Manager, Global Sub-Grant Programme
Cambridge
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Full-time
No degree mentioned
Job Description
As Manager, Global Sub-Grant Programme, you will manage and coordinate all aspects of sub-granting operations and partner relationships across a global network.
The role ensures effective fund disbursement, compliance with due diligence and contractual requirements, and strong partner relationships that support the organisations mission.
The term partner refers to a global network of sub-grantees in the majority of cases. However, it may also include knowledge partners or other partner organisations.
Organisation:Charity / Global network organisation
Location:Office-based / hybrid within the UK, with a Central Cambridge-based office
Reporting to:Associate Director of Strategy and Governance
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours of Work:Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Travel:Business travel from time to time, as needed
Salary and Benefits:
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum.
Annual leave: 27 days, plus bank holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown.
Pension: 8% employer pension contributions, with no match required.
Wellbeing: Group life assurance, employee assistance programme, and health cash plan.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a charity undergoing an exciting period of growth. It supports a high-impact global network active in over 70 countries and works to create a safe and supportive environment for peer dialogue and climate and nature governance.
Key Responsibilities
Sub-Granting Operations and Process Management
Manage the full lifecycle of sub-grants, from the request for proposal stage through to partner selection, contracting, reporting, and closure.
Maintain oversight of all sub-granting timelines, documentation, and deliverables.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and funder requirements throughout the sub-granting cycle.
Provide administrative and logistical support for the sub-granting process, including database and document management.
Partner Due Diligence and Contracting
Lead and coordinate partner due diligence assessments in line with organisational standards.
Support risk mitigation planning and maintain up-to-date due diligence records.
Prepare and process partner contracts, sub-grant agreements, and amendments, ensuring timely signatures and filing.
Work with finance and legal teams to ensure compliance with financial and contractual obligations.
Partner Reporting and Oversight
Monitor partner narrative and financial reporting, ensuring submissions are timely, accurate, and compliant.
Review reports, budgets, deliverables, and impact metrics, and coordinate internal validation processes with relevant teams.
Support partners to strengthen their reporting capacity and understanding of grant requirements.
Partner Capacity Development
Support the design and implementation of partner capacity development plans.
Coordinate capacity-building initiatives, workshops, and follow-up actions with partners.
Track progress of capacity development activities and report outcomes to management.
Coordination and Communication
Serve as the key liaison for sub-granting between partners and internal teams, including Finance, Fundraising, Partner Engagement, and Senior Leadership.
Raise operational issues with relevant internal stakeholders.
Participate in cross-departmental coordination meetings to ensure alignment between partnership and programme delivery.
Contribute to knowledge management and continuous improvement of partnership systems and tools.
Contribute to charity funding proposals as needed.
Advisory and Strategic Support
Advise on new sub-granting opportunities and partnership models to strengthen programme impact and reach.
Support the development of partnership policies, tools, and templates.
Provide analysis and insights on partner performance, risks, and opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
Significant experience in partnership management, grant administration, or programme coordination within the NGO or international development sector.
Demonstrable experience managing sub-granting processes and partner relationships.
Strong understanding of UK charity regulations, including fundraising standards and data protection.
Knowledge of due diligence, risk assessment, and donor compliance requirements.
Experience reviewing financial and narrative reports from partners.
Excellent administrative, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across regions.
A credible and confident communicator.
Desirable
Experience in capacity development, training, or partner support functions.
Familiarity with institutional donor requirements, such as FCDO, EU, or USAID.
Understanding of financial management principles and budgeting.
Knowledge of CRM, project management, or grant management systems.
Understanding of, and passion for, the global climate, development, or social impact sectors.
Core Competencies
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Commitment to continuous improvement.
Integrity, accountability, and respect for confidentiality.
Proactive, solution-oriented, and collaborative working style.
Commitment to the organisations mission, values, and partnership principles. xsngvjr
The organisation follows a blended working model of home and office working arrangements and is committed to diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility, and sustainability.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.