Grants Officer
Help shape the impact of two leading charitable trusts.
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Grants Officer to work closely with two grant‑making Trusts and manage a varied portfolio of grants including Arts & Heritage, Culture, Health & Social welfare, climate and environment, from assessment and due diligence through to monitoring and reporting.
The Trusts’ support for charitable causes for over 50 years represents one of the leading examples of sustained philanthropy in Britain.
Position: Grants Officer
Salary: £51,718 per annum
Location: London/Hybrid (Based in London Victoria with the expectation to work in the office at least two days per week)
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Contract: 18‑month Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 5th May 2026
About The Role
Working across both Trusts, you will manage a varied portfolio of grants including Arts & Heritage, Culture, Health & Social welfare, climate and environment, from assessment and due diligence through to monitoring and reporting. You’ll balance analytical depth with strong relationship‑building skills, ensuring that information for funding decisions is robust and aligned with each Trust’s strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess grant applications and carry out financial, governance and delivery due diligence.
* Prepare clear, well‑reasoned recommendations for Trustees.
* Manage grants end‑to‑end, including payments, monitoring and compliance.
* Produce insightful reports and analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
* Undertake research to inform priorities and future funding approaches.
About You
You will have demonstrable experience in grant‑making; this could be from already working in philanthropy or for a grant‑giving organisation or perhaps you have applied for and delivered grant‑funded programmes. You should be motivated by the Trusts’ purposes and be keen to develop experience in grant‑making in a collaborative and values‑led team.
Must Have
* Strong analytical, organisational and research skills.
* Confidence working with budgets and financial information.
* The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of stakeholders.
* A high level of integrity and sound judgement.
* A commitment to fairness, inclusion and thoughtful grant‑making.
About The Organisation
The Trusts focus on public engagement with culture, including the arts and dance, particularly where this delivers benefits such as improved quality of life and supports work that improves the choices of people experiencing disadvantage and inequality, including those affected by homelessness, as well as refugees and asylum seekers. They also support funding for curatorial support, industrial, conservation and marine heritage, archaeological and outreach projects, including the Museums Archaeological Acquisition Fund; Health and Social Welfare (including support for older people and projects that help disadvantaged families and young people); Cathedrals; Education (through bursaries and apprenticeships in conservation and heritage skills, and in music and dance); and Overseas work (including Arts and Heritage projects in South Eastern Europe and programmes in anglophone countries in Africa).
Benefits
In 2025 the charity received an ‘outstanding workplace’ award for the staff survey results – which recognises the hard work, contribution and commitment of all staff which makes this a fantastic place to work.
Core benefits include a generous pensions scheme (12% employer contribution), life assurance, income protection, private health and dental care, annual health checks and Employee Assistance Programme, along with a range of benefits designed to promote your work/life balance and make your time with us enjoyable and rewarding.
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