Grants Admin Assistant

Royal Navy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization in Portsmouth is seeking a Grants Admin Assistant to support the grants process and enhance stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will be an experienced administrator with strong attention to detail and IT skills in Microsoft Office 365. Responsibilities include managing communications with grant applicants and organizing team tasks effectively. Competitive salary range of £21,840 to £23,500 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Experienced administrator with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with database and management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support for grants and commissioning processes.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with stakeholders.
• Act as first point of contact for grant applicants.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office 365

Education

GCSE level Maths and English (A-C)

Job description

The Grants Admin Assistant will provide administration to support the smooth operation of the grants and commissioning process, working independently on specific tasks as well as part of a supportive team working together to achieve strategic priorities for grant making and in support of fundraising priorities. A key aspect of the role will be developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

You will be an experienced administrator working with high levels of attention to detail and standards of accuracy, along with a competent level of IT skills in Microsoft Office 365, including PowerPoint and Excel, and experience of working with data base and management systems. As the first point of contact with grant applicants and prospective applicants you will be highly personable and approachable with excellent communication skills both over the phone and in writing. You will possess good organisational skills with the ability to proactively plan and manage multiple priorities to meet strict deadlines. You will have previous experience of taking minutes and meeting notes and have a good general education with GCSE level Maths and English (A-C). As a team player you will have a collegiate approach and be flexible and adaptable in undertaking varied tasks in support of the team and the department.

Please see the job description for full details on the duties and responsibilities.

Salary: The full time equivalent annual salary range for the post is £21,840 to £23,500 per annum.