Business Apprentice (Fundraising and Engagement)
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with our Fundraising and Marketing team to support events, create social media and marketing materials, and provide admin and fundraising support. We are looking for a candidate who wants to start their career in Marketing and Fundraising, develop their skills, and engage in an 18-month Apprenticeship programme, the outcome of which would be a Business Administration Level 3 qualification.
Location: 100 Club, Exeter
Positions available: One
Closing Date: 19th July 2026
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities?
Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and inspiring Business Apprentice, who will work within our Marketing and Fundraising team.
About the job
Location: Exeter
Employment type: 18 months fixed term, with potential to extend to become permanent
Hours of work: 37 hours per week all year round, including 1 day, day release to Exeter College in term time only
Positions available: 1 post
Salary: £15,438.00 Salary is based on the National Minimum Apprenticeship rates, and is age dependent for the 2nd year of employment
Deadline for application: 19th July 2026
Interview Date: 30th July or 3rd August
Job Ref: DYS340
SPACE is an ambitious and innovative charity, driven by our values and seeking to support even more young people by developing current and new services. Our employees strive to achieve the best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We value everyone's contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth.
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities? Do you love a challenge?
We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work with our Fundraising and Marketing team to support events, create social media and marketing materials, and provide administrative and fundraising support. We are looking for a candidate who wants to start their career in Marketing and Fundraising, develop their skills, and engage in an 18-month Apprenticeship programme, the outcome of which would be a Business Administration Level 3 qualification.
What is the role
General Administration: Provide administrative support across the organisation, including managing the main phone line and maintaining electronic records.
Fundraising Support: Track donations, monitor the central grants inbox, draft donor correspondence, and manage renewals for fundraising subscriptions and memberships.
Data & Compliance: Maintain real-time updates on donor databases and grant tracking systems while working closely with line managers to meet reporting deadlines.
Marketing & Social Media: Assist in creating marketing materials (e.g., using Canva), schedule social media posts, monitor online engagement, and support website and newsletter updates.
Event & Volunteer Coordination: Provide support for events including managing guest lists and RSVPs and maintain up-to-date listings for volunteer and funding opportunities on third-party platforms.
About You:
Committed to achieving Level 3 Business Administration qualification in a negotiated time scale
Confident in using social media and various IT softwares (Google sheets, database systems, etc)
Creativity and solution focused thinking
Experience with design tools such as Canva and has an eye for detail
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to multitask, set priorities and reach out when you need help and support
Be able and willing to travel
Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
Has achieved a GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths or an equivalent qualification or is willing to complete functional skills alongside their course
Space is an inclusive learning organisation where we value everyone’s contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth. Our employees strive to achieve the best they can and are committed to seeing the best in others. As part of this commitment, we particularly encourage applications from care leavers and those with lived experience of the care system, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
To support this, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for care-experienced young people and care leavers who meet the essential criteria for the role. We will provide appropriate support throughout both the recruitment process and your employment. All appointments are made on merit following a fair and transparent selection process.
As we have guaranteed an interview for applicants who have experience of the care system, for operational reasons, we reserve the right to close the job advert early should we receive a high number of applications before the stated application deadline.
What We Offer
Annual leave: 6 weeks for the first 5 years then increased to 7 weeks (pro-rata’d for part-time roles)
Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays
Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year
Employee assistance programme 24/7
Casual dress code
Social occasions
Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
Enhanced sick pay
Chromebook and work mobile
Value-driven culture
Level 3 Youth Work training Programme (for Apprenticeships)
Join Us at Space Youth Services video
How to Apply
Please read the job description and apply by completing our application form, describing your passion for this role even if you don’t feel you meet every point in the description.
If you’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sally Clements on 01392 662112 or for more information please visit www.spaceyouthservices.org.
To apply for this post please download and complete the attached application form and return this either via email as an MS Word document to recruitment@spacepsm.org or posting to DYS Space Ltd, 100 Club, Wear Barton Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 7EH
Deadline for applications is 19th July 2026. The Interview will be held at The 100 Club, Exeter on 30th July or the 3rd August 2026.
Safeguarding Statement and Pre-Employment Checks
At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment screening process which will include:
An identity check (photo ID)
Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current
Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Fundraiser & Events Volunteer
An exciting opportunity for someone passionate about what we do to join our team as volunteers for fundraisers or events
Location: Devon Wide - Various locations
Hours of volunteering: Completely up to you!
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities?
We are looking for volunteers across Devon to help in our Youth Club Sessions. This could be helping young people with cooking, gardening, art, music, refereeing sports activities and more. Open Acces is where it all happens!
About the role
Location: Devon Wide - Various locations
Hours of work: Completely up to you!
Coach: Fundraising / Volunteer Coordinator
Role Ref: DYSFUND
Purpose of the role
Community engagement & fundraising volunteers will support Space Youth Services with a wide range of activities and events to raise awareness of the work we do in the local community and support the fundraising team in generating funds. These funds help us to help more young people unlock their potential, and help us deliver essential services across the county. As a community engagement & fundraising volunteer, you will be working with our small team to ensure all activities and events are safe, efficient and effective in order to generate income and make an impact on our local community.
Key Responsibilities
Support local fundraising and engagement events
Support at seasonal events, and some events in our youth centres
Distributing promotional materials, posters and flyers across our communities
Attending local networking events
Helping with raffle ticket distribution and sales
Support planning fundraising activity, including generating and testing new ideas
Benefits of Volunteering
Access to FREE TRAINING
Be part of an amazing, supportive team
Give back to your community
Gain vital experience to obtain paid employment
Share your skills
Make a real difference to the lives of young people in your area
How to Apply
If you’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact our volunteering team at volunteering@spacepsm.org
To apply for this volunteering opportunity please complete the expression of interest form below.
Youth Work Volunteer
An exciting opportunity for people to join our team as volunteers for our youth club sessions
Location: Any Space Youth Centre
Hours of volunteering: Completely up to you!
Do you want to help us unlock potential with young people and their communities?
We are looking for volunteers across Devon to help in our Youth Club Sessions. This could be helping young people with cooking, gardening, art, music, refereeing sports activities and more. Open Acces is where it all happens!
About the role
Location: Any Space Youth Centre - discover our locations
Hours of work: Completely up to you!
Coach: Senior Youth Support Worker
Role Ref: DYSVOL
Purpose of the role
To support in the delivery of quality youth work sessions on behalf of Space Youth Services.
Key Responsibilities
Engage with and be inclusive of all young people, actively respecting their diverse needs and lived experiences. Actively support youth work teams to achieve local team targets and ambitions.
Build positive relationships with young people. Contribute to the design and delivery of youth work programmes with support.
Be kind, work in an anti oppressive way, demonstrating Space values in all that you do. Support and deliver individual activities in line with teams programme offer.
Benefits of Volunteering
Access to FREE TRAINING
Be part of an amazing, supportive team
Give back to your community
Gain vital experience to obtain paid employment
Share your skills
Make a real difference to the lives of young people in your area
How to Apply
If you’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact our volunteering team at volunteering@spacepsm.org
To apply for this volunteering opportunity please complete the expression of interest form below.