As the Relationship Manager (Grant Management) at The Social Change Nest, you’ll build strong relationships with grassroots partners and funders, ensuring grants and hosting services run smoothly and effectively. You’ll manage multiple client accounts, oversee budgets and reporting, and provide hands‑on support to help groups strengthen their governance, finances, and strategy. This is a dynamic, people‑focused role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, loves problem‑solving, and is passionate about supporting social change from the ground up.
Application Deadline
11/10/2025
At The Social Change Nest
We’re radically transforming the funding landscape to strengthen civil society. We remove financial and administrative barriers for communities, grassroots groups, and informal movements, enabling them to access funding and focus on their core mission. We also work closely with funders, providing Grant Distribution and Fund Management services to support social action with confidence and transparency.
What We Offer
* An exciting job where you can meaningfully contribute to grassroots social change
* Flexible hybrid working arrangements
* Opportunities for professional development and growth
* A close‑knit, supportive and collaborative team environment
Your Role
* Manage relationships with grassroots partners and funders, ensuring our Grant Management and Process Hosting services run smoothly and effectively.
* Manage a portfolio of client accounts, providing hands‑on support and building long‑term relationships.
* Oversee delivery of grant management contracts, ensuring compliance, accurate reporting, and budget alignment.
* Support partners with financial management, governance, and strategic decision‑making.
* Facilitate meetings and ensure effective communication between clients, funders, and SCN teams.
* Track risks, budgets, and deliverables across multiple contracts.
* Advise clients on governance, funding opportunities, and operational processes.
* Help strengthen and improve our service delivery as the organisation grows.
* Collaborate across SCN teams to ensure aligned, high‑quality delivery.
What You’ll Need
* Strong relationship and account management experience.
* Excellent organisational and project management skills.
* Experience managing budgets, contracts, and reporting.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
* Understanding of grantmaking processes and financial administration.
* Experience facilitating meetings and supporting governance.
* Proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with excellent communication skills.
* Passion for grassroots social change and community empowerment.
Location
London
Working from
Hybrid
Remuneration
£35,800 per annum
Hours
Full‑time
How to Apply
See link for full job description and how to apply.
Closing Date
Monday 10th November 2025
The Social Change Nest is highly committed to the diversity of our team. We are proud to have a real mix of talented people, including a female leadership team, culturally diverse staff and leaders, disability inclusion at all levels, different gender expressions, sexual orientations, and religious beliefs. We have an incredible group of people and personalities that bring their whole selves to work and are passionate about social change. We are committed to our staff representing the wide variety of backgrounds represented in the communities we work with. If you are concerned that you may not fit 100% of the job specification please throw your hat in the ring. We never put formal education requirements on any role as we value lived experiences as highly as formal education and training qualifications.
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