Kusuma Trust UK are a family-led trust giving grants to causes, organisations and people that are making a positive difference to society. They are now looking for a Grants Manager to help increase the amount of grants they award.

The Grants Manager will manage grants at every stage in the grant making process including building relationships with potential Grantees, effective and efficient grant making and overseeing Grantee reporting. This new position will have a vital role in the small and friendly team working closely together to make a positive impact on those who live, work and visit London.

The Trust choose partners based on shared values and mutual interests – creating access to opportunities (including special education needs, community centres and museums), improving health and well-being (through funding medical facilities and research), and investing in our communities and the environment (focus areas include green spaces and air pollution). Strategic priorities are regularly reviewed and therefore may change. 

For further information and details of how to apply please see the atached Job Description and Person Specification.

John Ellerman Foundation is an independent, endowed grant maker. Each year, it awards grants of over £5m, funding charities for work which has national significance in the fields of arts, environment and social action; it believes these areas, both separately and together, can make an important contribution to achieving its aim of advancing the wellbeing of people, society and the natural world.

Prospectus is delighted to be leading the foundation's search for a Grants Manager. This is an essential role for the organisation that delivers on all aspects of its grant making, ensuring that it is carried out effectively within the processes and systems used to benefit the stakeholders they work with. The main responsibilities include:

- Processing and sifting through first and second stage applications to the target timescales;

- Monitoring and managing a caseload of multi-year grants and supporting the wider grants portfolio as needed;

- Taking lead responsibility for the grants database;

- Supporting the foundation's policy and external events work; and

- Working to support the needs of the wider Grants Team and organisation.

The Foundation is seeking someone who is passionate about grant making and the charitable and voluntary sector, and enjoys being part of a small, busy and effective team. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or the equivalent, with a track record of working in similar roles. They will be friendly, enjoy working with others and have excellent communication skills, with proven ability to manage stakeholders positively. The role also requires someone who is hard working, efficient and can work independently or as part of a team, whilst managing a varied workload and competing priorities.

Our AmplifyChange Grants Managers take responsibility for the grant management process, providing performance and risk oversight for a portfolio of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) advocacy grants, providing technical expertise for grantees, and providing oversight of the grant making process and implementation, including on-going learning, monitoring and evaluation of grantees. Job holders will work closely with the team of Grants Officers to ensure grants move efficiently through the grant management cycle, alongside the broader AmplifyChange team.

As well as being experienced in grant portfolio management, job holders will be expected to have demonstrable technical specialism and significant experience within the field of SRHR.  They will have the ability to build constructive relationships with grantees and have experience of working with civil society groups in sub-Saharan Africa and/or South Asia.

Principal accountabilities

1. Manage a portfolio of grants from grant set-up through to grant closure, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and carrying out regular performance reviews
2. Provide technical support and coaching to groups to help them prepare quality applications that address key requirements of the fund
3. Provide support for managing new grant calls, and screen grant applications and concept notes against pre-defined criteria to recommend whether a grant application should, or should not, be reviewed by the Technical Review Panel (TRP).
4. Provide technical assistance and capacity building to grantees in the development of their grant agreements, monitoring framework, work plan and budget ready for grants officers to draft and issue
5. Maintain oversight of financial and contractual compliance of a portfolio of grants, including working closely with the Fiduciary Risk Team (FRT) to monitor and evaluate financial performance, compliance and risk
6. Maintain technical oversight of the grants portfolio, coordinating inputs from Strategic Advisors and other consultants who may provide technical assistance to ensure that grants are being managed with adequate technical support to enable successful implementation and build capacity
7. Identify and contribute to lessons learning and knowledge sharing among grantees and support external communications of AmplifyChange supported grants in close consultation with the Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and Communications team (other members of the Core team)
8. Provide regular and up to date information to the Grants Support Team Manager and Operations Manager to track and monitor grants, and share best practice and lessons learned across the portfolio of grants with other Grant Managers and within the wider consortium where appropriate
9. Provide ongoing technical expertise to political and situational analysis of SRHR in AmplifyChange target countries based on knowledge, learning and analysis of portfolio of grants
10. Represent AmplifyChange as necessary to support outreach and learning with civil society and fund-raising
11. Provide inputs to Company strategic development meetings and review of progress

Reporting and organisation

This is a UK based position reporting to the Grants Support Team Manager, AmplifyChange and is based in Bath (South West England) or Central London. Occasional international and national travel will be required with the possibility of longer overseas placements as the portfolio demands.  This is a full-time position and requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered.

