About the Role

It is a very exciting time for Leonard Cheshire’s International Team with our ambitious but well-planned growth strategy beginning to gain momentum. We are looking for people to join us on this journey of growth.

If you like variety in your daily work this is the role for you! You will be involved in the creative process of designing projects and writing proposals while exercising your negotiation skills with our partners.

The Programme Funding Manager (Programme Design and Funding Specialist) will be supporting the development of our programmes by designing projects and preparing bid packages for institutional donors such as FCDO, USAID, EC.

The role is expected to lead the development of proposals from needs assessment to submission to donors and to provide support to bids led by other fundraising colleagues. This is a hands-on high-energy role, and one that can add significant value to Leonard Cheshire’s amazing work!

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire who are excited by this opportunity to make a difference to the lives of people with a disability.

About Leonard Cheshire

We are Leonard Cheshire – supporting individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. We are at the heart of local life – opening doors to opportunity, choice, and support in communities around the globe.

Through pioneering research and innovation, we are building a fairer, more inclusive society, one that recognises the positive contributions we all make, and where we are all proud to play our part. Our international development programmes support children in school and disabled adults into employment across Africa and Asia.

About You

You must be passionate about making a difference in people’s lives! You will have demonstrable experience of being successful in programme funding roles and have risen through the ranks working in programmes, fundraising, or MEAL roles.

You will bring significant experience of leading design processes to develop new projects or programmes. You will have a strong track record of preparing and submitting successful proposals to institutional donors including development of tools such as theory of change, log-frames, budgets, concept notes and full proposals. You will ideally have experience of working in an international NGO and of developing and sustaining external partnerships and networks.

You will have an eye for detail, enjoy analysis and problem solving, and have excellent interpersonal skills. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as be confident at public speaking and workshop facilitation. You will also be a strategic thinker able to think out of the box.

You will have a “going the extra mile” attitude and will be ready to challenge and be challenged. Good sense of humour always a bonus.

You will have a good understanding of impact measurement and have a strong commitment to working within a safeguarding framework. You must have a passion for diversity and inclusion with an understanding of equal rights and equal opportunities.

What we Offer

• Fair and competitive pay rates within the sector
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover
• Substantial annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

Closing date: 19 December 2021 

* No agencies please *

I. Position Summary
The Grants Associate will support Malala Fund’s grants administration as an integral member of the Programmes Team. Working directly with members of the Grants Team, they will support the grant portfolio through due diligence, preparation of grant materials and data management of awarded and proposed grants; and will assist the team in the management of Malala Fund grantmaking initiatives, work plans and budgets. They will support administration of the online grants management system to ensure system accessibility and grants data accuracy. The ideal candidate is a highly organised individual with strong analytical skills who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, diverse environment.

II. Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Manages  due diligence of grant applicants; including ensuring financial, legal and administrative compliance.
• Prepares grant agreements and grant disbursement requests.
• Ensures grant files are accurate and current across multiple data storage platforms.
• Assembles grant data for internal and external Malala Fund stakeholders.
• Manages grantmaking calendar, work plans and assists with monitoring grant portfolio budgets.
• Conducts research to advance programme development.
• Assumes other grants management responsibilities as needed.

Grants System Administration

• Supports with the administration of the grantmaking database system to ensure grants data accuracy.
• Configures and modifies system forms, processes, and workflows to support new program initiatives or process changes.

Organisational Culture

• Upholds the values of Malala Fund.
• Actively contributes to making Malala Fund a diverse and equitable workplace through inclusive practice and openness to different perspectives, cultures and ideas.
• Maintains behaviour and conduct that uphold the highest standards for safeguarding, professionally and personally.
• Acts as a role model for a ‘learning organisation’ culture by seeking insight and using problems as opportunities to learn.

