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York, York (Hybrid)
£46,036 per year
Full-time or part-time (35 hours per week)
Temporary (2 year fixed-term)
Job description

1. JOB TITLE: Grant Officer (Sustainable Future)

 

 Contract: 2 year fixed-term, 35 hours per week
 

Location: York/ hybrid (in office attendance once or twice a week)
 

Salary range: £46,036
 

2. MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

To support the management, administration and development of the Sustainable Future grant programme and occasional related initiatives. 
 

Assess and critically appraise project ideas, using sound judgement to provide clear, constructive guidance to prospective applicants.
 

3. POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports to: Sustainable Future Programme Manager 
Responsible for:  n/a
 

4. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

4.1       GRANT PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

To work within organisational strategies and policies, and in accordance with the priorities and guidance as specified by the Programme Manager:
 

  • Contribute to the delivery of all aspects of the grant cycle, including responding to applicant inquiries, assessment of applications, presenting and discussing applications with the grant committee and communicating decisions to applicants. On occasion, there may a requirement to contribute to this work for other JRCT grant programmes.
  • Assist with monitoring grantees’ work and expenditure of JRCT funds.
  • Contribute to the design and delivery of networking, convening or learning initiatives for grantees. 
  • Manage and co-ordinate the administration of external events and consultations.  
  • Assist the Programme Manager with the administration of proactive projects.
  • Keep abreast of external developments through reading, attending conferences and similar events, and liaising with other funders.
  • Contribute to the development of grant policy and grant programme reviews.

4.2 GRANT PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION
 

  • With direction from the Programme Manager, co-ordinate and contribute to the preparation and circulation of committee papers for the grant cycle, including writing assessment memos, meeting notes, agenda papers and minutes.  On occasion, there may a requirement to contribute to this work for other JRCT grant programmes.
  • Use the grants administration database to process and monitor grant applications and provide reports and statistics.  Maintain accurate database records to enable the appropriate payment and ongoing monitoring of grants. 
  • Ensure that effective information storage and retrieval systems (paper and electronic) are developed, maintained and managed for the programme area and maintain records of committee membership and subscriptions.
  • Arrange and co-ordinate committee meetings and meetings with applicants/grantees on behalf of the Programme Manager, including related travel, accommodation and room bookings, liaising with trustees and co-optees.
  • Liaise with other staff and external colleagues on behalf of the Programme Manager and assist in implementing good communication systems for the staff team and wider organisation. 

5. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 

  • Consistently perform the role effectively and in line with the values and mission of JRCT.
  • Proactively keep up to date with developments affecting your work and maintaining and improving personal competence through continuous professional development.
  • Take direction on projects and priorities from your line manager and trustees, which may vary from time to time.
  • Develop, foster and maintain effective relationships with relevant external stakeholders and organisations.
  • Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.
  • Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice.
  • Prepare for and participate in supervision and appraisal meetings.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • Contribute constructively to team meetings and organisational priorities.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Carry out other duties as may arise, develop or be assigned commensurate with the role.
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Organisation
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 21 - 50
Posted on: 24 March 2026
Closing date: 17 April 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Communications, Fundraising, Advocacy, Climate Change, Compliance / Quality, Delivery, Sustainability, Trusts / Foundations, Grants

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