LFT Charitable Trust was established as a family foundation in 2017 to promote and support charitable purposes and activities. We are now excited to be seeking a Grants Manager to enhance and expand our grantmaking activities. If you are passionate about supporting grassroots organisations and feel you have the experience to identify, assess, support and collaborate with a range of grant partners, then this could be an ideal opportunity for you Job Purpose LFT is committed to funding powerful, life-changing initiatives led by our grant partners. The core focus of the Grants Manager role is to identify and build relationships with dedicated and ambitious grant partners that will be instrumental in making our mission a reality. Responsibilities Manage the grantmaking process: soliciting applications; processing applications & undertaking due diligence; communications and the provision of feedback; issuing letters of offer; directing grant payments and maintaining accurate records. Supporting a portfolio of grant partners to be ambitious and to measure and demonstrate impact. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and challenges shaping the community & voluntary sector using these insights to guide and inform grantmaking practice. Prepare regular programme updates and impact reports for internal and external use. Staff supervision and support. Skills & Experience Five years relevant experience Relevant business, finance or voluntary sector qualification Strong financial skills with the ability to understand, interpret and appraise annual accounts and other financial information Highly organised and meticulous able to plan and manage a diverse workload and meet deadlines Skilled in the design and construction of MS Excel spreadsheets High level of interpersonal and communication skills Access to a mode of transport appropriate to fulfil this role and travel throughout NI Qualities A genuine interest in the community & voluntary sector and its ability to transform lives Fosters strong relationships Approaches responsibilities with drive and enthusiasm Demonstrates strong integrity and upholds the highest professional standards. Committed to continuous learning and development Reward £36,000 - £42,000 (subject to qualifications and experience) Permanent position, subject to successful probation 5% employer pension contribution 31 days holiday entitlement Learning & development opportunities Accessible office location with free parking Smart modern working environment Small dynamic team that works closely together This job description is intended to provide a very general overview of the role. For a more detailed description, click apply now where you will be redirected to our careers page to complete application process The closing date for emailed applications is 3pm on Monday 2nd June 2025. It is anticipated that interviews for this position will be held week commencing 23rd June 2025.