III.  Knowledge, Experience and Behaviours

Essential

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 1 year of related experience OR demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with budgets and financial information.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple projects and meet deadlines across multiple time zones.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Google Suite.
• Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with issues in international education, girls’ empowerment and international development.
• Strong commitment to Malala Fund’s mission, purpose and values.
• Strong commitment to gender equality, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, decolonisation and social justice
• Strong commitment to professional development and continued learning.
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and in collaboration with colleagues at all levels across departments and external stakeholders.

Desirable

• Working knowledge of any language(s) relevant to Malala Fund’s work
• Prior technical experience using a Grant Management System is a plus.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Malala Fund is committed to racial equity and social justice. We actively seek applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities, to provide a wide range of perspectives, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates who have lived in countries in which Malala Fund is operating.

Note: This position is eligible for immigration sponsorship in the U.K.

IV. About Malala Fund

Registered as a public charity in the U.K. and U.S., Malala Fund is working toward a world where all girls can learn and lead. With more than 130 million girls out of school today, we're breaking down barriers that hold girls back.

Malala Fund advocates for resources and policy changes needed to give all girls a secondary education. The girls we serve have high goals for themselves and we have high expectations for leaders who can help them. We invest in local education leaders and front-line organisations — the people who best understand girls in their communities — in regions where most girls are missing out on secondary school. We give girls the tools they need to advocate for education and equality in their communities and a platform for the world to hear their voices. We believe girls should speak for themselves and tell leaders what they need to learn and achieve their potential.

V. How to Apply

Please submit your resume and responses to the below prompts through the application link by 3 January 2022.

Please note that due to the very high number of applications we receive when positions are posted, we are only able to respond directly to candidates with whom we wish to move forward in the interview process.

Malala Fund is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identities, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of Malala Fund.

Malala Fund is committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organisation. Malala Fund has a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with Malala Fund or on our behalf are able to work in an environment that is free from harm. To this end, Malala Fund reserves the right to conduct background checks on prospective and current employees.

We are seeking an experienced Grants & Trusts Fundraiser to implement a fundraising strategy focussed on trusts & foundations. This vital role will help to enable the continuation of our range of innovative projects working with communities across Bristol, as well as making possible the next phase of our growth.

The successful candidate will be highly motivated and organised; an excellent bid-writer with proven experience of securing grants. You will be responsible for carrying out detailed prospective grant research, making new grant applications, collecting project data and all grant reporting. You will use your excellent communication skills to develop the organisation’s case for support and complete impactful applications.

To be successful in this role you will have experience of raising income from trusts & foundations, together with excellent research, communication and relationship development skills. You will also be comfortable working in a team and taking initiative and responsibility.

Hours: 1.5 days per week (11.25 hours), with flexibility on which days you work

Location: Flexibility for remote working or working in our office, with monthly meeting at Easton Family Centre, Bristol

​Probation period: 6 months

We are looking for an experienced project manager to become our Grants and Learning Manager (maternity cover). This role will help support relationships with the many organisations we currently fund. You will help assess proposals, review projects and maintain close links with our partners. You will also support the development and implementation of our learning strategy. 

You will need to have demonstrable project management experience, be sharply analytical, highly organised, have excellent written and verbal skills and a commitment to addressing fundamental social issues. Experience and understanding of the ‘not for profit’ sector is essential. Knowledge and understanding of ethical issues relating to financial systems or the economy would be an advantage. Balancing the ability to work independently with effective teamwork will be key to success at the Foundation.

Location
The post is based in York and is flexible with regards to the balance of home or office-based working. The post holder would be expected to travel within the UK from time to time and attend quarterly Trustee meetings in London. The post is for 3-4 days per week; flexible working arrangements are available.

We welcome applicants from all age groups and backgrounds and are committed to flexible working arrangements. We are a Living Wage employer.

Deadline for applications: 12noon on Wednesday 15th December 2021

Please note, we will always acknowledge receipt of your application. Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 17th January 2022

About Us

The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK - we’re proud to award money raised by players of The National Lottery  to communities across the UK.

