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Centre for Sustainable Energy; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre for Sustainable Energy in Bristol is seeking a motivated Fundraising & Development Intern for a 12‑month fixed term. Hybrid role with 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely.

You will support trusts and foundations fundraising, donor stewardship, and campaign activity while developing essential development skills. Key tasks include research into funders, preparing funding proposals, and coordinating with teams to gather impact data.

Qualifications

• Undertake desk-based research to identify trusts, foundations and grant-makers aligned with CSE's objectives.
• Maintain accurate funder records and research findings in Beacon CRM.
• Assess funder eligibility, strategic fit and application requirements for a strong funding pipeline.
• Assist with EOIs, funding applications and proposals to support fundraising.
• Coordinate with colleagues to gather project information and impact data for submissions.
• Draft funding summaries, case studies and other donor content for campaigns.
• Support introductory meetings with prospective funders and partners.

Responsibilities

• Undertake desk-based research to identify trusts and grant-makers.
• Maintain Beacon CRM records with funder information and next steps.
• Support development of a funded pipeline by evaluating fit and requirements.
• Assist with Expressions of Interest, applications, and proposals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to source project information and impact data.
• Draft funding summaries and donor content to support campaigns.
• Coordinate meetings with funders and partners for introductions and follow-ups.
• Assist with planning and delivery of the Share the Warmth campaign.
• Support donor stewardship through Beacon CRM and Mailchimp.

Job description

Fundraising & Development Intern

Company: Centre for Sustainable Energy

Location: Bristol Office (Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office)

Salary: £26,450 per annum (Band B), with a salary review after successful completion of a 6-month probationary period

Salary: from £26,450 a year

Job Type: Fixed Term (12 months, with possible extension), Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Job type: Contract

Hours: Full-time

Location: Bristol, BS1 3LH

Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office

Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote

Posting date: 24 Aug 2026

Closing date: 14 Sept 2026

The role:

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our Development team as a Fundraising & Development Intern. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across trusts and foundations fundraising, prospect research, donor stewardship and public fundraising campaigns.

You’ll help identify new funding opportunities, maintain our fundraising systems, support grant applications and contribute to fundraising activity that helps CSE deliver lasting impact. You’ll work closely with colleagues from across the organisation, developing valuable skills in development, relationship building, communication and project coordination.

By helping CSE secure sustainable funding, you’ll play an important role in supporting our work to tackle fuel poverty, address climate change and create a fairer energy system for everyone.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• Undertake desk‑based research to identify and assess trusts, foundations and other grant‑making organisations aligned with CSE’s charitable objectives.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records within Beacon CRM, including funder information, research findings and next steps for engagement.
• Support the development of a robust and prioritised funding pipeline by assessing funder eligibility, strategic fit and application requirements.
• Support the preparation of Expressions of Interest (EOIs), funding applications and funding proposals.
• Assist with gathering project information, impact data and organisational content from colleagues across CSE to support fundraising submissions.
• Draft funding summaries, case studies and other written content to support fundraising activities.
• Support the coordination of introductory conversations and meetings with prospective funders and partners.
• Support the planning and delivery of CSE’s annual Share the Warmth fundraising campaign.
• Support donor stewardship activities through Beacon CRM and Mailchimp, including donor communications and supporter journeys.
• Support the coordination of fundraising and development meetings, events and stakeholder engagement activities.

To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website.

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