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An exciting opportunity to work within a busy office at London Marathon Events. We are looking for a Funding Apprentice to work alongside the team. You will work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard.
About the Role
The Funding Apprentice is responsible for providing administrative support to the Funding Team to help ensure applications for grants and grant awards are processed effectively and efficiently.
The role supports funding processes from application through to payment, maintains accurate grant data and records, and provides dedicated diary and administrative support to the Group Funding & Impact Director.
The role includes enrolment to a Level 3 - Business Administration Apprenticeship with formal training resulting in a professional qualification.
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Key Responsibilities
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Grant application administration
- Administer grant application processes across multiple funding programmes
- Set up and manage application rounds within the grants management system
- Act as the first point of contact for applicant queries and system support
- Log, acknowledge, and track applications
- Carry out eligibility and completeness checks, flagging issues to funding managers
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Due diligence & compliance support
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Grant offer, contracting & payments support
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Systems & data management
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Internal coordination & governance support
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Executive support & diary management
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External communication & applicant experience
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Continuous improvement & team support
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Desirable
- Experience in a similar role, ideally within grant making, charity, or public sector contexts and a grants management system (e.g. Blackbaud, Plinth), with appropriate training provided
- Experience supporting senior staff or executives, including diary management
- Knowledge of charity governance, compliance, or due diligence processes
- Experience working in a funding, philanthropy, or foundation environment
- Competence using databases, CRM or grants management systems
Wage
£26,000 per annum!
Benefits
- Workplace pension
- Private medical care
- Discounts to retailers
Future Prospects
This role is for a 2-year contract where you will gain experience working in the funding team and undertake an apprenticeship in business administration.
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