Administration and Grants Officer

The Foundation of Edward Storey; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable foundation in Cambridge is seeking an Administration and Grants Officer to deliver efficient administrative support to Trustees and residents. The successful candidate will manage grant processes, liaising with applicants and compiling reports. Strong communication skills, organisation, and a commitment to teamwork are essential. The role offers £17.95 per hour with benefits including free parking and a generous pension scheme. Flexibility in working hours is available for the right candidate.

Benefits

Free parking

Sick pay

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and residents.
• Committed to delivering excellent results as part of a team.
• Organised and self-motivated worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administration services to the Foundation's Trustees, Staff and Residents.
• Manage the Foundation's grant giving processes including liaising with applicants.

Skills

Ability to communicate well at all levels

Organised

Self-motivated

Excellent problem solver

Positive and enthusiastic

Flexible and adaptable

Good time management skills

Empathy for older people

Tact and confidentiality

Job description

Administration and Grants Officer

Location: Cambridge. This role is based on‑site five days per week.

Salary: £17.95 per hour

Hours per Week: 35 hours per week (we are open to discussing some flexibility in working hours, or slightly reduced hours, for the right candidate)

Founded in 1693, the Foundation of Edward Storey is an almshouse charity providing housing for older people across multiple sites in and around Cambridge. We also provide financial assistance to people in need.

The Foundation is a small, friendly charity that is dedicated to making a positive and meaningful difference to people's lives through the provision of housing and grants.

The Role

To provide efficient and effective Administration Services to the Foundation's Trustees, Staff and Residents.

Responsibility for managing the Foundation's grant giving processes to include liaising with applicants, administering forms, undertaking appropriate checks, compiling reports and presenting to Trustees.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to communicate well at all levels and build effective relationships with colleagues and residents.

Personal characteristics

• Committed to working as part of a small team to deliver excellent results.
• Organised.
• Self‑motivated, able to work on own initiative with minimal day‑to‑day supervision.
• An excellent problem solver.
• Positive and enthusiastic.
• Flexible and adaptable, with good time management skills.
• An empathy for older people.
• Tact and confidentiality.

Additional Requirements

• A basic DBS check will be required for this role.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Sick pay
• Generous pension scheme

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Foundation of Edward Storey, please click Apply to submit your details and upload your CV.

After you have submitted your CV, you will receive an email with an Information Pack and an Application Form. To apply, you must return your completed Application Form by 12 noon on Friday 16 January 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing Monday 2 February.