Charity grants manager jobs
About SPANA
SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.
About this role
The Programmes Quality and Delivery department is a key unit within SPANA’s Global Programmes Directorate (GPD). The team ensures effective oversight of the design and delivery of working animal health and welfare interventions in collaboration with a range of national NGO partners across more than 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Central and South America. SPANA is strengthening the GPD to support partners to develop and deliver transformational and sustainable improvements in working animal welfare.
Reporting to a Senior Programmes Manager, the Programmes Officer provides essential grant administration and project management support to a portfolio of partners, ensuring effective oversight across the lifecycle of grants. This involves developing effective working partnerships remotely and identifying risks and issues that need to be escalated. The Programmes Officer works closely with technical colleagues responsible for Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL), animal health and welfare, education and behaviour change and the wider organisation (e.g., communications, fundraising, advocacy and policy).
Contract, location and salary
This role is a full-time (34.5 hours per week), permanent role. This is a UK based position, with 1-2 days per month (or more if preferred) worked from SPANA's office in London.
The salary for this role is c.£32,000 subject to skills and experience. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK.
Further information and how to apply
Please review the job description for full details including a person specification and information on how to apply. The deadline for applications is 23:59 GTM on Sunday 8 February 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Worldwide Radiology (WWR)
Worldwide Radiology is a registered charity working internationally creating and delivering solutions to enhance access to high quality and appropriate diagnostic imaging tests in low- and middle-income countries.
We’re a small but busy team, mainly based in the UK, working remotely across several countries and time zones. Our work involves close collaboration with international hospitals, universities, and global health partners, with a team of volunteers delivering most of our projects. We’re looking for a Programme Manager to develop and drive forward our project portfolio.
Overview
The Programme Manager role is crucial to the success and development of the charity. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of 6+ Worldwide Radiology projects, operating across Malawi, Ghana and The Gambia.
The Programme Manager will be responsible for quickly grasping the needs of our ongoing programmes, steering them toward desired impact, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, monitoring our impact and managing risks effectively to continue effective delivery across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for working with key stakeholders, including our volunteers, partners and donors to build and nurture strong working relationships.
They will contribute to seeking out further grant opportunities within the sector, working closely with the rest of the programmes team and the fundraising team.
The key responsibilities of this post are as follows:
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Oversee the smooth running of our projects;
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Ensure consistent and appropriate monitoring and evaluation;
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Provide strong, holistic solutions, focused on operational leadership; and
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Support the overall growth and development of the organisation.
Role-Specific Responsibilities
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Provide overall day-to-day management for WWR projects and WWR volunteers, reporting directly to the WWR Director.
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Oversee the development and operational execution of detailed work-plans and budgets for WWR programme activities.
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Track all project milestones, risks and reporting schedules, taking timely action to ensure they are addressed.
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Co-ordinate and deliver project MEAL activities in accordance with our MEAL framework.
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Produce (gather, collate and edit) high quality, timely project progress, annual and donor-specific reports.
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Oversee the management of partnership agreements, data management requirements and contracts in accordance with donor specific and legal requirements.
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Support the identification and securing of new grant opportunities in collaboration with the programmes and fundraising teams.
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Communicate administrative and technical information to WWR project partners in a timely, sensitive and effective manner.
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Assist team members, volunteers, partners and members of the public with queries, demonstrating tact and understanding when dealing with complex and serious issues, delivering a consistently high and appropriate level of service and support to individuals contacting WWR.
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Assist with recruitment, onboarding, induction and management of both UK and international WWR volunteers.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
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Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience.
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Demonstrable experience of adhering to principles, methods, techniques and tools for the effective management and administration of programmes and project lifecycles.
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Experience in grant or contract management in a humanitarian or development environment.
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Demonstrable experience of applying monitoring systems and managing budgets.
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Experience of communicating with a wide range of stakeholders.
Desirable
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Experience working in the nonprofit sector.
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An understanding of global health.
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Experience of working across international partnerships.
