Background C40 is a network of nearly 100 mayors of the world’s leading cities, who are working to deliver the urgent action needed right now to confront the climate crisis, and create a future where everyone, everywhere can thrive. Mayors of C40 cities are committed to using a science-based and people-focused approach to help the world limit global heating to 1.5°C and build healthy, equitable and resilient communities. Through a Global Green New Deal, mayors are working alongside a broad coalition of representatives from labour, business, the youth climate movement and civil society to go further and faster than ever before. C40’s team of 400 staff is based in offices in London, in New York, Johannesburg, Singapore, Delhi, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen, Beijing and Paris, and individual staff based across 25 different locations. The strategic direction of the organisation is determined by an elected Steering Committee of C40 mayors, which is chaired by Mayor Sadiq Khan of London and Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr of Freetown. Three-term Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg serves as President of the C40 Board of Directors, responsible for operational oversight. A regionally diverse management team, led by Executive Director Mark Watts, leads the day-to-day management of C40. C40’s three core strategic funders are Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation and Realdania. Our international staff work with the C40 network under the leadership of city governments to deliver this mission. Using a data-driven approach, our team identifies and promotes the exchange of proven programmes and policies developed by cities; provides world-class research, technical expertise and access to key partners to deliver new programmes and policies with cities; and communicates cities’ individual achievements and collective leadership. Diversity Statement C40 is committed to supporting and promoting equity and diversity and creating an inclusive working environment for everyone. We believe that when people with different life experiences are involved in decision-making, we deliver better. We believe having a diverse workforce ensures we connect better with all the different communities and people affected by the climate crisis. This enables us to make better decisions which lead to better outcomes in the work we do through increased creativity, productivity, greater global impact alongside a broader perspective and approach to our work. We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. Our goal is for C40 to be an environment where everyone, from any background, can flourish and can be themselves whilst contributing to our mission. If you identify as a person with a disability, we work to provide reasonable appropriate measures and any additional support needed to provide an equitable working experience. If you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity please inform us, to provide you with the proper assistance in the application process. C40 promotes a work culture where staff can input to improve equity, diversity and inclusion through staff-led groups and formal forums. We know that creating our ideal working environment is a learning process and we are committed to the ongoing effort. Position Description: This position is an opportunity to contribute to an ambitious, mission driven organisation while collaborating with a passionate and diverse group of individuals.Reporting to the Director of Grants and working with the rest of the Grants team, the Senior Grants Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of grants funded by institutional, corporate, and philanthropic funders. Working with programme teams and other colleagues, the Senior Grants Manager will play a key role in ensuring compliance with funder requirements across the grant management cycle. The role will also be responsible for ensuring sub-granting processes are consistently implemented, from due diligence assessment through to closure. The Senior Grant Manager will also be tasked with developing and disseminating grant management guidance and tools, and with providing reactive and proactive support to teams. The role will be based in the United Kingdom. The post holder will report to a Paris-based line manager. Responsibilities: ● Manage designated grants portfolio of institutional, philanthropic, and corporate funders grants ● Review and negotiate grant agreements in coordination with programme and finance teams ● Identify and assess funder compliance requirements and potential areas of exposure and reflect these across C40’s grant management systems (including Salesforce) for review and approval ● Organise grant kick-off and closure meetings with staff from programme, regions, finance, and other teams as relevant ● Provide reactive and proactive support to programmes teams to ensure efficient and effective grant management and compliance from grant signature and kick-off to reporting and closure ● Manage assigned sub-grants, including conducting due diligence and risk assessment of sub-grantees ● Ensure sub-grant processes and procedures are consistently implemented and provide and support to programme teams across the sub-grant management cycle ● Raise compliance issues proactively with Director of Grants for timely redress and course correction ● Develop systems, processes, and/or guidance for improved grant management at C40, with other Grants team members ● Support on restricted grants audits as needed and relevant ● Strengthen and maintain relevant internal trackers and records for grant management across different platforms (Asana, Salesforce, Google Drive) ● Ensure quality information management through timely and regular maintenance of all Grants team platforms and files (Salesforce, Asana, G suite tools) ● Contribute to cross-department collaboration and support within Corporate Services and with other departments (including Fundraising, Programme Management Office, and Programme teams) ● Respond to C40 and funder requests and queries for grants ● Other duties in support of the Grants team as directed or necessary. ● Please note that this position does not currently have any direct reports; however, this may change in the future. Person Specification: ● Significant experience with grant and project management ● Robust experience with institutional and multilateral funders (UK, EU, Nordics, Germany, UN, US, etc.) ● Experience with corporate and philanthropic funders ● Experience in developing and rolling out organisational systems and processes on grant management ● Experience in supporting teams to understand and comply with funder requirements ● Experience in working with downstream partners/subgrantees and subgrant management ● Experience working with a global/international organisations ● Robust analytical, organisational and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail. ● Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities and a delivery-oriented approach ● Works well independently and thrives without constant support ● Strong interpersonal skills and proven track record of working collaboratively and effectively with teams of internal and external stakeholders ● Strong written and verbal communication skills ● Strong skills with general office applications such as Microsoft Office, G Suite, etc. ● Experience using Salesforce or other cloud-based grant/award management software Other Requirements: Applicants must already have the right to work in the listed locations. Moderate travel will be required as part of the role. Reporting To : Director of Grants Term : Indefinite Contract Location : South Africa, United Kingdom Salary : (Grade 3) South Africa ZAR 1,036,800, United Kingdom £63,323 gross per annum Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 2nd of May 2025 at 5pm BST. To learn more about the work of C40 and our cities, please visit www.c40.org, follow us on Twitter @c40cities and like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/C40Cities. For how C40 handles your personal information, please review our Privacy Notice – Recruitment