Grants Officer
Help shape the impact of two leading charitable trusts.
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Grants Officer to work closely with two grant‑making Trusts and manage a varied portfolio of grants including the Arts & Heritage, Culture, Health & Social welfare, climate and environment, from assessment and due diligence through to monitoring and reporting.
Salary: £51,718 per annum Location: London/Hybrid Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Contract: 18‑month Fixed Term Contract.
About the Role
Working across both Trusts, you will manage a varied portfolio of grants including the Arts & Heritage, Culture and Health & Social welfare, climate and environment, from assessment and due diligence through to monitoring and reporting. You’ll balance analytical depth with strong relationship‑building skills, ensuring that information for funding decisions is robust, and aligned with each Trust’s strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Assessing grant applications and carrying out financial, governance and delivery due diligence.
* Preparing clear, well‑reasoned recommendations for Trustees.
* Managing grants end‑to‑end, including payments, monitoring and compliance.
* Producing insightful reports and analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
* Undertaking research to inform priorities and future funding approaches.
Qualifications
You will have demonstrable experience in grant‑making; this could be from already working in philanthropy or for a grant‑giving organisation or perhaps you have applied for and delivered grant‑funded programmes. You should be motivated by the Trusts’ purposes and be keen to develop experience in grant‑making in a collaborative and values‑led team.
* Strong analytical, organisational and research skills.
* Confidence working with budgets and financial information.
* The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of stakeholders.
* A high level of integrity and sound judgement.
* A commitment to fairness, inclusion and thoughtful grant making.
About the Organisation
The Trusts focus on public engagement with culture, including the arts and dance, particularly where this delivers benefits such as improved quality of life and supports work that improves the choices of people experiencing disadvantage and inequality, including those affected by homelessness, as well as refugees and asylum seekers. They also support with funding for curatorial support, industrial, conservation and marine heritage, archaeological and outreach projects, (as well as the Museums Archaeological Acquisition Fund); Health and Social Welfare (including support for older people and projects that help disadvantaged families and young people); Cathedrals; Education (through bursaries and apprenticeships in conservation and heritage skills, and in music and dance); and Overseas work (including Arts and Heritage projects in South Eastern Europe and programmes in anglophone countries in Africa).
Benefits
Core benefits include a generous pensions scheme (12% employer contribution), life assurance, income protection, private health and dental care, annual health checks and Employee Assistance Programme, along with a range of benefits designed to promote your work/life balance and make your time with us enjoyable and rewarding.
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