Grants Manager

Prospectus Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EarthPercent is seeking a Grants Manager to lead its international grant-making programme, managing a portfolio of 30+ active grants and supporting due diligence, monitoring and impact evaluation.

You will build relationships with climate experts, grant partners and donors, represent the organisation externally, and travel to the London office, with visits required at least eight times per year.

Qualifications

• Extensive grant-making experience in environmental, climate change or conservation sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and development of EarthPercent's international grant-making programme.
• Oversee due diligence, compliance and impact measurement across grants.
• Build and maintain relationships with climate experts, grant partners and donors.

Job description

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with EarthPercent to recruit a Grants Manager.

Founded in 2021, EarthPercent harnesses the power of the music industry to support climate action, directing funding to high-impact organisations tackling the climate and nature emergencies. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative and purpose-driven organisation at the intersection of philanthropy, environmental action and culture.

As Grants Manager, you will lead the delivery and ongoing development of EarthPercent's international grant-making programme, managing a portfolio of more than 30 active grants and helping to identify and support outstanding organisations working across climate action, nature restoration and community-led environmental solutions.

The successful candidate will bring significant grant-making experiencewithin the environmental, climate change or conservation sectors, alongside a strong understanding of grant management processes, due diligence, compliance and impact measurement. You will be responsible for assessing and managing funding relationships, supporting expert review processes, strengthening monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and ensuring EarthPercent's funding delivers meaningful and measurable impact.

Equally important is your ability to act as a credible ambassador for the organisation. You will build and maintain strong relationships with climate experts, grant partners, philanthropies, donors, board members and wider stakeholders, confidently communicating the impact of EarthPercent's work and representing the organisation externally.

Candidates will demonstrate excellent judgement, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex information and stakeholder environments. A good understanding of climate and environmental issues is essential, alongside a genuine commitment to EarthPercent's mission of creating a healthy, equitable and liveable planet for future generations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced grants professional who combines rigorous grant-making expertise with a passion for environmental impact and collaborative philanthropy.

You can be based anywhere in the UK within this role, and would be required to visit the London office at least 8 times per annum. If you are based within a commutable distance of London, the organisation would like you to visit the London office weekly if possible.

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment process, please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus at [e-mail]