Charities Officer

Newton Maxwell International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% non-contributory pension

Season ticket loans

Private health insurance

Job summary

Newton Maxwell International is seeking a Charities Officer to manage charitable initiatives and support the administration of two charitable funds. This role involves a range of responsibilities including overseeing applications for the Benevolent Fund and managing processes for scholarships and awards. The ideal candidate will possess high-level communication skills, be personable, and have experience within grant-making or charitable organisations. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000 and generous benefits including a pension and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience within grant making or charitable organisations is ideal.
• Knowledge of Livery Companies or membership organisations is desirable.
• Interest in textiles or decorative arts is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administrative function for the Company’s Benevolent Fund.
• Manage the education fund processes including scholarships and awards.
• Assist with admin matters related to the sheltered housing residents.

Skills

High-level communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills including database knowledge

Tactful and diplomatic approach

Job description

A unique opportunity has arisen within a prestigious and highly regarded City Livery Company with 150 members. As Charities Officer you will be based in a small office, working closely with the Clerk (CEO) in supporting the administration of two charitable funds, servicing multiple committees, and contributing to the effective delivery of the Company’s charitable objectives.

This is not a purely administrative or secretarial position; rather, it offers a broad range of responsibilities and the opportunity to become actively involved in meaningful charitable work and new initiatives. You will enjoy a varied and challenging role including administrative and operational support to the Clerk (CEO) across all areas of the Company’s charity work.

You will be working closely with the Charitable Grants Committee overseeing the full administrative function for three main areas including:

The Company’s Benevolent Fund

Managing a substantial fund which is allocated to charitable initiatives for young offenders. You will be managing the entire administrative process including high volumes of applications by making initial assessments, preparing summaries and presenting to the relevant committees.

The Company’s Education Fund

Managing a generous fund allocated to individuals, universities and specific creative organisations and overseeing processes including scholarships and awards, entry to work schemes, award ceremonies as well as an annual away conference.

The Company’s Sheltered House Scheme

You will be assisting the Clerk (CEO) with all admin matters related to the residents who are housed in flats in the East London area. You will also build strong interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders, including residential staff.

A personable and confident individual is needed to deal effectively with people at all levels. You will have the ability to be tactful, diplomatic and cooperative with highly developed communication and social skills. You will possess excellent IT skills including database knowledge. You will be self-motivated and able to work in a small open office.

The Candidate will ideally have experience within grant making or other charitable organisations. A knowledge of Livery Companies or other membership organisations would be desirable. An interest in textiles or decorative arts, applied arts or artisanry would be an advantage but not at all essential.

This role will be based in The City of London. The core hours are 9am to 5pm with one day work‑from‑home per week. The Company offers generous benefits including 5% non‑contributory pension, season ticket loans and private health insurance.

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000