Grant Holder Support Officer

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday

Pension up to 5%

Hybrid working

Job summary

VCAS is seeking a part-time Grant Holder Support Officer in Sunderland as part of a new partnership project with the National Lottery Community Fund. You will strengthen support for VCSE sector organisations, identifying strengths and areas for development, and assisting with governance, financial management, policies, and processes.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working, with a pro rata salary and 5% employer pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with voluntary and community sector groups is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Support VCSE organisations with governance, financial management, policies, or processes.
• Provide development support to organisations within the project.
• Collaborate with the team to strengthen support for the VCSE sector.

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed term

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Part time

Application deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026 - 17:00

Based: Sunderland

Salary: £28,366 to 31,518 Pro Rata

Salary Type: Fixed Salary

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

Salary: £28,366 - £31,518 FTE (pro rata £14,183 - £15,759 per year), plus 5% employer pension contribution

Hours: 18.5 per week

Closing Date: 26th October 2026 at 5pm

VCAS are 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
• Pension Scheme - up to 5% employer contribution
• Office base in the city centre/out in the community

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.

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

Interviews will be held in person on 3rd November 2026.

VCAS is an equal opportunities employer

Company No. 01759477

Charity No. 702930