At the heart of everything we do is the belief that when people are in the lead, communities thrive. National Lottery funding is open to everyone and we’re privileged to be able to work with the smallest of grassroots groups right up to large UK-wide charities and community groups. 

We support a wide range of projects with grants ranging from as little as £500 to multi-million-pound programmes.

Last year alone we gave out over half a billion pounds (£588.2 million) of National Lottery funding to over 14,000 community projects across the UK, enabling even more people and communities to bring their ideas and ambitions to life. Over eight in ten (83%) of our grants were for less than £10k, going to grassroots groups and charities.

We are here to support people and communities through bad times as well as good – and that has never been so important as this year. Thanks to National Lottery players, we’ve been able to respond quickly and positively to communities working hard to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Their efforts have been humbling and inspiring and we’re delighted to have been able to help by distributing over £400 million pounds in National Lottery funding alone across the UK since the first lockdown began in March 2020.

About the Role

 

We are looking for a new Funding Officer to cover areas within Essex (the team is based remotely across Essex and Hertfordshire). The role will join a passionate, vibrant and friendly team and be part of ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places locally.  

As part of our funding team you will assess applications for funding and manage grants from our Reaching Communities and Partnerships programme. You will use your local knowledge and experience, and the experience of our grant holders and local stakeholders, to ensure we are making the best decisions on the grants we make. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.

You will gain an understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding programmes. You will be responsible for your own caseload; liaise with grant recipients, visit projects, identify and manage risks, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact.

You will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our applicants and grant holders by providing advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations.

You’ll also need to work within the Fund’s policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, and in a way that is in line with our vision and principles.

You will represent the Fund within your local area including at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together. You will share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact as a grant maker. You’ll be part of a team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of several other Funding Officers.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time; 37 Hours per week, flexible working considered. Part-time considered at minimum 3 days.

Interview Date: W/C 10th January

Salary: £25,282 - £26,500

Location: Essex and Hertfordshire on a mobile basis. Travel (majority within the patch - occasionally to London)

Essential Criteria

 

We are looking for local talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who share our values and are passionate about making a difference through our funding. Whether through lived or gained experience you will really understand the communities we work with.

You will have:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence to operate in a wide range of environments
• Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at several different levels with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion
• Confidence to use your judgement, take initiative and challenge when appropriate

Ideally you will live within the geographical area you are covering and have excellent knowledge of that area. You will be expected to work from several locations across the area, including your home and our offices with the expectation that you will be flexible in order to get the best outcomes for our customers.

Desirable Criteria

 

You will need to provide 3 desirable points, and these should correlate with the agreed job profile.

• Knowledge of the local areas you would be covering and their charity sectors. Experience working with underrepresented communities in the area is particularly desirable.
• Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.
• Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes.
• An ability to manage your own workload with minimal 

For You

 

We seek to develop our staff and offer a wide range of personal development opportunities.

We offer a wide range of generous benefits including:

• Generous annual leave and company pension scheme
• Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Season ticket and cycle to work loans
• Paid volunteering leave

Equal Opportunities

 

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

Equality, diversity and inclusion in our grant-making, and amongst our people, are all vital to our success in supporting people and communities to thrive.  We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with.  We are committed to being an inclusive and great place to work, and recognise our people come from diverse backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident employer and positively welcome applications from disabled people.

Funding Officer

City Bridge Trust – 3 x 18-month contracts

£30,440- £34,240 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting) depending on experience

Ref: TC930 

About us

For 25 years, we have worked collaboratively and proactively to ensure we do everything we can to support communities in London not just to survive but thrive. We are proud of our commitment and track record in tackling inequality and reaching the most marginalised people in London. We adapt and learn to ensure we make the most effective grants, and act responsively to ensure our work improves lives across the city for years to come. This requires a talented team within CBT and we are proud to have great people working with us.  Join our dynamic team, and you too can help create a London that works for everyone.