Please review the full job description prior to applying. Early applications are encouraged. Interviews will be held on Monday 27 January 2020.

The Old Dart Foundation: Grants Officer

Salary: £25k-£30k (dependent on experience).

Start date: As soon as possible.

Interview dates: On a rolling basis.

Contract: Full-time permanent position.

Location: London (Liverpool Street). This post includes some homeworking.

Application Process: Please send a CV and 1-page cover letter and include confirmation that you have the right to work in the UK.

The Old Dart Foundation is a private, UK-based foundation which awards charitable grants in Peru and Papua New Guinea as well as the Philippines and Chile. Established in 2013, we support initiatives to improve health, education and employment outcomes amongst disadvantaged women, children and young people in order to alleviate poverty in the areas where we operate. We aim to achieve this by supporting programmes led by robust, impactful organisations.

This is an important time for the Foundation as we look to refine and embed our grant-making strategy. The Foundation’s UK team comprises the CEO and a Grants Officer who work with colleagues and advisors   in London and internationally. Through the addition of a new Grants Officer we want to strengthen our small but ambitious team and are looking to appoint someone with a passion for international development and experience of the sector, ideally in grant-making.  The right candidate will need to be able to work flexibly and autonomously and will need to be confident in driving the vision of the Foundation forward as well as being enthusiastic to support with grant management and general administrative duties. The successful candidate will need excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. The role is a great opportunity for a motivated, reliable individual looking to develop their career in the social sector.

The duties of the Grants Officer will include supporting with:

• Managing and responding to grant applications and enquiries and sending out correspondence to partners

• Analysing and summarising bi-annual reports from partners (narrative, technical and financial)

• Preparing applications, annual financial reports and other documents for board meetings

• Research into grant areas, focus geographies and supporting the delivery of organisational strategy

• Building strong relationships with our partners and developing our role as a supportive funder

• Conducting due diligence with potential new partners

 • Supporting with the development and implementation of internal policies and processes

• Organising trustee meetings, meetings with partners and international trips for Trustees and team members

• Maintaining up-to-date information on relevant databases

• Supporting with communications, which will include updating our website, blogs and social media

• On-going monitoring and evaluation of the impact of our grant-making and how we communicate this

• Other general administration duties

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in the grant-making sector or alternatively within the fundraising sector, either in the UK or overseas;

• Hold a relevant degree, in International Development or a similar field, however this is not essential;

• Be fluent in English with excellent writing and communication skills (Spanish language skills would be advantageous);

• Be able to prioritise and multi-task and demonstrate initiative;

• Be comfortable working in a small team, often in an autonomous capacity and with regular homeworking;

• Have good research skills with a strong attention to detail;

• Be financially literate, with experience of compiling and reviewing budgets, working with large datasets and able to produce financial reports;

• Be able to forge strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders, working with colleagues and partners internationally and across different time zones;

• Be a team player who gladly pitches in on any task;

• Be proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel (experience of a CRM database system and website development software would be advantageous)

The Old Dart Foundation is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any questions about the role, please get in touch. 

To apply, please send a CV and one-page cover letter as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

Music, it’s in our DNA. And as the largest music therapy charity in the UK, at Nordoff Robbins we use the power of music to enrich the lives of people affected by life limiting illness, isolation or disability.

We want to recruit a Trusts and Grants Officer to contribute to the fundraising income target of Nordoff Robbins by securing and growing income from charitable trusts and foundations by taking personal responsibility for raising the annual financial target by identifying, cultivating and soliciting gifts and grants.

Position Title: Programme Officer/ Senior Programme Officer – Women’s Rights, Sigrid Rausing Trust

Purpose of the role

To co-manage the Trust’s thematic programme on Women’s Rights, and to advise the trustees of the Sigrid Rausing Trust on their grantmaking.

Relationships and reporting lines

The Programme Officer/ Senior Programme Officer reports to a member of the Senior Management Team. Key relationships include interaction with trustees as well as closely working with the Programme Officer for Women’s Rights, collaboration with the Trust’s other programme officers and administrative staff.