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Experience in developing and maintaining effective relationships with international funders, analyse their funding requirements, and work with consortium partners.
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Experience of managing a range of programmes at a middle/senior management level.
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Experience in developing and maintaining relations with institutional donors, analysing their funding requirements, and working with consortium partners.
Person Specifications
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Committed to the values of Worldwide Radiology.
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Self-motivated with a flexible, collaborative & positive work ethic.
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Demonstrable commitments to high professional and quality standards.
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Appreciation for a lean, straightforward, and structured approach to work, avoiding unnecessary complexity.
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Good attention to detail with excellent time management skills.
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Solution focused attitude, proportionate to the challenge and organisational needs and a drive to support others to emulate the same.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building, presentation and analytical skills.
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Ability to take the initiative and work independently while keeping relevant team members fully informed.
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Passionate and committed to equality and diversity.
Other Requirements
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Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
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Able to travel within the UK (international travel is desirable, but not essential)
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Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the service
How to Apply
Applicants interested in this role should send the following attachments by email:
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Their CV (max 2 pages)
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Letter of motivation (max 2 pages)
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The names, contact numbers and addresses of 2 referees (please state if you are not happy for them to be contacted at this stage)
Interviews will be held in person in Liverpool w/c 16th February .
Please note applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Worldwide Radiology is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this role but aren’t sure you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply - we’d love to hear from you.
We recognise that some candidates may use AI tools to help prepare their application. If so, please include a brief note in your cover letter to let us know how you used them. We appreciate transparency and are most interested in hearing your authentic voice.
We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Applicants interested in this role should send the following attachments by email:
- Their CV (max 2 pages)
- Letter of motivation (max 2 pages)
- The names, contact numbers and addresses of 2 referees (please state if you are not happy for them to be contacted at this stage)
Our mission is to improve diagnostic medical imaging capability in low and middle-income countries to enhance health outcomes


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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a Community Fundraising Manager who will focus on leadership and net income growth of the Community Fundraising (CFR) team, who are based across the UK. The post holder will lead and manage the three regional engagement Officers, taking responsibility in actively supporting them to achieve in their posts.
To succeed in the role, you will need entrepreneurial thinking as well as being able to collaborate with colleagues across the UK to ensure consistent support for staff and volunteers, ensuring our community fundraising activities are delivered well, in a timely manner whilst always being mindful of the return on investment. The Community Fundraising Manager will be responsible for the delivery and growth of this area of fundraising and will be expected to meeting annual income targets and ensuring effective budget management.
About the RNRMC
RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.
Experience and Background
You will have a minimum of three years’ experience in Community Fundraising or a similar fundraising role, with experience in leading geographically dispersed teams and driving sustainable income growth within a charity or nonprofit setting. You should have a strong track record in managing and developing staff, ideally having overseen regional or community-based officers, with the ability to motivate, coach, and support individuals to achieve fundraising goals. Experience in community fundraising is essential, including planning and delivering a portfolio of activities, nurturing supporter relationships, and ensuring volunteers receive consistent, high-quality support. The role also requires proven ability in budget management, forecasting, and meeting annual income targets.
Success in this role calls for an entrepreneurial and strategic mindset, capable of identifying new opportunities for income generation while ensuring strong return on investment. The post holder must be highly collaborative, able to work effectively with colleagues across regions to drive alignment and deliver well-coordinated campaigns. Strong organisational and project-management skills are key, enabling the manager to oversee multiple initiatives delivered on time and to a high standard. Ultimately, the role requires a confident leader who can balance creativity with operational excellence, ensuring the community fundraising programme continues to grow and deliver meaningful impact.
Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.
Hours of Work
Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday.
We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working.
Salary
The annual salary range for the post is between £35,000 up to £42,000 per annum, depending upon experience.
Benefits
6 weeks holiday, plus bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre
Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day
Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service)
Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period)
A generous non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period)
Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period)
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Grants Manager
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – London EC1Y/Home
Join MQ and help transform mental health research.
