Grants Manager

The Law Society; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The Law Society is seeking a Grants Manager to lead grant funding activities across the full lifecycle, ensuring governance, policy alignment and impact evaluation. You will manage relationships with funded organisations and internal stakeholders while supporting decision-making bodies and reporting on outcomes.

Based in London with hybrid working and two office days per week, you will contribute to continuous improvement of grant processes and reporting frameworks, and help maximise impact

Qualifications

• Experience managing grants, funding programmes or similar portfolios.
• Strong project management skills with ability to coordinate multiple activities.
• Excellent relationship builder with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of grant funding activity across the full lifecycle.
• Oversee screening, application, assessment, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of grants.
• Support decision-making groups and committees; monitor performance and risk; report on outcomes and impact.

Skills

Grant management

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Governance compliance

Job description

We are looking for a Grants Manager to join the Law Society to lead the delivery and development of our grant funding activity. Working across the full grant lifecycle, you will oversee funding programmes from screening, application and assessment through to monitoring, reporting and evaluation. You will ensure grants are administered effectively, in line with agreed governance arrangements, organisational policies and strategic objectives.

The role also involves stakeholder management with funded organisations and internal stakeholders, supporting decision-making groups and committees, monitoring performance and risk, and ensuring accurate reporting on outcomes and impact. You will also contribute to the continuous improvement of grant management processes, evaluation frameworks and reporting approaches, helping to maximise the value and effectiveness of our funding activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and is passionate about supporting initiatives that deliver meaningful impact.

What we're looking for

We are seeking an organised and proactive professional with experience of managing grants, funding programmes or similar portfolios. You will have strong project management skills and be confident coordinating multiple activities and priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You will be comfortable analysing information, assessing risks and producing clear reports and recommendations for a range of audiences. Experience of working within governance frameworks, carrying out due diligence activities and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations will be highly beneficial.

The successful candidate will be an excellent relationship builder, capable of working effectively with internal colleagues, external organisations, committees and senior stakeholders. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to influence, collaborate and provide guidance where required. Above all, you will share the Law Society's commitment to inclusion, integrity and delivering positive outcomes through partnership working.

What's in it for you

Joining the Law Society means becoming part of an organisation that plays a vital role in supporting the legal profession and promoting access to justice. You will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that makes a tangible difference to organisations and communities across the sector.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment where collaboration, professional development and continuous learning are encouraged. Alongside a competitive salary and benefits package, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in grant management, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery while working with a broad range of internal and external partners. You will be empowered to bring new ideas, drive improvements and help shape the future of our grant funding activity.

The role is based in London at 113 Chancery Lane. The team currently works hybrid under a team charter where we come in the office at least two days per week. We offer a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

Interviews will be held on 14 and 15 September 2026