Grants & Finance Officer

Caretech; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable foundation is seeking a Grants & Finance Officer to manage grant programmes and financial processes for impactful charities. This full-time role involves ensuring effective administration, maintaining records, and supporting governance. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial administration, strong organisational skills, and familiarity with CRM systems. Join a team dedicated to delivering life-changing projects in the UK and internationally with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working

Employer pension contribution

Single health insurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration or bookkeeping.
• Experience in a charity or grant‑making environment.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer grant programmes from application to reporting.
• Maintain financial records using Salesforce CRM.
• Process invoices and monitor budgets.

Skills

Financial administration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Experience in charity environment

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Accounting software (e.g. Xero, Brightpay)

Job description

Grants & Finance Officer

Location: Flexible home and office working, with travel to Uxbridge at least three days per week
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Reports to: Executive Director, CareTech Foundation & Director, COSARAF Charitable Foundation
Closing Date: Saturday, 28th February 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Grants & Finance Officer to support two impactful charities: the CareTech Foundation (0.6 FTE) and the COSARAF Charitable Foundation (0.4 FTE).

This unique role combines grants administration, financial management, and operational support, helping to deliver life‑changing projects in the UK and internationally. You will manage grant programmes from application through to impact reporting, oversee day‑to‑day financial processes, and support effective governance across both foundations.

About the Foundations

The CareTech Foundation champions the social care sector, carers, and people living in care in the UK and overseas. The COSARAF Charitable Foundation is a family foundation focused on building sustainable communities, enabling young people, and empowering women and girls.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer grant programmes, including application processing, due diligence, payments, and monitoring
• Maintain accurate grant and financial records using Salesforce CRM and financial systems
• Process invoices, grant payments, and expenses; reconcile accounts and track budgets
• Support management accounts, audits, and financial controls
• Collect and analyse monitoring and evaluation data and contribute to impact reporting
• Act as a key contact for grantees, donors, and partners
• Contribute to trustee reports, communications, and operational administration

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Experience in financial administration or bookkeeping
• Experience in a charity or grant‑making environment
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and working with digital systems

Desirable:

• Experience with Salesforce CRM or grants management systems
• Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Brightpay)
• Understanding of charity finance and governance

Benefits

• Salary £40,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible working
• Employer pension contribution
• Single health insurance (post‑probation)
• Training and development opportunities
• Real Living Wage Employer

How to Apply

Send your CV and covering letter (max two pages) toby Saturday, 7 February 2026.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Please confirm your availability in your cover letter.

For an informal conversation, contact Helen Livingston – .

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request.