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Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client with the recruitment of a Grants Officer role. 

Our client is a charitable foundation that brings together local donors with voluntary and community organisations to enable positive, sustainable change across Surrey. Through strategic grant-making, research, and long-term partnerships, the foundation supports initiatives that address local needs and help communities to thrive. 

This role is available on a permanent contract and between 21-37 hours a week. The salary range is £27,700–£32,000 FTE, depending on experience. This is a role with flexible working arrangements, all staff attend the Woking office on Mondays and with the option to work remotely on other days. This postholder would need to have flexibility and ability to travel within Surrey.

Within this role, you will deliver high-quality and accessible grant-making, with a primary focus on the three annual Main Grants rounds. You will independently review allocated Expressions of Interest (EOIs) and applications, undertake due diligence, advise applicants and prepare recommendations for funding decisions. You will work closely with the Grants Manager to deliver the Main Grants timetable and provide planned support to other foundation-funded programmes, including Green Health and Mental Health Scale-Up. The role also manages a small portfolio of funds, which may include one Area Fund.

To be successful in this role, you will experience assessing written information against defined criteria and producing clear, balanced recommendations. You will have strong analytical, written communication, organisational and deadline-management skills. You will have the ability to apply proportionate due diligence, recognise risk and know when to escalate. You will have the ability to communicate with applicants and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. You will have experience using digital systems and maintaining accurate, confidential records. You will have the willingness to learn Plinth. You will have a commitment to the foundation's values, equity, inclusion, and good grant-making practice.

Desirably, you will have experience of grant-making, charity funding or assessment of voluntary-sector organisations. You will have knowledge of Surrey’s voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector and community needs. You will have experience of outcome monitoring, programme delivery, site visits or applicant outreach.

How To Apply 
To apply, please submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 
 
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