Grants Manager

NATIONAL CHURCHES TRUST; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to join their Church Engagement team in London. The successful candidate will oversee grants programs and ensure that funds are allocated transparently and inclusively, making a positive impact on community churches. This role is crucial for maintaining church buildings as vital parts of the UK’s heritage.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing grant programs.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work transparently and inclusively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grants programmes ensuring best-practice standards.
• Deliver effective and impactful funding.
• Support the vision of thriving churches at the heart of communities.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Analysis

Job description

About the role

The National Churches Trust awards grants to help keep churches of all denominations well maintained, open and in use. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Grants Manager to join our Church Engagement team and oversee our grants programmes, ensuring the funding is delivered to best-practice standards and in a way that supports our vision to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.

The future of church buildings is our biggest heritage challenge; we are looking for someone who can help us to ensure our grants are effective and delivered in a way that is transparent, inclusive and impactful and makes a positive difference.

About the National Churches Trust

As an integral part of the UK’s heritage, we want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations with the challenges and opportunities they face. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.

Our mission

• We Speak Up: churches are valued and supported
• We Build Up: churches are well maintained, adaptable and in good repair
• We Open Up: churches are sustainable, open and welcoming support

Our values

• Being straightforward in responding to others’ needs
• Providing support that makes a difference
• Joining forces to achieve greater impact
• Driving change that brings our vision closer

Apply for the role

For an informal conversation about the role, please email:

• Catherine Townsend at [e-mail]
• Rosalinde de [e-mail]

To find out more about the role and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: Midnight on Thursday, 10 July 2025.
Interview dates: Wednesday, 6 / Thursday, 7 / Friday, 8 August 2025 in Westminster, London.