Grant Holder Support Officer

VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS' NETWORK NORTH EAST; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

29 days holiday per annum – plus BankH

3 days between Christmas and New Year

Pension Scheme – up to 5% employer

Office base in a modern, eco-friendly

BUPA Cash Health Plan

Credit Union Savings Scheme

2 volunteering days per annum

Corporate Metro Pass Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Connected Voice is recruiting a Grant Holder Support Officer in Newcastle as part of a new partnership project with the National Lottery Community Fund. You will work to strengthen support for VCSE organisations through governance, financial management and policy improvements.

The role emphasizes collaborative teamwork, autonomy, and a client-centred approach, with a salary scale aligned to experience and a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting VCSE organisations with governance and financial management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify strengths and development areas for VCSE organisations with current Lottery Grant.
• Support governance, financial management, policies or processes as required.
• Collaborate with organisations and adapt approach as the project develops.

Job description

Grant Holder Support Officer at Connected Voice

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full time

Based: Newcastle

Salary: £28,366 to 31,518 Per Annum

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

Salary £28,366to £31,518 - 37 hours per week

Connected Voice is looking for a Grant Holder Support Officer as part of our new partnership project with the National Lottery Community Fund and our fellow local infrastructure organisations in Tyne and Wear and County Durham. You will be a key member of our Support and Development team, strengthening support for the VCSE sector.

Benefits include

• Flexible and hybrid working
• 29 days holiday per annum – plus Bank Holidays and 3 days between
• Christmas and New Year
• Pension Scheme – up to 5% employer contribution
• Office base in a modern, eco-friendly building
• BUPA Cash Health Plan
• Credit Union Savings Scheme
• 2 volunteering days per annum
• Corporate Metro Pass Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme

The role focuses on working with VCSE organisations who have a current Lottery Grant or who wish to apply. You will help them to identify their strengths and areas for development, and support them to work on improving their governance, financial management, policies or processes as required. You will have a collaborative approach, working side by side with organisations. You will be open to learning and adapting your approach as the project develops.

We are looking for a people person with the ability to work well as part of a team, and foster good working relationships. You will have a strong understanding of the needs of the VCSE sector. You will be able to build and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally. You will be self-motivated, well-organised, enjoy a high level of autonomy, and be confident in supporting organisations in their development.

To have an informal chat about the role, please contact Lisa Goodwin, Chief Executive, via our Office Manager [e-mail]

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 5pm on the 26 October 2026

Interviews will be held in person on 5 November.

Connected Voice is an equal opportunities employer

Registered charity: 1125877

Company registration: 6681475