OverviewSenior Grants Manager (Maternity Cover) — The Bloom Foundation — London with 4 days in the office in Camden and 1 day working from home and some national travel.Base pay range: £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience.Contract: 9-12 months fixed term (maternity cover) to start in December 2025. Full time, with flexible working hours.Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, employer pension contribution of 3%, private healthcare, onsite employee gym and café.Are you an experienced grants manager seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Are you passionate about making a difference, bringing out the best in others, acting with integrity, and delivering effectively and efficiently?Charity People are delighted to be partnering with The Bloom Foundation, a growing UK-based family trust dedicated to helping communities thrive. Since 2011, the Foundation focuses on addressing key issues and promoting positive change through strategic grant-making and partnerships. The Foundation donates £6-7 million a year in operational grants and funds a diverse portfolio of charities in the UK and Israel.The Foundation’s focus areas include strengthening the UK Jewish and Brighton communities, creating a more cohesive society in Israel, and mainstreaming a preventative approach to health.Role and responsibilitiesThe Senior Grants Manager will cover a diverse portfolio of charities across the Foundation’s key funding areas, with a focus on health (including mental health) and the UK Jewish community. You will support grantees over a multi-year journey to help them achieve their goals. You will be an excellent relationship-builder, with a strong knowledge of philanthropy and a dedication to enhancing impact through effective grant-making. Grant Management & Compliance: Oversee all stages of the grant lifecycle, ensuring alignment with Foundation guidelines, values, and objectives. Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Cultivate strong relationships with grantees, charities, and non-profit organisations, acting as the primary point of contact. Evaluation & Reporting: Monitor grantee outcomes, assess programme effectiveness, and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders and board members, highlighting impact and progress. Qualifications and experienceAt least 5 years’ experience in grant management, preferably within a philanthropic private foundation, including grant assessments and grant reports. Strong analytical skills and experience with a grant management database (The Bloom Foundation uses Blackbaud). Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. Strategic thinking, ability to connect dots across a grantee’s organisational journey, strong relationship-building skills, and diplomacy in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in MS Office and Excel; accurate handling of figures.You will be a collaborative team player, committed to contributing to the success of a small, motivated organisation with a versatile and flexible approach and a “can do” attitude.Location, travel and cultureThe role is based in a modern, vibrant office in Camden on the canal, with a 4 days-in-office / 1 day-from-home hybrid policy. Some evening events and national travel to visit grantees. The Foundation offers gym and café facilities; the culture is friendly, flexible and sociable. Background checks apply due to working within a family foundation.How to applyThe application process is CV and Supporting Statement. Apply by submitting your application via the “Apply” button and uploading your CV. Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 14 October. First interviews will take place on Friday 31 October, with second stage interviews on Tuesday 3 November and Thursday 5 November. Both interviews will be in person at the Bloom Foundation’s office in Camden. Early interest is encouraged as applications are being received on a rolling basis due to the FTC nature of this role. Start date is early December.We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Jen if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.At Charity People, we match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.We look forward to hearing from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr