We're looking for a Grants Manager to support the Racial Justice Unit for a 6-month fixed-term contract.
About the Department/Role
The Racial Justice Unit reflects the Church's renewed commitment to justice as part of the wider theological imperatives to see Christ in the other, to be united in Him, and to love our neighbours. The primary role of the RJU is to lead on the coordination of racial justice initiatives, including the implementation of (FLTA), supporting key stakeholders such as senior leadership, dioceses, NCIs, TEIs, and other related institutions, coordinating governance mechanisms, and managing the related Triennium Fund. This is a six-month interim role providing operational leadership to support the delivery of the Unit's priorities, which could be a suitable secondment opportunity.
What you'll be doing
* Manage grant pipeline, awards, and live caseloads
* Lead financial tracking and reporting
* Support impact evaluation and learning
* Line manage the RJU Grants Assistant
* Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and PMO teams
* Assist with transition to a new grant management system
Candidate Requirements
* Strong grant management and financial oversight
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Analytical, detail-oriented, and highly organised
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
* Experience in impact evaluation and reporting
The Church of England is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, especially from UK Minoritised Ethnicities (UKME)/Global Majority Heritage (GMH) and other under-represented groups. We are also a Disability Confident employer and encourage disabled applicants to apply.
What we offer
* Salary of £48,557 per annum, plus pension contributions
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays and additional days
* Flexible working arrangements
* Family-friendly benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave
* Health benefits including Medicash, virtual GP, and private prescriptions
* Access to Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes
* Additional benefits including restaurant access, Eyecare vouchers, and staff networks
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