Grants Management Lead — Hybrid & Public Sector

EY; Derry/Londonderry; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Total Rewards package

EY Tech MBA program

Job summary

EY is seeking a Manager, Grants Management within Government & Infrastructure Risk. You will design grant programmes, develop operating models, and oversee end-to-end lifecycle while maintaining strong governance and client advocacy.

The role emphasizes leadership, opportunity identification, and delivering high-quality, compliant outcomes. Ideal candidates bring experience in public sector grants, risk management, and business development, with a collaborative, adaptable approach suited for a

Qualifications

• Experience translating policy objectives into operational delivery models.
• Proven track record across risk, controls, process and governance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design government grant and funding programmes, developing operating models for governance, data, processes and controls.
• Oversee end-to-end grant lifecycle from application to evaluation, monitoring risks and improving controls.
• Build trusted client relationships and identify growth opportunities through insight and commercial acumen.
• Lead and mentor diverse teams, providing direction and developing talent.
• Ensure engagements meet EY quality and regulatory expectations while managing risk and profitability.

Skills

Public sector funding

Risk & controls

Analytical skills

Job description

EY is seeking a Manager, Grants Management within Government & Infrastructure Risk. You will design grant programmes, develop operating models, and oversee end-to-end lifecycle while maintaining strong governance and client advocacy.

The role emphasizes leadership, opportunity identification, and delivering high-quality, compliant outcomes. Ideal candidates bring experience in public sector grants, risk management, and business development, with a collaborative, adaptable approach suited for a