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Funding Apprentice

London Marathon Events Limited · London · posted 26 August 2026

Wage
£26,000 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
5 October 2026
Closing date
18 September 2026
Positions
1

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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. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Due diligence & compliance support
  • Grant offer, contracting & payments support
  • Systems & data management
  • Internal coordination & governance support
  • Executive support & diary management
  • External communication & applicant experience
  • Continuous improvement & team support

Desirable:

  • Experience 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 is £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.

Your training

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Training will take place within the workplace

 

Where it leads

This role is for a 2-year contract where you will gain experience working in payroll systems and HR systems and undertake an apprenticeship in administration.

About London Marathon Events Limited

London Marathon Events (part of the London Marathon Group) works to inspire, champion and increase activity in all ages, abilities, and demographics. We do this through our successful event portfolio (which includes the TCS London Marathon and TCS Mini London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, The Big Half, Vitality London 10,000, Vitality Westminster Mile, Standard Chartered Great City Race and Swim Serpentine) and through our extensive outreach programmes working with schools and community groups in London and across the UK. Our events raise millions for charities every year to improve the lives of individuals and communities, and we passionately believe in the power of sport as a force for good. Our values are integral to who we are, how we work and what we do: Impact – together we create positive change Innovate – together we enable new ideas Everyone – together we champion inclusivity Customer First – together we go the extra mile for all Diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, and we want to ensure they are at the heart of our company. We strongly value diversity within our workforce and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, lived experience, ideas, and culture to the company. This difference brings with it great strengths, including diversity of thought and innovation.

Things to consider

Please note you could be asked to interview earlier than date given, as the date is a general guide, once we have found the right applicant, we will close the position. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment! Whilst on the apprenticeship you will be entitled to a TOTUM card with exclusive discounts available- https://totum.com/about

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgemental

Where you'll work

  • 190 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YB

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