We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.
We're now hiring a Grants Manager, who will play a key role in the delivery and development of MQ’s research funding programmes. Working under the direction of the Programme lead, you will take day-to-day ownership of capacity building initiatives and funding programmes, managing activity across the full grants lifecycle from funding call design through to award completion, learning, and reporting.
The role combines hands-on programme coordination with increasing responsibility for project planning, stakeholder engagement, decision-making support, and continuous improvement. The right person will be passionate about tackling mental health, and driven to ensure that all projects happen to the highest possible standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme & Grant Management – Develop and maintain project and programme plans, including objectives, timelines, stakeholders, and monitoring. Coordinate the delivery of assigned funding programmes and projects across the full grants lifecycle.
- Partnership Management – Support new research initiatives, working with consortium partners to ensure high-quality execution and learning.
- Relationship Management – Act as a primary point of contact for applicants, awardees, and external collaborators. Support post-award grant management, including monitoring progress, reviewing reports, flagging risks, and preparing award letters and official communications to grant recipients.
- Impact Management & Reporting – Support impact tracking, monitoring, and reporting across funded programmes, including coordinating and reviewing Research.
- Grant Calls, Peer Review & Committees – Support the planning and delivery of funding calls, including documentation, timelines, and assessment processes.
- Financial, Systems & Process Support – Support award contracting and work with Finance to coordinate payments and monitor grant spend. Use and maintain the grants management system (FlexiGrant), ensuring accurate records and reporting.
- Engagement & Learning – Support the delivery of launch events, workshops, and conferences and engagement with lived experience experts across programmes. Also, prepare engagement letters and supporting materials for lived experience experts, ensuring expectations and commitments are clearly communicated.
Person Specification
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience in grants management, programme coordination, research funding, or a related role.
- Experience managing projects or programmes with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting to diverse audiences.
- Understanding of academic research processes and experience engaging with universities, research institutions, or research charities.
- Good organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Financial awareness, with experience supporting budgets, invoices, or grant spend.
- Confidence using digital systems, databases, and grants management or CRM platforms (or ability to learn quickly).
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively and escalating issues appropriately.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to high-quality delivery.
- Interest in mental health research and inclusive engagement, including working with lived experience communities.
Why Join MQ?
We offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.
Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.
We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.
Benefits
- Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
- Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 31 days (inc. office closure between Xmas and New Year) plus bank holidays.
- Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
- Virtual GP & Other wellbeing services - Get quick GP appointments and support with cancer and caring responsibilities through our Zurich benefits scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
- Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
- Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
- Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
- Life Assurance - Up to 4 x your salary in the event of death in service.
- Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
- Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. HR also runs internal management development sessions for all staff.
Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026
Please note we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.
Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
No agencies please.
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Salary - £41,445 - £48,352
Hours - Full-time
Benefits - Excellent package including 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
We believe that people’s sight matters and wish to strengthen our committed and passionate team by appointing a grants officer to our grants and research team.
We are the main grant-making and fundraising charity for Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Moorfields) and its academic partner UCL (in particular the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology), two world-leading institutions. The majority of our support funds innovation and research into eye health, and we have an emphasis on building capacity and developing the careers of researchers and clinicians.
We have ambitious plans. We have put into action a five-year business plan that is supporting our growth from raising and funding around £6 million annually to becoming a £10 million a year charity.
This is an exciting opportunity for a grants officer to bring enthusiasm and experience to our dedicated team, following robust and effective processes to select and award the most impactful projects and programmes, and collaborating with a number of varied stakeholders.
About the role
You will be joining a friendly and supportive grants and research team who are committed to ensuring the charity has robust grant making mechanisms to determine best use of charitable funding together with monitoring and evaluating projects and programmes.
You will be the primary point of contact for applicants and other stakeholders throughout the grant management process, ensuring they are supported and managed in a professional and timely manner. This would include communicating feedback to applicants on funding proposals following decision making. You will support development of content that advertises funding opportunities and showcases the impact of the charity's funding.
