Grant Support Executive

THE FOOTBALL FOUNDATION; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in grassroots football seeks a Grant Support Executive to assess grant applications and provide administrative support. The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and the ability to work remotely within a hybrid working model. With a salary range of £25,000 - £27,000 and generous benefits, this position is integral to enhancing local football facilities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution)

Collective bonus scheme

Free health care provision

Monthly gym subsidy

Interest-free season ticket loan

Death in service benefit

Access to selected match tickets

Qualifications

• Experience in administration processes.
• Understanding of grant application processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers remotely.

Responsibilities

• Assessment of capital and revenue grants.
• Preparing and formatting assessment reports.
• Providing administrative support and ensuring high levels of customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Job description

Grant Support Executive

£25,000-£27,000 (dependent on skills and experience) plus generous benefits

Location – Hybrid working split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.

To help us with this important mission, we currently have vacancies for Grant Support Executives. Our Grant Support Executives form part of a pro-active, centralised function who support each other and work together to deliver the greatest impact wherever it’s needed the most.

The role includes carrying out the assessment of capital and revenue grants; preparing and formatting assessment reports, drafting offer letters, processing claims and ensuring key information is captured within internal systems and working together as part of a united team to provide administrative support across the Foundation - always delivering high levels of customer service.

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 22 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 23,000 grants to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England worth more than £877 million. This year, the Foundation will be investing more money than ever into facilities across England and is committed to improving the experience of playing football for everyone.

The Foundation’s goal is to unlock the power of pitches ensuring everyone hasa great place to play regardless of gender, race, disability or place.

What are we looking for?

We would love to hear from you if you understand grant application processes and excellent customer service, coupled with knowledge of how sport can be used for community benefit. You will also need experience of administration processes, working in a varied team, and communicating with colleagues and customers remotely.

We’re looking for a team player with a keen attention to detail and strong organisational skills who takes pride in delivering excellent customer and administrative service.

You don’t need to follow football to apply, but it is expected that you appreciate the power of sport to change lives and have a genuine interest in using your skills and experience to help the Foundation achieve our charitable and strategic objectives.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

What can we offer you?

The salary band for this role is £25,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependent on relevant skills and experience.

You will start with 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), collective bonus scheme, free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, interest-free season ticket loan, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.

We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is: Monday 23 June2025 at 09:00am

First interviews will be held face to face and are currently scheduled for 30 June2025

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.