Supporter acquisition manager jobs
Grants Officer
Help shape the impact of two leading charitable trusts
We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Grants Officer to work closely with two grant making Trusts and managing a varied portfolio of grants including the Arts & Heritage, Culture and Health & Social welfare, climate and environment, from assessment and due diligence through to monitoring and reporting
The Trusts’ support for charitable causes for over 50 years represents one of the leading examples of sustained philanthropy in Britain.
Position: Grants Officer
Salary: £51,718 per annum
Location: London/Hybrid (Based in London Victoria with the expectation to work in the office at least two days per week)
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week
Contract: 18-month Fixed Term Contract
Closing Date: 9:00am, 5th May 2026
First round interviews (online): Monday 18th May 2026
Second round interviews (face to face at the offices in Victoria): Tuesday 26th May 2026
About the Role
Working across both Trusts, you will manage a varied portfolio of grants including the Arts & Heritage, Culture and Health & Social welfare, climate and environment, from assessment and due diligence through to monitoring and reporting. You’ll balance analytical depth with strong relationship-building skills, ensuring that information for funding decisions is robust, and aligned with each Trust’s strategy.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Assessing grant applications and carrying out financial, governance and delivery due diligence
- Preparing clear, well-reasoned recommendations for Trustees
- Managing grants end-to-end, including payments, monitoring and compliance
- Producing insightful reports and analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Undertaking research to inform priorities and future funding approaches
About You
You will have demonstrable experience in grant-making; this could be from already working in philanthropy or for a grant-giving organisation or perhaps you have applied for and delivered grant-funded programmes. You should be motivated by the Trusts’ purposes and be keen to develop experience in grant-making in a collaborative and values led team.
You will have:
- Strong analytical, organisational and research skills
- Confidence working with budgets and financial information
- The ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with a wide range of stakeholders
- A high level of integrity and sound judgement
- A commitment to fairness, inclusion and thoughtful grant making
About the Organisation
The Trusts focus on public engagement with culture, including the arts and dance, particularly where this delivers benefits such as improved quality of life and supports work that improves the choices of people experiencing disadvantage and inequality, including those affected by homelessness, as well as refugees and asylum seekers. They also support with funding for curatorial support, industrial, conservation and marine heritage, archaeological and outreach projects, (as well as the Museums Archaeological Acquisition Fund); Health and Social Welfare (including support for older people and projects that help disadvantaged families and young people); Cathedrals; Education (through bursaries and apprenticeships in conservation and heritage skills, and in music and dance); and Overseas work (including Arts and Heritage projects in South Eastern Europe and programmes in anglophone countries in Africa).
Benefits
In 2025 the charity received an ‘outstanding workplace’ award for the staff survey results – which recognises the hard work, contribution and commitment of all staff which makes this a fantastic place to work.
Core benefits include a generous pensions scheme (12% employer contribution), life assurance, income protection, private health and dental care, annual health checks and Employee Assistance Programme, along with a range of benefits designed to promote your work/life balance and make your time with us enjoyable and rewarding.
Use of AI in applications
Applications are reviewed by people, not systems. While AI tools may be used in a supportive way, applicants are encouraged to present their skills, experience and values authentically and in their own voice.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Grants, Grants Officer, Grants Coordinator, Grant Giving, Fundraising, Grants Fundraiser.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Chief Executive Part-time role - £48,000 - £50,000 per year FTE plus pension. 15 hours per week, usually balanced across 3 or 4 days per week. Reports to Chairman.
Location: Hybrid role. Must reside in Hertfordshire and be flexible to work from Welwyn village office and home as needed. Must have own transportation for occasional meetings / events all over Hertfordshire.
About CPRE Hertfordshire
CPRE Hertfordshire is the countryside charity for Hertfordshire. We campaign to protect, promote and enhance the beautiful countryside across the county for the benefit of everyone. We are an independent charity federated with 40+ county charities and a national office, giving us local, regional and national reach. Our CPRE National Patron is King Charles III.
Job description
We are looking for an exceptional individual who can work with and motivate volunteers, take a strategic view on issues affecting the Hertfordshire countryside and represent CPRE Hertfordshire at events and through media. The role also involves management of a small staff team, the oversight of our Governance including finances, reporting, budget, fundraising, communications and volunteer management.
This is an exciting time to join CPRE Hertfordshire, as the candidate will be able to build and influence the new long-term strategy and annual plan with our Board of Trustees in advance of 2027.
The Chief Executive is responsible for:
1. Contributing to and driving the implementation of CPRE Hertfordshire’s strategy.
2. Delivering effective and efficient operational performance of the charity including robust contingency arrangements.
3. Providing exceptional leadership and management of the team – both paid staff and volunteers – and further growing our volunteer cadre.
4. Delivering the marketing and communications strategy, including membership acquisition and retention communications, email and social media marketing.
5. Leading and managing local Branch campaigns and projects as agreed by the Board of Trustees.
6. Devising and overseeing activities to increase recruitment of new CPRE members.
7. Devising fundraising activities in line with agreed targets in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
8. Overseeing our planning activities, including interaction with those in national and local government roles and community groups, and ensuring the charity keeps up to date with current national and local planning policy.
9. Attending regular meetings with national CPRE and other county branches to share knowledge, formulate “one CPRE” policy positions, and participate in national campaigns.
10. Ensure that the annual operating budget is met and continually look for cost savings across all lines of expenditure.
11. Ensuring that all risk factors faced by the charity in undertaking its activities are clearly understood and mitigated as appropriate.
12. Ensuring the charity keeps up to date with appropriate external best practices and maintains compliance with relevant charity commission and other regulations such as HSE and GDPR.
Essential
1. Successful track record of organisational leadership from a not-for-profit sector role.
2. Demonstrable evidence of exceptional people and team leadership and management skills.
3. Good communication skills and knowledge of social media and websites to support delivery of a marketing strategy.
4. Experience presenting to large groups, taking part in media interviews and writing formal reports.
5. Experience of operational delivery, a completer-finisher.
6. Good financial management and budgeting skills.
7. Full UK driving license with access to own transportation (for occasional meetings and events around the county).
8. A passion for the countryside and protection of the environment.
Desirable
1. Experience with a variety of digital tools and technologies.
2. Knowledge of income generation/fundraising.
3. Good understanding of marketing and communications.
4. Strong project management skills.
5. Able and committed to taking on new knowledge, in particular of the planning system, sufficient for effective oversight of the planning team and activity.
How to Apply:
Please provide your CV along with a covering statement describing how your achievements, skills and experience match the requirements of the role and apply via Charity Jobs.
Recruitment Timetable and Process
Closing date for applications is Saturday 2nd May 2026 at 11.30pm and we will aim to respond to candidates on first interviews by Friday 8th May 2026. First interviews will be held on Wednesday 20th May at our office in Welwyn Village.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.