The role

This is a varied and dynamic role that will build your skills and experience across administration, stakeholder management and charitable funding. As part of a team of Funding Officers, you’ll work collaboratively to provide core business services within CBT, helping us deliver our ambitious funding strategy. This includes administrative support, providing advice to those receiving or seeking funding and supporting the monitoring of our grants portfolio.

You’ll also be dealing with detailed enquiries from a wide range of stakeholders, including Members of the City of London Corporation and senior Corporation staff, drawing on your expert knowledge and relationship management skills. Supporting other team members is an important part of the role.  But just as much, you’ll take on your own training and find ways to continually improve our service.

About you

In terms of experience, you’ll be well-versed in providing administrative support to charitable or similar organisations and providing advice to stakeholders of all levels. You should also have experience working collaboratively in small teams, along with data input and data management.

You’ll also have sound written and verbal communication skills and excellent IT literacy. An effective problem-solver, you’ll be able to manage competing deadlines without losing the quality of your work. You should also be educated to A level standard or equivalent and have a good knowledge of funding in the voluntary and community sectors.

The CBT team works flexibly and encourages applications on the basis of job share. One of our key priorities is to build a more inclusive team and we welcome applications from communities not currently well represented in the funding sector.

To apply online, please click the Apply Button

Closing date: 12 noon on 30 December 2021

The City of London is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Trusts and Grants Lead

£30,451 per annum pro rata

22.5 hours per week

Fixed term to May 2023

Leeds

Ref: INSOB682886

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our passionate and dynamic Development Team as a Trust and Grants Lead

The Trusts and Grants Lead will lead on the Inspire North group’s trusts and grants activity. You will help to develop and deliver upon our development ambitions, diversifying income and achieving financial targets. Working closely with the Head of Development and colleagues across the organisation.

You will develop a strong prospect pipeline, steward our grant funders and deliver growth from this income stream. This includes managing our Development Champions scheme, set up to support our service teams to access small grants.

The role will also work closely with the Head of Development and Development Researcher to respond to national policy changes and help the organisation to deliver best practice and innovations in the sector by securing appropriate funding.

If you think that this role is right for you, then we'd love to hear from you.

You will be joining Inspire North, the parent company to regional charities Community Links and Foundation whose core values are: People, Integrity, Collaboration and Passion. 

Our client is looking for two Grant Officers to join their team on a permanent basis, the Foundation office is based in Coventry, but the role is flexible in terms of home working.

They are looking to recruit a full time (37.5 hours) and a part time (21.5 hours) position within their Grants team.

Our client is an independent charity with over 26 years’ experience delivering bespoke grant programmes on behalf of a range of donors across the West Midlands and Warwickshire. The foundation works in partnership with a wide range of corporate donors, individuals, local government and other trusts and foundations.

Our client is looking for two people who ideally have a background in assessing applications against a specific criteria and have the confidence in managing and prioritising multiple work deadlines and working with people and organisations from a wide range of backgrounds.

The role

As a Grants Officer, you will work within the Grants Team to coordinate their expanding range of funding programmes.
The main role of a Grants Officer is to assess a high volume of grant applications from charities, not for profit and community organisations. You will be responsible for ensuring deadlines are met, applications are assessed correctly against the donor’s criteria and for monitoring successful awards. You will provide information and coordination support to the grant making decision panels.

Main duties

- Assess funding applications and make recommendations to the grants panel
- Undertake due diligence on all applications received
- Effectively manage the monitoring of all successful awards and undertake monitoring visits to a proportion of grants received
- Prioritise and manage workload in line with grant making cycles
- To ensure consistent, high-quality level of assessments in preparation for grant making panels.
- Produce high quality documentation for all panel meetings including providing the panel with data to support with decision making.
- Record essential information accurately and in a timely manner on their database.
- Identify strong stories of change as a result of their funding for the Foundation to share with donors, supporters and the wider community
- Work with the Marketing & Communications team to promote the grants awarded and ensure positive press coverage.
- Liaise with the Finance Department to ensure prompt payment of awards.
- To work with the wider team on the general running of the office

