Grants Manager

Prospectus is delighted to be working exclusively with the Paul Hamlyn Foundation is their search for a Grants Manager, particularly focused on the strategic area of Nurturing People & Ideas.
 
This is a fulltime, maternity cover (12-months) position, based in London (Hybrid).
 
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) is an independent grant-making foundation set up by Paul Hamlyn, the publisher and philanthropist. It aims to maximise opportunities for individuals and communities to realise their potential and experience and enjoy a better quality of life. The Foundation supports charitable activity in the areas of arts, education and learning, and social justice across the UK.

Reporting to the Head of Programme – Individuals, this vital Grants Manager post will work specifically on PHF’s Ideas and Pioneers Fund, involved in designing the way the Fund operates, supporting implementation and process development ahead of its re-opening (mid-2024). Once the Fund opens, the Grants Manager will take the lead on assessing applications and supporting pioneers to ensure their ideas have the best conditions to thrive. The postholder will work to build effective relationships across the organisation, and actively uphold the Foundations diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
 
To be successful, you will have strong project management skills, with an ability to manage a varied workload. The ideal candidate will have previous grant-making experience, with it desirable to be in the field of social-justice and/or those have historically overlooked by funders. You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate with a range of different stakeholders. Finally, you will be committed to equitable grant-making and the Foundations values of being an anti-racist funder.
 
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. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to brief you on the role.