Each programme officer has a particular responsibility for one of the Trust’s programmes (shared in the case of the largest programmes), but can be called on to assess applications and manage grantees across all programmes.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Co-manage and develop the strategic direction of the Women’s Rights programme;
• Identify potential grant applicants by researching organisations in the field, networking and attending events related to human rights;
• Provide expertise on women’s rights internally within the programme team;
• Review submitted applications, interview potential grantees, prepare analytical reports and develop grant-making recommendations to the Board of Trustees;
• Review reports submitted by grantees, evaluate and report on the impact of grants and sign off on grants;
• Manage the distribution of applicants to the programme to ensure an appropriate balance across the monthly grant-making meetings;
• Maintain relationships and regular communication with grantees, including site visits and attendance at grantee events;
• Keep informed of developments in programme area;
• Develop relationships with other donors and stakeholders in the field; and
• Represent the organisation externally at national and international conferences.

Other Duties:

• Carrying out similar duties for other programme areas as needed; 
• Conducting research into particular thematic or funding related issues relevant for the Trust as needed.
• Such other duties as the Trust may reasonably require.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:

Education:

• Master’s degree or equivalent experience in women’s rights and/or international human rights.

Essential Experience:

• At least seven to ten years’ relevant experience in human rights, ideally women’s rights.
• Experience of working in different national and regional contexts particularly the Trust’s priority regions of the Former Soviet Union, Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans or the Middle East, North Africa, East Africa and Southern Africa.
• Knowledge of working with international and regional human rights mechanisms as they pertain to women’s rights.
• Experience of developing and managing relationships with civil society and preferably with women’s rights organisations.
• Demonstrable interest in women’s rights and a commitment to supporting movements for women’s rights.
• Prior experience of working in the NGO, legal or donor sector ideally in women’s rights

Key Competences and Skills:

• Adaptability and flexibility;
• Organised, with an ability to prioritise and manage competing demands;
• Good judgment, demonstrating objectivity and self-awareness;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to think strategically about opportunities for grantmaking in women’s rights;
• Excellent research and analytical skills;
• Attention to detail;
• A strong understanding of good grantmaking practice, including due diligence, effective grants management, legal compliance and monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks;
• Collaborative, with good interpersonal skills;
• Takes initiative but knows when to seek advice and guidance;
• Integrity, humility and a sense of humour.

SRT is only able to consider applications from candidates who already have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. The post will be based in London and will require travel up to a minimum of six weeks a year in the UK and internationally.

Are you an Audit Senior/ Assistant Manager, Audit Manager seeking a new and rewarding career with a little exotic travel, supporting truly worthwhile causes and perhaps the chance to use your 2nd language skills (not essential)? 

Our partner, specialists in International Grant Assurance are seeking outgoing auditors for a critical role; navigating a diverse group of grant recipients & donors, such as the UN & the World Bank worldwide (e.g. Malawi, Peru, Vietnam, Belgium, Oxford, Sierra Leone, Brazil, Fiji, Cameroon). You'll be London-based travelling 30+% per annum on assignments 1 to 2 weeks in length. 

These unique and extremely rewarding opportunities would suit experienced audit professionals that are outgoing, love diverse travel experiences, meeting and supporting a broad range of inspiring people and supporting very worthwhile causes. A great opportunity to take statutory audit to the next level - broadening skills into a much wider remit.

Overseas assignments could mean travel to one of over 100 countries/ territories. A fantastic opportunity to see the parts of the world you’d never otherwise  see, work with lovely people and pick up extremely relevant fieldwork experience; vital for anyone seeking a career in the international development NGO sector. 

Role overview

Complete grant audits of a extremely diverse range of projects funded by international donor institutions ranging from emergency aid, to long term development in areas such as agriculture, health, education or infrastructure, to SME development or technical research. 

The role will use all your communication, problem-solving and analytical skills and will give you experience in working with major institutions all over the world. An example assignment might see you leading an audit opening meeting with a UN country office on the Monday morning, before heading off to spend a few days with a local NGO or government partners to audit the way they have spent UN funds. You will look at a sample of supporting documents to make sure the expenditure is genuine and for the purposes intended by UN, and review the internal controls of the NGO, making recommendations as to how these might be improved to strengthen the management of the UN resources. At the airport, you could even start drafting the formal report as you wait for your flight back to London. 