General tasks and responsibilities

- Be a professional representative and Ambassador for the Charity at all times both internally and externally
- Be an active part of the staff team by supporting, updating and informing colleagues, including via team meetings and sharing Outlook diaries
- Keep abreast of national social policies and issues affecting the voluntary and community sector
- Work in accordance with the charity’s policies and procedures, including Data Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety
- Be self-supporting for all administration and in the use of relevant IT systems.
- To occasionally work evenings and weekends

To be successful, you will

- Be an excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills and able to work autonomously
- Have loads of self-motivation and will not be afraid to go the extra mile to contribute to the Foundation’s success
- A track record of assessing to a criteria and making recommendations
- A strong affinity with the voluntary and community sector is also important
- Understanding of, and the differences between, charities, social enterprises and other not for profit organisations’ set -up, governance and business models
- Experience of managing multiple caseloads to a high standard and to set deadlines
- Ideally understand and interpret budgets and accounts
- Ability to engage with grant applicants, fund holders and donors.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people and agencies.
- Intermediate IT skills, including CRM system, word, excel and PowerPoint.
- Understanding the principles and practice of equal opportunities, programme delivery and helping people most in need.

If successful, you will receive

Full time role
£22,000 - £25,000 per annum (+3% employer pension contribution)
Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours per week

Part time role
£22,000 - £25,000 per annum (+3% employer pension contribution) pro-rata
3 full days, 21.5 hours working week. Monday to Friday, flexibility on which days are worked

General benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (part time role will be pro rata)
Free onsite parking when in the office
Access to EAP
Discounted gym membership
Flexible working, including working from home

104473

Funds Manager (28 hours to 35 hours considered)

Thank you for showing an interest in working for Emmaus UK. We are looking for a dynamic Funds Manager to work with us to support our 34 member organisations

Emmaus is a fantastic organisation. We help formerly homeless people to re-gain lost self-esteem by providing them with a stable home and meaningful work in a social enterprise. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community. And that’s what Emmaus offers.

Our Funds Manager is a key role in the organisation as they will be supporting our members to make high quality applications to the Emmaus Funds. They will also be involved in the assessment processes and making recommendations to the Investment Committee.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and driven, is an expert relationship builder and able to think flexibly in order to meet the needs of our member organisations and partners. The successful applicant will be organised and able to juggle conflicting workloads. They should have experience of grant giving processes and be able to connect with people in a wide range of different situations.

If you are interested in the role, please submit a completed application form as well as the additional details form. Emmaus UK is a secular organisation, committed to equality and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 10th January 2022. Please send your application form. 

First round Interviews will be held w/c 17th January 2022 on Microsoft Teams.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact us directly.

Closing date:  Midday 3rd December 2021
Salary: HCP Corporate Pay Band F £26370 – £31,021
Location: John Taylor Hospice & Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice

“Happy to talk about Flexible Working”

The Hospice Charity Partnership, formed from Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospices, is looking for a Grants and Trusts Officer to join its Income Generation Team.

The Grants and Trusts Officer will lead on the submission, administration and management of a portfolio of Hospice Charity Partnership (incorporating Birmingham St Mary’s and John Taylor Hospice) trust and grant applications in order to achieve agreed financial targets and deliver a significant source of income for clinical service projects, capital projects and unrestricted core funds.

Supporting the Grants and Trusts Manager with administrative tasks and identifying new funding opportunities through various funding streams and directories.

Calm, methodical and with attention to detail you will be focussed and have the capacity to work to strict deadlines in order to maximise the potential of the charity to secure funding and grants from a variety of funders. Building good relationships with regular and repeat funders as well as new partners in Grants funding, you must be able to portray a friendly and amicable disposition.

If this sounds like the role for you then we’d love to receive your application.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Salary range: £40,000-45,000 depending on experience

Full time (flexible working considered)

Largely remote working with a phased transition to more in person time under consideration

As the Grants manager you’ll secure, manage and develop relationships with our funders and partners. Your remit will include every aspect of the grant, funding and partnership lifecycle from developing new opportunities to reporting on live delivery to evaluating completed work.