Our close proximity, and working relationships, with Moorfields and its academic partner UCL (in particular the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) are very important to this role. A successful candidate will enjoy working with academics, clinicians and other hospital staff, supporting their engagement with, and applications to, our funding programmes.
About you
You will have ambition to develop or expand your career in grants management within a growing grant-making charity. You will have a qualification in a biomedical sciences/health subject.
- You will also have research experience in an academic or clinical setting and an understanding of research funding processes in a grant-making charity.
- You will be an excellent communicator, able to build confident working relationships at all levels. An ability to network and liaise with scientific, clinical and research communities will be key to your success in this role.
To apply
Your application should include your CV and your cover letter response (up to 500 words in total) to the following questions:
› What attracts you to this role and Moorfields Eye Charity?
› How your experience applies to this role?
If you think you could do the role, but don’t have all the desirable experience, we would still welcome an application from you.
The closing date for applications is Monday 19 January 2026.
Interviews are expected to be between 2 and 13 February 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity Accountant
Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £54,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon - Fri
What you'll be doing
We are seeking a Charity Accountant to take ownership of all financial aspects of CWGF and Trading Company, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, Charity Commission regulations, and financial best practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic, evolving organisation where your expertise will make a real impact.
As part of the Commission's Headquarters (HQ) finance team, you will also provide financial support to HQ, contributing to a range of finance-related activities and projects.
- Financial Management - Oversee financial operations for both CWGF and Trading Company, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
- Compliance & Reporting - Ensure adherence to charity accounting regulations and reporting requirements, producing financial statements and reports in line with the Charity Commission's guidelines.
- Budgeting & Forecasting - Prepare budgets and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
- Fundraising & Grants - Support the management of income streams, including donations, grants, and trading activities, ensuring proper financial oversight.
- Audit & Governance - Work closely with auditors, trustees, and senior management to ensure strong financial governance and controls.
What you need to have
If you are a qualified accountant and have experience in a similar role we'd love to hear from you.
Who we are
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) is the charitable arm of the CWGC. The CWGF highlights the work of the CWGC through projects that engage new audiences and find innovative ways to involve the community - through education and outreach, voluntary activity, arts and heritage projects, local research and partnership working.
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30
- Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%
- Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes
How to apply
Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate.
We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.
World Veterinary Service – Corporate Partnerships Manager
Location: Remote or hybrid, with monthly meetings at Dorset office and regular travel for meetings with donors.
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Worldwide Veterinary Service – which helps animals in places where no one else can - is seeking an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to support the growth of their corporate fundraising programme.
Worldwide Veterinary Service (WVS) champions animal welfare around the world, sending vets where they are needed most, providing expert veterinary training in hard-to-reach places, and shipping urgent aid supplies worldwide. Last year they treated over 103,000 animals, trained over 2,800 vets and vaccinated over 1.2 m dogs against rabies.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will lead on the development and delivery of the charity’s corporate fundraising strategy, shaping a high-potential income stream to create impactful partnerships with businesses that align with WVS’s mission and values. The role will be responsible for identifying, research and approaching prospective corporate partners to build a strong new business pipeline and managing and nurturing existing corporate relationships to ensure long-term engagement and growth. The post holder will also work with partners to deliver engaging employee and customer campaigns, sponsorships and strategic alliances.
The ideal candidate will be a natural networker, commercially savvy, and motivated by making a positive impact through business partnerships. You’ll have experience building mutually beneficial corporate relationships and will thrive on identifying shared value opportunities. While the primary focus is on corporate partnerships, the post-holder will also provide support across other philanthropic income streams - particularly major donors and trusts and foundations - contributing to ambitious fundraising goals. Finally, candidates for this role must be adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity and the dynamic, fast-moving environment of this growing charity.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional who wants to make lasting improvements to the lives of animals around the world.
