Grant Administrator Our client is a local grant-giving charity and a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a lasting difference. They partner with local charities and community groups to support initiatives that improve lives, strengthen communities, and create positive change across West Berkshire and North Hampshire. This is a 12-month maternity contract commencing in October. Reporting to the Head of Grants & Administration, you will manage the day-to-day general grant giving activities. Acting as the first point of contact with grant applicants, public donors, charities and organisations, answering queries, and supporting on the use of the on-line grant application system. Responsibilities: * Acting as the first point of contact for grant enquiries, offering advice and guidance to charities and organisations via email and phone. * Assisting new and existing users of the grant system. Verifying and approving new applicant registrations as well as fundraising projects; completing necessary due diligence checks; answering queries; and liaising with users to ensure high-quality applications * Managing the grant distribution meetings, including curation of applications, advocating projects, through to ensuring funding offers are signed and grants distributed. * Managing the matched funding scheme and the joint funding appeals, liaising with other organisations, arranging panel meetings and subsequent grant ...