Fundraising Co-ordinator ApprenticeWatford FC

Fundraising Co-ordinator Apprentice

Department: Watford FC’s Community Sports & Education Trust
Reporting to: Fundraising Manager
Location: Vicarage Road Stadium, Watford WD18 0ER, with travel to other Trust sites as required
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed-Term 18 months, Apprenticeship (15 months) + probation period. With the opportunity to progress upon successful completion of apprenticeship. 
Salary: £23,205.pa
Qualification: Level 3 Fundraiser Apprenticeship

Summary of Your Role

Are you looking to start a career in fundraising and make a genuine difference in your community? Whilst gaining a Level 3 Fundraising Apprenticeship.

Watford FC’s Community Sports & Education Trust is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Fundraising Co-ordinator Apprentice to join our fundraising team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience across fundraising, events, supporter engagement and corporate partnerships while working towards a nationally recognised fundraising qualification.

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, you will support a variety of fundraising activities that help generate vital income for the Trust's life-changing programmes across Hertfordshire and London.

You Must Have

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• An interest in fundraising, charities and community impact.

You Ideally Would Have

• Experience in volunteering, customer service or community engagement.
• Experience supporting events or projects.
• Understanding of the charity sector.
• Experience using social media and digital communication platforms.
• An interest in sport and the power it can have to change lives.

About Us

We are a well-established and forward-looking charity with a long and highly regarded record of delivering a broad range of community-based activities and services. Our work focuses on the key themes of; Football & Education, Health & Wellbeing, Social Inclusion, enhanced by community facilities and supported by a business services department.

Our Vision: One goal – healthier, happier, stronger communities.

Our Mission: To expand the Watford FC family by providing opportunities in Hertfordshire and London, to enrich people’s lives, create special memories, and enable positive futures.

Our Values: To be honest, reliable, and trustworthy - Integrity. To be inclusive in all our decision-making - Inclusivity. To be bold and creative in the way we work - Innovation.

Our Culture: We are a values-based and vision-driven charity, who put our people and our beneficiaries at the heart of everything we do and why we do it

What we offer

• A unique opportunity to launch your fundraising career within a leading football club charity.
• Level 3 Fundraiser Apprenticeship qualification.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free gym access at our Community Centres.
• Staff kit.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Pension scheme.
• Milestone recognition awards.
• Flexible working opportunities where appropriate.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and helps us better serve the communities we support.

Safeguarding

Watford FC’s Community Sports & Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All employees are expected to share this commitment.