Trusts & Grants Lead
Salary: £34,540 per annum
Location: Midlands Wide (Birmingham B24, Leicester LE18, Nottingham NG7)
Benefits: 25 days holiday, pro-rata, 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution including Life Cover, Occupational Sick Pay Benefits & Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Leave and Pay, plus more
Reporting to: Trusts, Grants & Foundations Fundraising Manager
FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to 650 local charities and community organisations, feeding 60,000 people every week. We also invest in communities, providing education, training and volunteering opportunities, helping over 700 individuals to date to build a better future. Together, we’re fighting hunger, reducing food waste and creating opportunities across the Midlands. Learn more here or read our latest Annual Report Snapshot by going to our website.
The Role
The Trusts & Grants Lead is responsible for delivering income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders through proactive prospect research, high quality applications, relationship management and timely reporting, contributing directly to FareShare Midlands’ income targets and growth plans.
Trusts & Grants Delivery
- Manage a portfolio of trust, foundation and grant funders
- Writing applications and reports
- Budget management for restricted funds
- Working with FSM and FSUK colleagues on bids
- Build strong relationships with programme officers, grant managers, funding panels.
- Managing restricted funding compliance
- Coordinating evaluation and evidence collection for funder reports
- Monitoring funder requirements and deadlines
Pipeline Development & Prospect Research
- Identify a pipeline of new opportunities in trusts, grants, foundations and corporate to secure new income for FareShare Midlands
- Maintain a rolling 12 to 18 month pipeline
- Regular prospect research using databases (e.g. funds online, the charity commission website, idox etc)
- Prioritising opportunities by value, likelihood and strategic fit
- Assisting on project development working with colleagues to build in the needs and preferences of funders to ensure projects can attract support
Funder Stewardship & Reporting
- Professional stewardship of trusts and foundations funders
- Managing funder communications in line with grant agreements
- Working with the stewardship officer and comms team to identify and develop impact stories and relevant data.
Communication
- Writing funder-facing materials
- Ensuring clarity, evidence and compliance in all submissions
- Coordinating case studies and impact data for bids
Compliance, Monitoring & Administration
Application tracker ownership
- Reporting calendar management
- Income forecasting for trusts & grants
- Document management for funder requirements
You will be successful in this role by:
- Consistently securing income from trusts, foundations and statutory funders in line with agreed targets
- Maintaining a strong, well-researched pipeline of trust and grant opportunities
- Submitting high-quality funding applications and reports to deadline
- Achieving a healthy success rate across applications through strong prospecting and proposal quality
- Ensuring full compliance with restricted funding requirements
- Building positive, professional relationships with funding partners
- Providing accurate income forecasting and pipeline reporting
- Bringing creativity and passion in communicating FSM’s central mission to inspire funders to support us.
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of restricted funding
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Strong analytical and written skills
- Confidence working with budgets and impact data
- Experience of supporting or developing fundraising partnerships and maximising fundraising opportunities
- Experience of securing gifts from trusts, grants and foundations
- Experience in writing compelling funding applications and impact reporting
- Experience in prospecting for new business and stewarding donors face to face
- Willingness to work flexibly including events and occasional weekends.
- To subscribe to the ethos, vision and mission of FareShare Midlands
- Full clean driving license and have access to a vehicle so that travel between depots or to stakeholder meetings is possible (all travel costs reimbursed)
Skills, knowledge and abilities
- Knowledge of trust, grant and foundation fundraising, particularly around restricted funding
- Excellent communication skills, good persuading skills and good writing skills
- Excellent numeracy skills and use of Excel
- Good relationship building skills, both inside and outside an organisation
- Ability to work to meet objectives and deadlines
- Ability and experience of working well in a team
Values and behaviours
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities
- An appreciation of FareShare Midlands’ mission and vision
- Flexibility of approach and ability to work in a team
- Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations, with both internal and external audiences
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this role, please create a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability and to explain your interest in both the job and FareShare Midlands. Please send your supporting statement with a copy of your CV.
We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands.
Closing date for applications is Friday 23rd January 2025.