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA or equivalent(Finalists considered)
• Diplomacy and cultural sensitivity while working with a hugely diverse range of clients and beneficiaries
• A real interest in international development and associated funding structures
• 'Ideally' fluency in a second language is preferable, especially in French, Spanish, German, Portuguese or Mandarin, Russian and Arabic. 
• Excellent communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Team worker
• Resilience and adaptability
• Internationally recognised audit qualification preferable.

​ Personal attributes:

• At least three years of audit experience 
• Ability to work under pressure; Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Sound technical and analytical skills, report writing and presentation skills
• Passionate about international travel and development and willing to work in international locations for over 30% of the time

Candidates for permanent London based roles must have the right to work in the UK. 

About Us

AfID are leading specialists in supporting NGOs operating globally with their financial management capacity & recruitment needs, on both a 'pro-bono' & ,commercial' basis. For more opportunities in the international development sector (International & UK) or to find out more about how we can assist your non-profit organisation please visit the AfID website.

Developing a Career in International Development

We know it can be frustrating trying to develop a career in this much sought after sector, especially when organisations require prior experience; be it institutional donor management, fieldwork or capacity building of overseas recipients. Please don't let this put you off, we would strongly recommend considering a volunteer assignment as a way to gain this highly relevant experience. It’s no coincidence that 22% of AfID volunteers now work full-time in the charity sector, as even a short 2-3 week assignment will catch the eye and reassure these employers of your commitment and ability to navigate the diverse stakeholder contexts.  It’s worth noting all AfID's assignments are individually tailored to the volunteers own preferences, skills and availability. For FAQs please visit the afid website
 
Attending one of the AfID Workshops also offers invaluable insights, explaining sector jargon and demonstrating the ways accountants can navigate complex environments, in a fun and informative way. It also presents a great networking opportunity with 25 other like-minded accountants AfID’s founder and ex-Oxfam FD in attendance. 

“Sport has the power to change the world.  It has the power to inspire, it has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. It speaks to youth in a language they understand. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair.  It is more powerful than governments in breaking down racial barriers.  It laughs in the face of all types of discrimination” 

Nelson Mandela on the 25th May 2000 at the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards in Monaco.

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation is a Sport for Development organisation that harnesses the power of sport to end violence, discrimination and disadvantage. Proving that sport can change the world.

Well anchored in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation's global office in the UK works in partnership with over 90 sport for development organisations across the world, providing them technical expertise, capacity building, funding and programme management support to deliver high quality and impactful sport for development programmes that help change the lives of girls and boys, young women and young men in disenfranchised communities. Laureus Sport for Good also invests in and leads on research, learning communities, international summits and conferences and is widely considered one of the leading agencies in the Sport for Development sector.

An exciting opportunity has emerged to join our programmes and grants management team where the experienced post holder will be responsible for planning and implementing a portfolio of impactful programmes across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe using sport as a development tool for social change. The post holder may also be responsible for managing junior staff members.

For further details about the opportunity please see the attached job description.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter, outlining how you meet the 'key skills' section of the job description.

CVs without a covering letter will not be considered.

CVs without international development experience will not be considered.

For the right candidate, we would consider location in Cape Town or Nairobi

Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. Every day of the year the charity gives brave and deserving children across the UK the chance to put their illness on hold and do something they have previously only dreamed of. Our work creates a positive distraction, reduces isolation, improves self-esteem and creates precious memories and smiles.

Reporting to the Wish Manager, the role is based in the charity’s office in Finchley, London.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Will have strong organisational skills, must be able to handle several projects at any one time & work calmly under pressure.
• Will have strong oral and written communication skills in order to develop ROS’s relationships with key publics such as children, parents, medical personnel etc.
• Must be caring, empathetic, and able to use their own initiative, be a good problem solver and above all be a good ambassador for the Charity.
• Must have excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise the daily/weekly workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Must be methodical and show attention to detail.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with the team of Wish Granters and other teams in the charity.
• Must have a good telephone manner, be diplomatic, patient and have an understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Must have strong IT skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office Word and Excel, and will ideally have database experience.
• Will be able to work unsociable hours on occasions such as evening meetings/functions.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Grant wishes on behalf of Rays of Sunshine to a high standard.

