Fundraising and Marketing Intern (paid)

Kickstart Your Career in Sport with GLA & London VRU-Funded Internships at Coach Core!

Are you passionate about using sport to make a difference? Are you aged 18-24 and ready to kickstart your career in the sports industry? If so, we’ve got an exciting opportunity just for you! Coach Core, in partnership with the Greater London Authority (GLA) and the London Violence Reduction Unit (VRU), is offering a paid internship for 14 months, aimed at young people from all kinds of backgrounds, especially those who don’t usually get these opportunities in sport.

Why Apply?

At Coach Core, we know that the sports industry doesn’t always reflect the amazing diversity of London. That’s why we want to change that! If you’ve faced barriers or discrimination or just haven’t had the chance to get into sport, this internship is for you. We’re especially looking to hear from young people who are:

• From ethnically diverse backgrounds
• From low-income households or care leavers
• Young women, LGBTQ+, or SEND (Special Educational Needs)
• Not currently in education, employment, or training (NEET) or have been NEET in the past

You’ll have the chance to work in roles like sport for development, employability support, mentoring, fundraising, and marketing. No matter what you’re passionate about, this internship will help you build real-world experience and make an impact in the sports sector!

About the Internship

• Duration: 14 months
• Hours: 4 days per week (28 hours)
• Salary: London Living Wage, £19,150 per year, plus travel expenses to sites.
• Location: On Mondays, you’ll work from our Collinson’s 3 More Place office (London Bridge), and for the rest of the week, you’ll have a mix of home working and travel across England, including community sports venues and events. We’ll cover all your travel expenses for work-related trips across the UK.
• No experience needed: All you need is passion, enthusiasm, and a desire to learn!
• Optional apprenticeship: You’ll also have the option to take on an apprenticeship alongside your role.

This internship is part of our mission to bring more diversity and inclusion into the sports industry. You’ll be working on projects that matter to your community, across fundraising, communications, and programme delivery.

Who Should Apply?

We’re looking for young people who:

• Are enthusiastic about helping change the lives of others.
• Identify with underrepresented groups in the sports sector.
• Want to use sport to create positive change in communities across the UK.

What You’ll Be Doing

Are you excited about creating events, sharing stories, and helping raise funds for a great cause? As a Fundraising and Marketing Intern at Coach Core, you’ll get hands-on experience with our team, working on exciting projects that help us support more young people. This is a paid internship and a great opportunity to kickstart your career in fundraising and marketing – and no prior experience is needed!

How We’ll Support You

At Coach Core, you’ll be supported every step of the way. You’ll have a dedicated mentor, regular training through the Skills Builder framework, and a custom work plan designed just for you. This will help you develop key skills like problem-solving, self-belief, communication, and teamwork. Plus, you’ll get regular feedback and career planning to help you figure out where you want to go next in the sports industry.

Application closing date

10:00am, Monday 28th October 2025

Application details:

In the job description

Next Steps

If shortlisted, we’ll invite you to an in-person recruitment event in Central London, on Monday 4th November, from 10:30am to 3:00pm. Please hold this date in your diary if you are applying

Get More Information

Join Our Online Information Session: Learn About Our Intern Positions at Coach Core!

Are you interested in applying for one of our exciting intern positions? Join us for an online information session where you’ll get to:

• Learn more about Coach Core and how we use sport and apprenticeships to change young people’s lives.
• Find out all the details about the Fundraising and Marketing Intern and Transitions Intern roles.
• Meet our team and ask any questions you may have about the roles, the application process, or what it’s like to work with us.

This is a great chance to get more information and see if one of these roles is the right fit for you. We’re here to help, so bring any questions and we’ll make sure you leave with everything you need to know!

Book your place below:

• 14^th October, 18:00 – 19:00
• 16^th October, 12:00 – 13:00