Facilities & Operations Senior Manager

Boston Consulting Group; Euston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization supporting faith-based initiatives is seeking a Grants Operations Manager to enhance grant management for church growth programs. This role involves managing substantial budgets, building strong relationships with stakeholders, and drafting reports for governance processes. The ideal candidate should have significant grant management experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to supporting the Church of England's mission. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with grant management platforms is essential.

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on experience in grant management processes.
• Experience of monitoring and tracking budgets using spreadsheets.
• Ability to build relationships with staff and external stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Report writing and summarising information

Planning and organisation

Attention to detail

Proactivity and resourcefulness

Understanding of Christian faith

Education

Degree level or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Amp Impact

Job description

We're looking for a Grants Operations Manager to join the Vision and Strategy team here at the National Church Institutions. About the Department/Role The Vision and Strategy Team has been established to support the whole Church in its embrace of and engagement with the national Vision and Strategy for the Church for the 2020s, and to support the implementation of the Emerging Church programme. The Vision and Strategy has three strategic priorities: to be a church of missionary disciples, to be younger and more diverse, and to develop a mixed ecology – doing church in varied forms and settings.

Key Qualifications

• Substantial hands‑on experience in supporting the management of a large and high‑profile grant‑making programme or funding process, including implementing and maintaining effective grant management policies and processes within a grant management system.
• Monitoring and tracking substantial budgets, including the use of spreadsheets.
• Experience of building excellent relationships and communicating effectively with staff and external stakeholders at all levels (including those at a senior level), demonstrating emotional intelligence, tact and persuasive ability.
• Experience of reporting within a governance process to trustees and senior stakeholders, including drafting and presenting reports and financial reporting.
• Experience of supporting organisational assessment/due diligence and of building the capacity of funding partners.
• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) or relevant experience.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Highly computer literate with a comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular creating and formatting spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of good practice in grants management processes and techniques.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Evidence of report writing and summarising information accurately and concisely.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with proven ability to prioritise, manage time effectively (including meeting tight deadlines) and use initiative as appropriate.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly proactive, demonstrating resourcefulness and energy.
• Discreet and reliable in observing confidentiality.
• Friendly, co-operative and diplomatic manner, with the ability to work well both on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Understanding of the Christian faith and supportive of the Church of England's focus on growth.
• Desire and commitment to learn and develop in the role.

Desirable

• Knowledge, understanding and strong interest in resourcing mission and growth across the Church of England.
• Understanding of techniques for the evaluation of the impact of funding.
• Experience of supporting grantees with financial sustainability planning.
• Managing funding processes to support innovation and learning.
• Experience with Amp Impact, a Salesforce‑based grant management platform.