• Grant day wishes, UK Holiday and foreign travel wishes .
• Maintain contact with wish families during the lead up to and in the fulfilment of wishes.
• Build & maintain relationships with other wish charities, medical personnel & suppliers and to nurture existing business contacts.
• Regularly deal with members of the public, trustees, volunteers, the families of the children and professional advisers.
• Prepare for & attend weekly wish appeals meetings and action any points as directed by the Wish Managers.
• Ensure the correct travel insurance is arranged and medical information is received on all foreign travel wishes.
• Ensure wishes take place within a reasonable timescale and all aspects are properly organised.
• Take full responsibility for individual wishes including maintaining all financial records of the Wishes.
• Maintain all wish files, both electronic and hard copy.
• Be part of the team’s On Call rota.

Competitive salary. Holiday entitlement is 20 days per annum and there is a 3 months probationary period. Working hours will be 9:30am to 5:30pm.

In the event of the applicant being offered a position, a criminal record check will be requested. Rays of Sunshine fully complies with the Disclosure and Barring Service’s code of practice, a copy of which is available on request or from our website. With some exceptions, having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with the charity. We have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders which we would instigate at a later stage in the process should an application be progressed. The policy is also available on request.

Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity is committed to equal opportunity and welcomes applications from all, irrespective of race, religion, disability, gender, sexuality or age; as part of the application process you will be asked to complete an equal opportunities form. A full copy of the Equal Opportunities Policy is available on request or can be found on our website.

We're working with a fantastic charity who transform lives by working with disadvantaged communities across the UK.

Based in Islington, as Senior Programmes Officer, you will have an opportunity to manage a number of grant programmes.

This is an exciting and varied role and I've listed some of the main duties below...

- Day to day management of Grants operations
- Provide advice and support to new and existing grant applicants
- Reporting via M&E,
- Stakeholder management
- Line management of a small team of assistants (3)
- Ensuring individual and team targets are met

If you have previous experience grants management experience, we would love to hear from you asap!

Are you interested in working for a Charitable Foundation that makes a difference?

Do you want to work for an organisation that positively promotes young people and celebrates their achievements?

Do you have excellent administrative, organisational and analytical skills?

If so, could you join our dynamic Grants Team as our next West London Grants Officer?

About the role 

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our dynamic Grants Team and help deliver our grant programmes. The focus of the role will be to support Schools and Youth Organisations in West London to run the JPF Achievement Award Scheme and associated JPF programmes.

The role will require the post holder to develop membership of the JPF Achievement Award Scheme, promoting this to Schools and Youth Organisations that are not currently part of the scheme, as well as identifying growth and expansion for those already on the scheme. The Grants Officer will also be responsible for promoting, assessing and managing other JPF small grants and programmes, as well as representing the foundation at a large number of prestigious events where we celebrate young people’s achievements.

About the person

You will be a team player who can demonstrate a close alignment with JPF values, strong communication and organisational skills and the ability to think creatively and analytically.

You will need to be flexible and be able to work in a fast-paced, varied and diverse office.

How to apply

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

All applicants must apply by returning a completed Application Form and Staff Diversity Monitoring Form. (CVs will not be accepted).

Closing date: 9am on 30th January 2020.

Interview date: 6th February 2020.

We kindly request that no agencies contact us.

IPPF is a global service provider and a leading advocate of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. We are a worldwide movement of national organisations working with and for communities and individuals.

The Safe Abortion Action Fund (SAAF) is a multi-donor funding mechanism hosted by IPPF, that aims at building a world where women’s rights to safe and legal abortion are established and protected, women are empowered to exercise these rights and their lives are saved. SAAF’s mission is to provide grants to local and grassroots organisations to build a vibrant civil society movement that works towards increasing access to safe abortion.

With international travel, you will be responsible to support the effective implementation of the SAAF grants with responsibility for a portion of the SAAF portfolio, including ongoing project monitoring and coordination and provision of technical support when required. You will also ensure the routine utilization of data for better programme and organizational management and regular monitoring and documentation of performance.

You have a degree or equivalent standard of education and have a strong background in programme management and evaluation. You have a good knowledge and feel passionate about sexual and reproductive rights, and especially about safe abortion.

You have excellent verbal and written skills to communicate with multiples audiences and support partners, strong analytical skills and an interest in data management.

Fluent English is essential, as is a working knowledge of French and/or Spanish.

