District nursing etc) across West Sussex and East Surrey. We provide care in communities across Surrey and Sussex which are richly diverse and we want to reflect that in everything we do. We celebrate and support difference and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you believe in the importance of what we do, share our values and want to be a part of an outstanding team building something important, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role: The Fundraising Apprentice is offered on an 18 month full time, fixed term basis. Working 37.5 hours per week, this will include your apprenticeship study time. As the Fundraising Apprentice, you’ll work towards your Fundraising Level 3 qualification while gaining valuable, real-world experience. You’ll play an active role in supporting across all the fundraising team functions including Events, Community, Individual giving and Partnerships.
About You: Are you passionate about making a difference and looking to build a rewarding career in fundraising? Join our team as a Fundraising Apprentice and take the first step on an exciting journey in the charity and fundraising sector. This development role is designed to build your skills, knowledge and confidence, enabling you to provide effective day-to-day support across a dynamic Fundraising Team. You'll gain valuable hands‑on experience while working towards a recognised qualification, developing the expertise needed to help generate vital income and support our mission.
What You’ll Be Doing: As a Fundraising Apprentice, you'll play an important role in supporting our fundraising activities and helping to build lasting relationships with our supporters, donors and volunteers.
What You’ll Gain: A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification, insight into Fundraising within the charity sector, structured learning combined with on‑the‑job training.
Benefits: Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays, and an opportunity to buy/sell annual leave days. Plus we offer a day off for volunteering & moving house. Generous Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions or honour of NHS pension. Life Assurance Scheme, Counselling Offering, and a range of discounts.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: All roles at St Catherine’s require completion of mandatory E‑learning training and remain compliant throughout employment. Authorised to work in the United Kingdom; we are unable to offer visa sponsorships.
Location: St Catherine’s Hospice is located in Grace Holland Avenue, Pease Pottage, Crawley, West Sussex RH11 9SL. We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone and we are proud to be a Disability Confident Level 3 Employer, committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace.
