Interim Grants Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Prospectus
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London
Summary: Our client, a leading UK Funder, seeks an Interim Grants Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract to support charities across the UK. The role involves advising applicants, assessing applications, and preparing funding reports, with opportunities for special projects. The ideal candidate will have substantial grant-making experience and a strong understanding of the charity sector. This position is primarily office-based with some flexibility for remote work after acclimatization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver the grants programme of the Foundation.
- Advise applicants and assess and evaluate grant applications.
- Prepare reports for funding decisions.
- Support grant applicants throughout the grant cycle.
- Conduct due diligence and prepare business cases for committees.
- Contribute to special projects and initiatives as needed.
Key Skills:
- Substantial grant-making experience with a UK-based funder.
- Strong knowledge of the charity sector in the UK.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to understand the needs of charities and funding challenges.
- Methodical approach to work.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Our client, a leading UK Funder is looking for talented and ambitious Interim Grants Manager to join the Foundation's small, high performance team that supports 1.000s of charities across the UK each year. This role is offered on a 6 month fixed term contract which could be open to extension. Primarily office based but there could be a little flexibility to work from home once bedded into the role.
This role will play a core part in delivering the grants programme that lies at the heart of the purpose of the Foundation. The role spans all parts of the grants function, including advising applicants, assessing and evaluating applications, and preparing reports for decisions on funding. Reporting to the Senior Grants Manager plus reporting to the Deputy Director on certain specified activities, there are also opportunities to contribute to special projects and initiatives as they arise.
You will have substantial Grant making experience with a UK based Funder, including grants assessment, dealing with enquiries, supporting grant applicants throughout the grant cycle, carrying out due diligence and preparing business cases to present to selection and decision-making committees. Highly organised, methodical and an excellent communicator, you will have a strong knowledge of the charity sector in the UK, will be aware of the needs of charities and the issues they face in attaining Funding, and will be able to see the bigger picture.
Working as part of a busy and committed team, this person will offer confident and knowledgeable grant-making expertise to support the team through a period of planning and growth.
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