We redistribute good quality surplus food which would otherwise go to waste and also support people to find work through our employability programme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About SPANA
SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.
About this role
SPANA is investing in its Grants and Compliance function to strengthen financial oversight and accountability across its global partnerships. The Grants and Compliance team plays a critical role in safeguarding resources, supporting partners and ensuring compliance with donor requirements and SPANA’s internal policies. The team works closely with colleagues across departments and with partner organisations to deliver impactful programmes for the welfare of working animals worldwide.
Reporting to the Grants Compliance Manager, the Grants Finance Officer is a key role within this function. The position ensures robust financial management of grants and partner funding by reviewing financial reports, conducting compliance checks and supporting partners with capacity building. The role also maintains accurate grant records, assists with due diligence and contributes to risk assessments and audit processes. By providing clear financial support and guidance, the Grants Finance Officer helps SPANA and its partners meet donor expectations and strengthen accountability, ultimately enabling better programme delivery and impact.
Contract, location and salary
This is a UK based, permanent, full-time (34.5 hours per week) role, and current right to work in the UK is required. This is a hybrid position with regular attendance (1-2 days per month or more if preferred) in our London office.
The salary for this position is c.£34,000 per annum subject to skills and experience.
Full details and how to apply
Please review the job description for full details including a person specification. The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
If you are a whizz with Excel and adept at getting the most from complex databases, but also a great communicator and administrator (confident responding to many varied queries, super organised and passionate about process improvement), we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
The Society for Endocrinology is a UK charity and membership organisation that brings together scientists, clinicians, and nurses who work with hormones, to improve lives. Hormones matter; they control almost every function in the body, and when things go wrong, they cause some of the most common - and some of the rarest - health conditions.
We empower healthcare professionals and researchers to stay at the cutting edge of science and patient care. We also support other national and international endocrine organisations (our clients) to deliver their own impactful work.
As a medium-sized charity with a friendly, supportive and flexible culture, we work collaboratively to make a big difference and build a strong global endocrine community. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all team members feel valued, respected and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
The role is full-time, but please let us know if you would like us to consider part-time.
The Role
Are you passionate about combining data expertise with exceptional customer service? We’re looking for a Membership and CRM Officer who loves data as much as people—combining advanced Excel skills and database expertise with outstanding communication and administrative skills.
You will independently manage membership subscription processes and grants administration, respond to member queries and ensure our CRM systems run smoothly. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a mission-driven organisation.
What You’ll Do
· Administer membership applications, renewals, and payments
· Provide excellent support to members and delegates and respond to enquiries
· Maintain, troubleshoot and optimise multiple CRM systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance
· Develop and generate reports and insights to inform decision-making
· Support grants administration and committee processes
· Collaborate across teams to improve systems and member engagement
Please see full job description for more details.
What We’re Looking For
· Customer service skills and professional written and verbal communication
· Proficiency with Microsoft suite
· Advanced Excel skills (Power BI experience is a bonus)
· Proven experience managing CRM systems and complex databases
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
· Customer- and solutions-focused mindset with the ability to build positive relationships
· Experience in membership/subscription administration or similar is desirable
Why Join Us?
· Hybrid working - Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the North Bristol office (with flexibility where needed)
· Flexitime system
· 26 days annual leave minimum, plus bank holidays
· Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan – private GP, cash back for dentist, opticians, physio and more
· Salary Extras scheme
· Refer a friend scheme
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Be part of a charity that makes a difference in healthcare
· Collaborative and supportive team environment
We aim to conduct first-round interviews via Teams call week commencing 2 February. In-person interviews will follow before the successful candidate is selected.
We are happy to answer your questions prior to application.
We bring together the global endocrine community to share ideas and advance hormone science and practice
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Citizens Advice Canterbury District is looking for a Finance Manager to join the newly formed Citizens Advice North East Kent. As such you may be required to work from any of these Citizens Advice locations: Swale, Canterbury District and Thanet and remotely, as required.