CVs will not be accepted.  For further information and an application form, please see our website or contact Human Resources Department, IPPF, 4 Newhams Row, London SE1 3UZ Tel: +44 (0) 20 7939 8298 Application form available in Large Print, Audio or Braille. We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Closing date: 26 January 2020

Interviews: Week commencing 3 February 2020

Applications are particularly welcome from candidates openly living with HIV.  IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity.  Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. However, before offering the job to you, we will require proof that you have permission to work in the UK. This requirement will apply to all applicants irrespective of their nationality.

Grants Officer, London 

£25,700 to £28,800 depending on experience plus generous benefits 

Many of the diseases and conditions that affect human health have been cured or overcome as a result of medical research, but there will always be more to do and there are areas of medical need that receive little or no support – and people’s lives that see no improvement. That’s where we step in. The Medical Research Foundation is an independent charitable foundation. Formed by the MRC, we grow and nurture people and ideas wherever we see opportunities with great potential.Investing the power of our donations to change medicine and change lives.

We are looking for a Grants Officer to join our rapidly expanding team in our central London offices.You will support the research team to ensure that we effectively deliver our research aims and run bespoke research funding competitions.

Who you are 

You are inspired to help us to deliver our vision to advance medical research, improve human health and change people’s lives.Our team is proud to work for the Medical Research Foundation. We are ambitious for the Medical Research Foundation and for ourselves.We are approachable - providing advice to everyone and explaining our work. We are dedicated and committed to achieving the most for our donors and our researchers.And we are involved – constantly looking for new ways to engage and improve.We love our work and we will be looking for this in you too.

What you can bring to the role

The Grants Officer will help administer our grant funding and peer review processes, support awarded researchers and maintain our researcher database. The primary aim of this role is to ensure that everyone involved in applying for funding or reviewing grant applications has the best experience possible.You will build strong and supportive relationships with our funded researchers. 

You will be a life sciences graduate or have experience of working in a grant-giving, research, research funding or scientific environment.You are able to communicate clearly with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders. You work in an organised and methodical manner with excellent attention to detail, work under pressure and are able to meet deadlines. 

Our offer:

• A salary between £25,700 and £28,800, dependant on experience.
• Annual pay award, performance award scheme and other rewards.
• Generous pension contribution, with no qualifying period.
• 30 days annual leave each year, plus public holidays.
• 36 hour working week, usually worked over 5 days. 
• Flexi-time system and core working hours of 10am to 4pm.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Other health-related benefits.
• An opportunity to make a difference to human health.
• Fantastic colleagues.

How to apply

• provide an up-to-date CV which includes your contact details, education and vocational qualifications, memberships of professional bodies, career history and explanation of any breaks in your employment history.
• provide a brief supporting statement setting out why you are the right candidate for this role making reference to the job description and the person specification. The case that you make and the way that it is presented will form a key part of the shortlisting process.
• complete our equal opportunities monitoring form.
• let us know if you are not able to make any of the assessment or interview dates (the pre-arranged dates can be found in the application pack).

A copy of the recruitment information pack and equal opportunities monitoring form are attached separately.

Closing date: 30 January 2020 at 12:00

Interview and practical exercise date: 18 February 2020

Grants Officer

Do you have a scientific degree and / or experience of working for a research funder? Do you want to use this to broaden your horizons working in the grants team with our client?

If so, they have a fantastic opportunity, as this role will give you a unique and broad insight into charity NHS and research grant funding a leading research hospital.

Grants Officer Responsibilities:

As the Grants Officer you will be part of a small and supportive team and will have an excellent opportunity to lead on important grant making processes including peer review, review committee management, and post-award grant management.

This exciting role sits within the Grants team. 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.

Grants Officer Requirements:

You will have a balance of a sound scientific background in a relevant scientific discipline and some research management experience, such as through an administration or coordinator role. You will also be able to lead and deliver on projects, with appropriate support, and work closely with important senior external and internal stakeholders.

Specifically, you will have:

- A degree or post-graduate degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish good working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

In addition, we are ideally looking for someone with experience of grant or research management, in areas such as managing grant finances or peer review.

About Our Client:

Every day brings new challenges with our client. 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, our client can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Their staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

Location: WC1N, Central London

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £Competitive

Benefits: 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, generous pension scheme, flexible working, discounted season ticket loan and many more!

Closing Date: 9am on 3rd February 2020

You may have experience of the following: Grants Officer, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Executive, Fundraiser, Grants Manager, Charity, Third Sector, NFP, etc.

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