Charity Development Placement - Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT)
22nd April 2026
About
At Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), we exist to make our outstanding hospitals even better. We raise vital funds to support Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals — connecting generous people with projects that go beyond the boundaries of NHS funding and help deliver the very best in patient care, clinical outcomes, research and education.
Right now, ACT is entering a defining chapter. Alongside supporting our existing hospitals, we are helping to bring to life two once-in-a-generation developments: the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and the Cambridge Children’s Hospital. Together, these projects will transform healthcare locally, nationally and globally, placing Cambridge at the heart of medical innovation.
Everything we do — from funding cutting‑edge technology and life‑changing research to improving hospital environments and supporting staff wellbeing — is made possible by the commitment of our supporters. We are proud to live our values every day: we are Supportive, Innovative and Ambitious, and we always ACT with Integrity.
If you’re motivated by impact, collaboration and the opportunity to help shape the future of healthcare, there has never been a more exciting time to join us.
Are you about to do take your A Levels or about to graduate and unsure what to do next?
Have you ever thought about what it might be like to work in a Charity?
Have you ever wondered what is involved in raising the much needed funds for an NHS hospital?
Are you interested in gaining some baseline skills across the various disciplines of a charitable organisation, whilst making a difference to patients?
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) are offering the opportunity to find out exactly how the roles in a Charity work together to raise money from understanding different fundraising methods, how we communicate our messages and engage with supporters to building our brand and then how we support projects to have incredible impact within our amazing Hospitals and not forgetting all the important administration and governance that facilitates all that we do.
Fixed Term Programme of 18-24 Months
What can you expect from the placement? You will spend 12-16 weeks working within Charitable Expenditure; Marketing and Communications; Finance & Corporate Services; Fundraising; HR and Philanthropy.
Through this you will gain an insight into how they operate and how they interact with other areas of the Charity and develop transferable skills to take you into the next stage of your career journey.
We will provide expert guidance and relevant training to ensure that you gain the experience and transferrable skills for opportunities within ACT or other charities and organisations.
Once the initial placement within the teams is complete, we will work with you to identify whether there is an area/team that you would like to focus on for the remaining period of the contract and hopefully for a longer‑term substantial role.
Entry requirements
* English and Mathematics GCSE A‑C grade or equivalent.
* Good level of competency in Microsoft packages, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Confident and competent communicator; verbally, and in writing by email or letters.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, escalating issues and seeking help where appropriate.
* Ability to input data accurately and to maintain accurate records.
* Experience of working in an administrative role and/or front of house role
* Experience of working in a customer facing role in a charity or not‑for‑profit organisation
Further information
If you have any questions relating to the placement that are not answered in this job description please contact us on hr@act4addenbrookes.org.uk or call 01223 734941
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to be considered for the programme to hr@act4addenbrookes.org.uk
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 17/05/2026
Under 20 - £21,158.00 per annum 21 and Over - £24,785.00 per annum
Location
This job is located inCambridge, Cambs
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