Grants & Finance Officer
Location: Flexible home and office working, with travel to Uxbridge at least three days per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Reports to: Executive Director, CareTech Foundation & Director, COSARAF Charitable Foundation
Closing Date: Saturday, 28th February 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Grants & Finance Officer to support two impactful charities: the CareTech Foundation (0.6 FTE) and the COSARAF Charitable Foundation (0.4 FTE).
This unique role combines grants administration, financial management, and operational support, helping to deliver life-changing projects in the UK and internationally. You will manage grant programmes from application through to impact reporting, oversee day-to-day financial processes, and support effective governance across both foundations.
About the Foundations
The CareTech Foundation champions the social care sector, carers, and people living in care in the UK and overseas.
The COSARAF Charitable Foundation is a family foundation focused on building sustainable communities, enabling young people, and empowering women and girls.
Learn more at www.caretechfoundation.org.uk and www.cosaraf.org
Key Responsibilities
Administer grant programmes, including application processing, due diligence, payments, and monitoring
Maintain accurate grant and financial records using Salesforce CRM and financial systems
Process invoices, grant payments, and expenses; reconcile accounts and track budgets
Support management accounts, audits, and financial controls
Collect and analyse monitoring and evaluation data and contribute to impact reporting
Act as a key contact for grantees, donors, and partners
Contribute to trustee reports, communications, and operational administration
Skills and Experience
Essential:
Experience in financial administration or bookkeeping
Experience in a charity or grant-making environment
Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
Confidence managing multiple priorities and working with digital systems
Desirable:
Experience with Salesforce CRM or grants management systems
Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Brightpay)
Understanding of charity finance and governance
Benefits
Salary £40,000 per annum
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Flexible working
Employer pension contribution
Single health insurance (post-probation)
Training and development opportunities
Real Living Wage Employer
How to Apply
Send your CV and covering letter (max two pages) to
helen.livingston@caretech-uk.com by Saturday, 7 February 2026.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Please confirm your availability in your cover letter.
For an informal conversation, contact Helen Livingston - helen.livingston@caretech-uk.com.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request.