You’ll play a leading role in managing our grants and partnerships with our funders. In the UK we have secured funding from public sector contracts including for example European Structural Funding (ESF) in London and Leeds and devolved Adult Education Budget, DforE, and DCMS funding from Combined Authorities in Manchester and the West Midlands, and a wide range of corporate & foundation partnerships including Microsoft, the JP Morgan Charitable Foundation, the MacQuarie Group Foundation, Barclays, and others.

You will ensure key milestones, requirements and timelines are captured for each funder, reporting is timely and accurate and our processes and systems are compliant. This will include our large ESF contracts in London and Leeds as well as work with our leading corporate sponsors.

Management of existing funding will form the main part of the role, however you’ll also play a role in securing new partnerships, grants and funding opportunities.

You’ll work closely with and report into the Head of Growth, Data & Operations as part of a small team that shapes and designs Generation's growth strategy in the UK, tracks our performance, develops and manages funding partnerships and launches new initiatives and programmes.

ABOUT GENERATION

Generation is a charity in the UK with the mission to train, coach, and support people into life-changing careers that would otherwise be inaccessible.

The models consist of free, profession-specific boot camps with matchmade employer interviews and ongoing one-to-one mentoring/pastoral support for youth (Generation) or mid-career learners (ReGeneration).

Our work focuses on supporting those from diverse groups facing barriers to employment - with a focus on NEET youth aged 18-29. To date our learners have been >70% BAME, >30% previously FSM eligible, >30% unemployed for at least 6 months, and <40% with degrees.

For these learners, we have achieved an industry leading 80%+ job placement rate within 3 months of programme completion with learners now placed at >300 employers including the FT, Sainsbury’s, Sony Playstation, and more...

Our innovative boot camps train learners for roles in high demand including cloud computing, data engineering, software engineering, health and care, IT support, customer support, and data analytics. We also recently launched an exciting new programme placing people into emerging roles tackling climate change in the retrofit.

The pandemic has exacerbated the issues we set out to solve as young people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds have disproportionately suffered its economic disruption.

By joining Generation UK&I now, you will become part of an organisation committed to social impact and determined to play its part in changing the system in this context. The work is fast-paced, exciting, and innovative. The impact is clear.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

The role has the following key responsibilities:

1. Manage and develop our existing grants and funding partnerships (Primary focus)

• Keep a clear record and summary of all our funding contracts and partnerships including their milestones and requirements
• Draft and collate reports for existing partners on the progress of our work pulling input in from across the organisation
• Meet with existing funders to discuss progress on existing projects, problem solve challenges, celebrate successes and build lasting relationships
• Lead reviews and evaluations of completed projects
• Lead our two European Social Fund contracts to include aggregating reports; acting as internal authority for compliance; documenting, allocating owners for and tracking initiatives and actions arising from funder recommendations and audits

2. Identify and manage a pipeline of new opportunities and develop proposals to secure funding (Secondary focus)

• Research and network to identify new funding and partnership opportunities in the UK & Ireland
• Create and manage a pipeline of opportunities with the potential to drive our growth to hit our targets
• Prioritise opportunities in terms of alignment with our priorities
• Submit expressions of interests, secure introductions or reach out cold to begin building relationships
• Meet funders and partners to understand their needs and desires from funding
• Lead workshops with colleagues to scope and design innovative, impactful, and deliverable proposals
• Write effective proposals end to end drawing on expertise and support from colleagues where you need it
• Pitch and present proposals to funders

3. Contribute to the wider success and growth of Generation in the UK & globally

• Feedback on organisational plans and actively participate in reviews of past performance
• Work closely with colleagues, including the global partnerships team, to feed in learnings and learn about what works
• Support development of Generation UK’s playbook, specifically with regards to best practices for securing and managing funding partnerships creating a bank of best practice proposals
• Get close to our impact and work as a charity, devoting time to supporting our delivery and getting to know beneficiaries

