Overview

Prospectus is excited to be partnering with our client in the search for a new Grants Officer to join their collaborative team. The organisation is an independent charitable foundation that aims to build partnerships and invest in communities to make lasting change so local residents can access the wealth of opportunities that surround them. For 35 years they have been supporting communities and local charities in the East End of London.

This Grants Officer role is available on a permanent contract and full-time basis (35 hours a week). This is a hybrid role, where the foundation would like the postholder to attend the Isle of Dogs office two days a week in East London, with Wednesday being a core office day. The salary banding for this role is £28,000-£32,000 (dependent on level of experience).

Responsibilities

• Report to the Head of Grants and Programmes and support the development, management, and promotion of the foundation's grants programmes.
• Manage a portfolio of grants, provide guidance to applicants and grantees, assess grant applications, and conduct due diligence to inform funding recommendations.
• Monitor funded projects, ensure timely reporting and validate project delivery.
• Maintain accurate records on Salesforce.
• Support donor engagement, ensure reporting aligns with CSR goals, review end-of-grant reports, and contribute to annual programme reporting.
• Help deliver funding workshops and community events.
• Assist with developing systems, policies, and communication tools for grant making.
• Stay up to date on best practices in grant making and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge or experience of delivering a grants programme or working in a fundraising environment.
• Experience or understanding of working within the voluntary sector and needs of communities in the East-End of London.
• Strong eye for detail and experience gathering, recording information, and presenting to audiences.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to develop relationships with people from different backgrounds and lived experiences.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a small team.
• Excellent IT literacy and administrative skills.

Desirable

• Experience using Salesforce CRM, managing budgets, knowledge of participatory grant making, and public speaking.