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Fixed term / secondment for 2 years
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and detail‑oriented Grants Officer to join NHS Highland’s charity team, supporting the work of the Highland Health Board Endowment Fund Charity, SC016791. The charity exists to enhance the physical and mental health of patients, social care service users, NHS Highland staff, and the wider community by funding projects that make a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
* Be the main point of contact for grant enquiries, providing advice and guidance to stakeholders.
* Oversee the full grant‑making process, from enquiry and assessment through to award, monitoring and evaluation.
* Support the presentation of applications to the Charity Committee when needed.
* Support robust financial reporting and compliance with NHS Highland policies and OSCR regulations.
* Help shape the delivery of impactful charitable projects across NHS Highland.
What We Are Looking For
* Demonstrable, relevant experience in grant‑making and project management, preferably within a charitable or public sector setting.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise, train, and support applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and to present effectively to committees and groups.
* Excellent analytical and organisational abilities, with a meticulous eye for detail and the capacity to manage competing priorities.
* Confidence in financial processes, including monitoring budgets, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with statutory and governance requirements.
* IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ideally experience with grant management or CRM systems.
* A proactive and flexible approach, able to work both independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of personal accountability.
Benefits We Offer You
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Annual incremental salary progression (up to the maximum of the salary band) plus annual NHS salary scale review
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* NHS discounts and much more
Next Steps
The recruitment process is online, except for the interview stage, which will be in‑person in Inverness. The short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. The planned face‑to‑face interview date is 01‑09‑2026 in Inverness.
Contact
Catherine Myles, Charity Lead Officer; email: catherine.myles@nhs.scot
Visa
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
EEO Statement
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Additional Information for Candidates
* Apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain – do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for short‑listing.
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
* Please check your e‑mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
* If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland.
Office base: Assynt House, Inverness. Hybrid working is supported, but you will be expected to attend the office and face‑to‑face meetings at Assynt House and other NHS Highland sites as required.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
Values: Care and compassion – Dignity and respect – Openness, honesty and responsibility – Quality and teamwork.
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