ABOUT YOU

Here are the core attributes we think you’ll need in the role:

• You’re a highly organised and self motivated professional, able to manage multiple projects independently whilst always staying focussed on your overarching goals.
• You’re detail-oriented, willing and able to dot the is and cross the ts in a report, proposal or budget
• You’re a people person, excelling at quickly building new, lasting relationships with funders through
• You’re an effective communicator, comfortable delivering difficult or complex messages to colleagues and partners alike in writing or discussion
• You’re passionate about the cause, with a demonstrated interest and motivation to support those from a disadvantaged background and see the importance of what we are trying to achieve in the long term

PERSON SPECIFICATION

To succeed, we think you’ll need…

• Experience managing and reporting on 6 figure grants and contacts, from kick-off through to completion and review
• Experience managing relationships with multiple funders and partners at the same time
• Experience identifying new funders and partners to support charitable or social enterprise growth
• Experience writing bids for and securing 6 figure grants, partnerships and contracts
• To be comfortable in a fast-paced and fluid environment

Additionally, we think it would be beneficial to have...

• Knowledge of the education, skills and training funding landscape in the UK
• Knowledge of ESF and AEB/ILR funding contracts and processes
• Experience with the Google suite (sheets, docs, slides etc.), slack, zoom or equivalent tools
• Knowledge and passion for social impact and specifically disadvantage as it relates to barriers to employment

You must have the right to work in the UK, and all staff members are required to pass a basic DBS check.

THE OFFER

• 25 days annual leave
• Flexible working balancing the office and work from home
• Focus on professional and personal development
• Purpose and social impact in the heart of your work

A FAIR CHANCE

Every role at Generation is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone; regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well, you.

We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become. More than just encouraging your application, we're committed to conscious inclusion that (we hope) cultivates an ethos of belonging, connection and shared purpose. We go further together. It’s this philosophy that drives us towards our mission. We open our doors to those who share this mindset.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates from marginalised groups. We will assess applications on a rolling basis and close this posting as soon as we have found the right candidate. We look forward to hearing from you.

Do you have experience of working for a research funder? Do you want to use this experience and broaden your horizons beyond traditional research management? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you.

The Grants Manager is responsible for looking after a large diverse and varied portfolio of grants. This includes a mixture of working closely with applicants to shape larger strategic research and agile and impactful response-mode research funding. The post holder will also work closely with Great Ormond Street Hospital to support funding and management of grants in hospital priority areas, giving an opportunity to expand and develop their research management skills to working closely with the NHS, whilst seeing the real-life impact the funding makes.

About the Team

This exciting role sits within the Grants and Impact Department. The team are responsible for ensuring charitable funding supports high quality projects, for monitoring and evaluating funded projects, and providing support to fundraising teams with information on the projects the charity funds.

About You

You will have research management experience and be confident operating independently. You will also be able to lead and deliver on large projects, with appropriate support, and work closely with important senior external and internal stakeholders.

Specifically, you will have:

- An advanced research degree (PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent work experience
- Research and/or grants management experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships

About the Charity

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 600 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill
children starts with you.

Recently awarded with a ‘Best Companies 2-star accreditation' and placed number 17 on the 2019 Sunday Times Best 100 Not-for-Profit Companies list - we offer a range of attractive benefits including; a flexible approach to working, 30 days holiday, life assurance, enhanced employer pension contributions, and a discounted season ticket loan.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise that people from some backgrounds are under-represented in our workforce and across the wider Charity sector. In April 2021 we launched our ambitious three-year EDI strategy committing to becoming a more inclusive workforce, reflecting the diverse communities that we work with and for and demonstrating this through all our areas of work.

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds, people with a disability, people who are LGBT+ or who are from less advantaged socioeconomic groups.

Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.

Our approach to hybrid working

This role is based in our Central London office (WC1N, opposite Russell Square underground) with the option to work remotely up to three days a week.

