Grants Manager

J.P. MORGAN; London; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental Foundation seeks a Grants Manager to oversee their grants portfolio and support impactful programmes globally. The ideal candidate will manage active grants, coordinate due diligence, and ensure effective communication with grantees. This role involves working closely with various internal teams to optimize grant management processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in grants management within a foundation, NGO, or similar.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, KPIs, and due diligence processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and grants management systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of active grants.
• Coordinate grant lifecycles, including due diligence and reporting.
• Monitor grantee performance against KPIs.

Skills

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Reporting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Grants management systems

Job description

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a fantastic environmental Foundation in their search for a Grants Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced grants professional to contribute to the strategic management of a dynamic and impactful grants portfolio, supporting innovative programmes with both UK and global reach.

Salary: £65,000

The Role:

As Grants Manager, you will play a key role in the operational delivery and day-to-day management of the organisation’s grants portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Grant Operations and working closely with Finance, Programme, and Operations teams, you'll ensure the efficient deployment and monitoring of grants, while serving as a trusted point of contact for grantee organisations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of active grants and grantee relationships
• Coordinate grant lifecycles, including due diligence, reporting, and payment scheduling
• Monitor grantee performance against KPIs and key milestones
• Ensure high standards of communication and reporting both internally and externally
• Maintain and optimise the use of the grants management system (e.g., GivingData)
• Produce regular internal reports and identify opportunities for operational improvement
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including senior leadership, consultants, and programme teams

Key Experience:

• Previous experience in grants management within a foundation, NGO, or similar setting
• Strong understanding of budgeting, performance frameworks (e.g., KPIs, OKRs), and due diligence processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and grants management systems
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities

If you’re passionate about effective grantmaking and want to make a real impact through a values-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

For more information, please submit your CV to [e-mail].

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.