Role: Fundraising Apprentice

Location: 136 Freshfield Road offices, Brighton, BN2 0BR

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Type: 12 month fixed term contract starting in January 2026

Salary: Based on the current hourly rate of £7.55 per hour - £13,741 per annum

Deadline Day: 20th October 2025

About Brighton & Hove Albion Foundation

We are the official charity of Brighton and Hove Albion FC, using the power of football to change lives. We are passionate about delivering high quality, inclusive and impactful community programmes that help children, young people, and adults get active, learn new skills and improve their wellbeing throughout Sussex. If you share our commitment to making a difference in our communities then we’d love you to be part of the team.

An incredible opportunity to kick-off your career

This role will provide support across the Foundation’s fundraising activities while developing knowledge and skills through an apprenticeship programme in conjunction with the University of Chichester. The role will contribute to donor stewardship, community and events fundraising, and the delivery of campaigns and partnerships. The apprentice will gain a broad understanding of fundraising practice, ensuring they are well prepared for their future career.

Am I right for this role

The Level 3 Fundraiser Apprenticeship is designed as an entry-level route into the profession, so you will be required to hold a minimum of 4 GCSEs or equivalents (9-4) (including Maths and English). While no prior experience is necessary, a genuine passion for working with a charitable foundation and making a meaningful impact is essential.

As you'll be interacting with a wide range of stakeholders from donors to strategic partners, strong, clear, and persuasive communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build meaningful connections.

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

- Treat People Well

- Exceed Expectations

- Aim High. Never Give Up

- Act with Integrity

- Make it Special

How we say thank you

In appreciation for your hard work and dedication, we are pleased to offer you a range of additional benefits, including but not limited to:

- 23 days holiday rising with length of service (pro rata for part time staff)

- Rewards platform, which includes access to 900+ retailers, a wellbeing centre and more!

- Enhanced family policies

- Access to a gym and padel court at our training ground

- Priority access to match tickets and access to free WSL tickets for 2025/26 season

- In-house training programme and CPD opportunities

- Exclusive discounts and benefits from our partners and local businesses

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact the team.

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

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