We are looking for someone who will provide a full financial management service to ensure Citizens Advice North East Kent operates effectively and is compliant with all legal and sector requirements, ensuring that accurate and timely financial information is produced for the Chief Executive Officer, the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
This is a newly created post within our organisations, established as we undergo significant structural changes and merge our three districts into a single entity. The transition requires dedicated financial expertise; therefore, we are looking to appoint a Finance Manager who will play a key role in supporting and influencing this organisational change. The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the financial monitoring and reporting of our newly formed organisation and ensuring robust financial management throughout the transition and beyond. You will need to ensure the sharing of financial knowledge and reports amongst senior colleagues so that they can understand financial implications of decisions. The post is open to some remote working as well as those able to work in our geographic locations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Music & Arts Production (MAP) is a creative, inspirational and transformative charity that provides alternative education for young people, who are at risk of exclusion from mainstream school. They enable access to the arts, for those who may not otherwise have the opportunity.
This transformative charity pioneers creative education, inspires young people to reach their potential and offers qualifications as well as first-hand experience! Based out of the ‘Hope House and Foundry’ in Leeds the charity offers a vibrant and creative space for young people across the city. Do you want to play a role in further enabling the growth of this organisation?
We are delighted to be partnering with MAP in their search for a Trusts and Grants Manager. This is a fantastic new role that will have a huge impact on the future of this incredible charity.
The Role
The Trusts and Grants Manager will play a vital role in the next chapter of MAP’s development. You will work closely with the Project Directors to identify and implement funding opportunities in line with strategic objectives and targets. The main duties will include:
- Generating income from trusts and foundations to meet set targets
- Preparing and submitting grant applications to trusts, foundations and corporate funders
- Maintaining and developing a funding pipeline
- Stewarding supporters and preparing timely delivery and outcome reports
- Collaborating with the management team, volunteers, partners and a skilled board of trustees to maximise fundraising initiatives.
The Person
We are looking for an experienced and creative Trusts and Grants Manager, with a proven track record in bid writing and donor cultivation. You should be able to demonstrate your experience in meeting income targets, and in securing gifts of five figures and above from trusts, foundations or the public sector.
You must have exceptional written and spoken communication skills, with the confidence to represent MAP at networking events across the region. As well as the ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, an ability to use AI to support fundraising activity would also be advantageous.
Why MAP?
You will be joining MAP’s small but dynamic, dedicated and ambitious team at an exciting time of growth as they develop their education programme and significantly grow their events offer. The charity promotes a culture of creativity and empowerment and with this role comes the potential to grow with the charity, playing a vital part in the success of it’s future!
As Trusts and Grants Manager you will be well supported, hugely valued and have the scope to shape not only the future of the charity, but the role as you develop within it.
If this sounds like the opportunity for the next phase of your career, then get in touch! Apply here, or get in contact with Charlie, Leanne or Jen at Charity Horizons for more information.
Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Jen or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.
Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.
Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.
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Grants Manager
We are seeking an experienced grants professional to manage and develop a portfolio of funding that supports equity in palliative care and disability.
Position: Grants Manager
Salary: £58,177 per annum
Location: Hybrid, London
Hours: Part time. Full time options may be available by combining with another Trust role - Flexible working options may include working from home, compressed hours or term time working.
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Generous pension scheme with a 12% employer contribution, life assurance, income protection, private health and dental cover, annual health checks, employee assistance support and a strong focus on work life balance.
Closing date: 12pm, Tuesday 20 January 2026
Interview dates: 26th, 28th, 29th January – first round interviews, online. 3rd February – second round interviews, in person at offices in Victoria.
