CSE are looking for an Intern to support the teams project development and fundraising activities. Providing support to colleagues in the development team, in the delivery of an effective and successful function of prospect research, project development, fundraising and bid writing. The Intern will also provide administrative support to the development team in the day-to-day maintenance of our systems i.e. tracking new opportunities, updating our contacts database and project staff CVs.

Pay and conditions

• The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week). Fixed Term - 9 Months 
• The salary for the Development Intern post will be £23,850 pro rata.
• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays) pro rata. 

CSE offer a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more.

We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

Specific responsibilities

An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to:

• To undertake desk-based research (e.g. into funders or subject matter relating to bids) and assist colleagues in producing content for and compiling proposals, tenders and funding pitches.
• To make daily checks of contract finder and other funding portals, sharing relevant opportunities promptly with colleagues to assist quick decision making.
• To maintain CSE’s contacts databases – updating records and undertaking occasional systematic reviews.
• To interact with and update CSE’s development systems e.g. the development database (when bids are submitted or decisions are made), staff CVs, project descriptions etc.
• To write content that supports the development teams activities (short project summaries, staff CVs etc).
• To provide administrative support for wider development and fundraising activities such as coordinating meetings and events.
• To work closely with other staff within the development team to ensure effective workload planning, project development and delivery.

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

Essential attributes for this role include:

• O’ Level/GCSE Maths and English.
• Good communication skills – in particular the ability to write well for a range of different audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail, a commitment to quality.
• Ability to present complex information in an accessible and appropriate manner.
• A commitment to CSE’s work and charitable mission.
• Ability to maintain admin systems independently and accurately.

• Able to work independently and use own initiative.
• Confident, flexible and open approach to work and a willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
• Highly organised at managing time and workload to meet tight deadlines.

Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description.