Grants and Funding Officer

Northamptonshire Sport; Northampton; On-site; GBP 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and wellbeing charity in the UK seeks a Grants and Funding Officer to secure funding for physical activity initiatives. The successful candidate will have proven experience in grant applications, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach. Responsibilities include identifying funding opportunities and developing proposals. This is a part-time role based in Northampton, with flexible hours to support work-life balance. Applications are open until 14th December 2025, with interviews scheduled for the following January.

Responsibilities

• Identify local and national funding opportunities.
• Develop persuasive proposals for funding.
• Provide expert advice to staff and partners.
• Deliver targeted training to strengthen funding efforts.

Skills

Experience in grant and funding application processes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proactive and solutions-focused approach

Advocacy and influencing skills

Commitment to equal opportunities and community wellbeing

Job description

Grants and Funding Officer

Are you passionate about securing resources to create healthier, more active communities? Do you have experience in fundraising, bid writing or grant management? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people across Northamptonshire?

If so, then you might be interested in joining our team as Grants and Funding Officer.

Job Info

• Salary: £31,000 pro rata (Band 2)
• Hours: 18.5 - 22.5 hours per week (flexible)
• Contract: Fixed-term (to March 2027)
• Location: Delapré Abbey, London Road, Northampton NN4 8AW
• Closing date: 14th December 2025

About us

Northamptonshire Sport is a leading physical activity, health and wellbeing charity based in Northamptonshire, delivering national initiatives locally. We collaborate with local and national partners to change the system, influencing strategy, policy and approaches, tackling inequalities and supporting communities to change lives through widening participation in physical activity. We also deliver sport participation events, physical activity programmes and wellbeing projects.

About the role

You’ll play a vital role in attracting and securing funding for physical activity and sport across Northamptonshire. Your responsibilities will include identifying local and national funding opportunities, developing persuasive proposals, and providing expert advice to staff, partners, and the wider community. You’ll also deliver targeted training and mentor colleagues to strengthen our collective ability to secure resources.

The role is part-time and hours can are flexible to meet the successful candidates work-life balance.

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in grant and funding application processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, creative, and solutions-focused approach
• Strong advocacy and influencing skills
• A commitment to equal opportunities and community wellbeing

If you thrive on making a tangible impact and enjoy working collaboratively, we’d love to hear from you.

The closing date for applications is 14th December 2025

Interviews will be held w/c 5th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Northamptonshire Sport recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Applicants who apply under the Disability Confident scheme are guaranteed an interview if the minimum criteria score is met.

If you have a disability that makes it difficult to apply online, don't worry – there are other ways to get your application seen.

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