About the role
This is an important role within an established charitable trust focused on equity, particularly in palliative care and disability across the UK and Africa. You will manage grants from initial assessment through to monitoring and learning, while building strong and supportive relationships with funded partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a portfolio of grants including assessment, award and ongoing monitoring
- Building positive and supportive relationships with applicants and funded organisations
- Undertaking due diligence and assessing organisational capability and need
- Preparing clear summaries, papers and funding recommendations
- Monitoring progress, reviewing reports and identifying learning and impact
- Identifying opportunities to strengthen projects and support grantees
- Contributing to the development and improvement of grant making processes and systems
- Deputising for the Head of Programmes when required
About you
You will bring experience of grant making and a thoughtful, analytical approach to funding decisions, alongside strong interpersonal skills.
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience of grant making or managing grant programmes
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess information objectively
- Excellent relationship building and communication skills
- Good judgement, curiosity and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Empathy and a genuine commitment to working with people with lived experience of illness, disability and bereavement
About the organisation
The Trust is an independent funder working in the UK and Africa, with a clear ambition to achieve equity in palliative care and improve the lives of disabled children and young people. It operates as part of a wider family of charitable trusts and is based in shared offices in central London. The organisation is known for its inclusive culture, flexible working approach and strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
Guaranteed interview scheme
The organisation is committed to inclusion and accessibility. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview, supporting the removal of barriers within recruitment processes.
Use of AI in applications
Applications are reviewed by people, not systems. While AI tools may be used in a supportive way, applicants are encouraged to present their skills, experience and values authentically and in their own voice.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Grants Officer, Programme Manager, Funding Manager, Trusts Manager, Philanthropy Manager, Senior Grants Officer, Programme Officer, Impact and Learning Manager, Funding and Partnerships Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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We’re seeking an experienced charity leader to work with our partner charities, Lintel Trust in Scotland and Lifting Lives in England & Wales.
As an experienced, motivated charity leader you will drive LHCPGs charitable aspirations through working with our partner charities, Lintel Trust in Scotland and Lifting Lives in England and Wales, so helping us deliver meaningful community benefit across the UK.
In this central role, that will require some travel as you attend meetings in Edinburgh and Uxbridge offices, you will ensure governance, lead strategic development, build partnerships, and support and facilitate fundraising and operational activity, ensuring our charitable work continues to improve lives and places.
What You’ll Do
- Lead governance, statutory compliance, and Trustee support across both Trusts.
- Work with Trustees to develop charity strategies, policies, and risk management frameworks.
- Support the grant-making and reporting processes, ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Build strong partnerships and represent the Trusts at events and sector forums.
- Drive fundraising and income generation to expand charitable impact.
- Oversee marketing, digital presence, and communications.
- Line manage the Charities Liaison Coordinator and foster a collaborative team culture.
What You Need
- Strong knowledge of charity regulation (OSCR and/or Charity Commission).
- Experience running or overseeing a charity and working with Trustees.
- Proven fundraising, grant assessment, and budget management experience.
- Excellent communication, report writing and relationship-building skills.
- Experience in marketing, events and digital content management.
- Understanding of social value, housing issues, and community-focused work.
- Desirable: public sector/housing experience and degree-level qualification.
What we offer
A highly competitive total reward package alongside salary to include:
- Competitive salary and an exceptional pension contribution
- Car allowance of £5740 pa
- £300 wellbeing allowance
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 34 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
- Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan (post-probation)
- Flexible working including 10 “work from anywhere” days
- £1000 annual training budget, volunteering leave, and more
Apply now to help shape the future impact of LHCPG’s charitable partnerships and deliver lasting social value across communities.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this posting early if a suitable candidate is found.
We improve lives and places through the impact of our products & services and social value generated through our community benefit funding & activity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Brilliant opportunity to join a young and growing charity at an exciting point in its evolution, and to help establish Crystal Palace Park as an exemplar in urban park management, community-led regeneration and cultural and heritage programming whilst restoring its position as one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in a finance function and who has skills in office management and administration.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the role is responsible for bookkeeping, credit control, HR administration and ensuring the smooth running of the office (ranging from ensuring there is milk in the fridge to ordering stationery and managing IT requests). As a key point of contact for callers and visitors an awareness of excellent customer service will also be needed. The role is very varied and will
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