Fundraising Trainee

Cumbria Wildlife Trust; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions 9%

Job summary

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is offering a 9-month Fundraising Trainee position based in Kendal. The role focuses on supporting the Grants Team while exposing you to corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising and grants activities.

The trainee will develop practical fundraising skills, with mentoring from an experienced team in a charity setting. The ideal candidate is passionate about conservation in Cumbria, with keen attention to detail, and good written and verbal

Qualifications

• Entry-level traineeship in fundraising
• Interest in conservation and Cumbria
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support Grants Team with fundraising activities
• Assist in corporate partnerships, individual giving, community fundraising and grants
• Prepare materials and write communications for different audiences
• Maintain accurate records and track fundraising activities

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

MS Word proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Job description

Salary: NLW £12.71 ph based on a 28 hour working week, plus pension contributions of 9%

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

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.

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.

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

Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria