Grant Manager (Arts, Culture and Heritage)

ACF; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A distinguished non-profit organization is seeking a Grant Manager to manage and develop a portfolio for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Programme. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the UK arts sector, experience in grant-making, and a keen interest in supporting non-profit organizations' capacity building. This role is based in London and requires frequent in-office presence.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of the UK arts, culture and heritage sector’s funding ecology.
• Significant experience in grant-making and organizational capacity building.
• Analytical skills to assess organizations' leadership, governance, and financial health.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of grants across the Arts, Culture and Heritage Programme.
• Work closely with the Programme Manager to deliver and manage grants.
• Support the development of international grant portfolios and other programme areas.

Skills

Knowledge of UK arts, culture and heritage funding

Experience in grant-making

Analytical skills

Interest in environmental conservation

Job description

Overview

The Fidelity UK and international Foundations are looking to recruit a Grant Manager (Arts, Culture and Heritage) to manage and further develop a portfolio of grants for the Arts, Culture and Heritage Programme.

Application Deadline

9/25/2025

Role and responsibilities

The Foundations’ approach to grant-making is distinctive, in that they focus on capacity building to strengthen the impact, effectiveness and/or financial sustainability of non-profit organisations so they can thrive and fulfil their mission and goals. This role is based in London (Cannon Street) and the post-holder will need to be in the office at least 2-3 days per week, and available to be in the office on additional days /travel for site visits, as required. Working closely with the Programme Manager (Arts, Culture and Heritage), the Grant Manager will be responsible for the development, delivery, and management of a significant portfolio of grants across the Arts, Culture and Heritage Programme. While this is primarily a UK-focused role, the post-holder will also support the development of the international grant portfolio (and also work on grant-making across other programme areas) as required.

The Grants Manager will contribute to the delivery and management of grants, with emphasis on strengthening capacity, impact and sustainability of recipient organisations, in line with the Foundations’ objectives.

Qualifications

The person: The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the UK arts, culture and heritage sector’s funding ecology, policy environments and cultural, social and economic impact. They will also ideally have a combination of significant experience of grant-making alongside experience of working within arts, culture and heritage organisations. Candidates will also have a keen interest and knowledge in the interconnections between arts, culture and heritage and environmental conservation, health and wellbeing and/or children and young people. Given the Foundations’ focus on strengthening the capacity of non-profit organisations, and in particular their financial sustainability/resilience, the ideal candidate will also have the necessary analytical skills and knowledge to assess and analyse organisations across factors such as leadership and governance, impact, financial health, business and strategic planning etc. They will also be adept at exploring how proposed capacity building projects will strengthen organisations under consideration for receiving funding.