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. 

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 that 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