Please refer to the full job description below for more information.

How to Apply

Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application, and should refer to the 'GOSH Charity Information Pack' on the Careers page of our website before you apply.

Closing date: 23rd December.

Ref: 104 893

The Henry Smith Charity was established in 1628 and is one of the oldest and largest grant-making foundations in the UK distributing close to £40m of grants in 2020. They aim to bring about lasting change to people's lives, helping them to benefit from and contribute to society. They achieve this by funding organisations that work with people to reduce social and economic disadvantage, as well as providing grants to individuals as part of their Kindred Programme, which is part of the charity's primary objects as set out in Henry Smith's will.

The Kindred Team award grants of approximately £900,000 per year to some 250 descendants of Henry Smith who are in financial need. They also offer wider support including a Helpline run by a 3rd party. They are delighted to be recruiting for a Grants Officer to join their established Kindred Team. Working collaboratively with the Kindred Grants Programme Manager, you will be responsible for making grants to individuals in need who are eligible by virtue of being descendants of Henry Smith. Your role will include fielding telephone and e-mail enquiries, requesting the necessary information to assess need and analysing this information in order to make small grants and also appropriate recommendations to the Kindred Trustees for approval. You will also deal with enquiries from individuals who want to register as Kindred and will need to ensure that they are eligible and deal with registrations. You will play a key role in the efficient, empathic and timely delivery of this grant programme to individuals who are experiencing hardship, including those who need grants to progress their lives, perhaps to access training or help with mental health issues.

To be considered, you will have previous experience of dealing with enquiries from individuals experiencing hardship, combined with a good knowledge of the welfare benefits system. You must also be highly numerate. This is a crucial role for Henry Smith Charity, and as such you will possess excellent communication skills both oral and written, as well as the ability to handle sensitive and personal data. Due to the nature of this position, previous experience of engaging with people in difficult life situations is essential, as is a strong level of empathy and understanding.

Henry Smith Charity highly value the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and these are central to their successes in grant making, helping individuals and communities to thrive. They are looking for talented people from a wider range of backgrounds, cultures and experience who share the same values as Henry Smith Charity and are passionate about making a difference through grant funding.  They welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experience including people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and individuals from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds.  

Please let us know if you need any additional support to take part in the selection process. If your application is successful, the organisation will make reasonable adjustments to the working environment to enable you to fulfil the role.

Henry Smith Charity offer a range of generous benefits including 24 days (rising to 26 days after two years completed) annual leave, company pension scheme, health insurance, paid volunteering days, access to a free Empathy helpline, travel ticket loan and cycle to work scheme.  

The office is London based, but like many employers, Henry Smith Charity is currently trialling hybrid working.   

To find out more about this role, please apply with a Word format version of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage. A full job description will be provided to candidates shortlisted by Prospectus.

Do you have experience of cost recovery and grants finance?

Our client, a global children's charity, is seeking a Grants Finance Specialist to join their entrepreneurial and engaging team.

The role will work with a vast range of stakeholders to primarily provide effective financial and compliance support throughout project lifecycles across a multi country, discipline portfolio. You will be working with the many teams across Humanitarian, Programmes Commercial contracting and Corporate as well as with a range of donors. You will apply your expertise to these stakeholders and support the projects to ensure robust and effective financial management and compliance, going on to guarantee relevant and timely reporting. A key part of the role is driving good cost recovery practice, building capacity and providing advice to donors.

The right candidate will have an accounting/finance background (qualified accountant or working towards a CCAB-recognised qualification), alongside a proactive and business partnering approach to engaging stakeholders on financial management. You will possess knowledge of institutional grants and/or commercial contracts grants funded by major donors, including trusts and foundations and be abreast of the current developments, key terms and trends in the sector. Although not essential, experience in and INGO setting and or some exposure to developing commercial budgets and risk based modelling is desirable. The role will entail up to 40% international travel.

As a specialist Recruitment practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role.