Grants Officer

Glu Recruit; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation caritative dynamique recherche un Grant Officer pour générer des revenus à partir de diverses sources de financement. Le candidat retenu sera responsable de l'identification des opportunités de financement et de la rédaction de propositions convaincantes. Ce poste nécessite d'excellentes compétences en communication et l'aptitude à travailler à la fois de manière autonome et en équipe.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans la rédaction de demandes de financement réussies.
• Connaissance des différents financeurs et capacités d'analyse.
• Expérience de travail dans le secteur caritatif.

Responsibilities

• Rédiger des demandes de financement de haute qualité.
• Identifier et obtenir des opportunités de financement.
• Maintenir des relations avec les financeurs.

Skills

Compétences exceptionnelles en communication

Analyse des opportunités de financement

Développement d'applications de financement

Education

Bon niveau d'éducation

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

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Glu Recruit are recruiting for a Grant officer who will be responsible for generating income for the charity and other relevant organisations that they support, from across a variety of funders including trusts, foundations, and government grants. Working alongside colleagues, to be responsible for identifying funding opportunities, developing, and writing applications that are of high quality, compelling, and submitted on time in order to secure funding for projects and services.

Main responsibilities:

• Secure income through funding applications to a range of large and small scale funders.
• Write high quality, compelling applications that are submitted on time and in line with funder requirements and eligibility criteria.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop applications for funding and compile high quality content that is realistic, deliverable, and appropriately budgeted.
• Identify and obtain any support and advice required for the preparation, planning and management of the funding applications.
• Develop information and guidance for internal and external stakeholders that supports the funding application process.
• Build and maintain relationships with funders to develop an understanding of the charity’s work.
• Identify new and existing funding opportunities that meet organisational priorities.
• Maintain accurate monitoring and recording of data to evidence performance.
• Undertake any necessary administrative tasks that support the efficient and compliant management of grants including updating the charity’s database. This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the jobholder and identifies the level of responsibility at which the jobholder will be required to work.
• Produce reports for a range of internal and external stakeholders including the charity’s management teams, and any external funders who may require this.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of relevant marketing and communication activity that helps to promote funding opportunities and highlights the success of any funding secured.
• Represent the organisation at events and meetings as required.
• Participate in personal development opportunities including any mandatory training relevant to role and take responsibility for identifying any further training or development that may be necessary.
• To work within a flexible framework in order to meet the demands of the service which may include outside the usual 9-5 hours and considerable travel.
• To undertake any other duties as requested and reasonable to the post
• Produce reports for a range of internal and external stakeholders including the charity’s management teams, and any external funders who may require this.
• Assist with the planning and delivery of relevant marketing and communication activity that helps to promote funding opportunities and highlights the success of any funding secured.
• Represent the organisation at events and meetings as required.
• Participate in personal development opportunities including any mandatory training relevant to role and take responsibility for identifying any further training or development that may be necessary.
• To work within a flexible framework in order to meet the demands of the service which may include outside the usual 9-5 hours and considerable travel.
• To undertake any other duties as requested and reasonable to the post.
• Experience of writing compelling, high quality funding applications to secure income from a range of funders.
• Experience of developing applications to major funders such as National Lottery, Sport England, central government and local authorities as well as smaller grants and trusts.
• Knowledge of various funders and ability to analyse and assess which opportunities are appropriate to consider.
• Skilled at presenting complex project information in a clear and engaging way.
• Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal with the ability to produce concise, persuasive and engaging narrative.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and encouraging this in others.
• Confidence to represent the organisation with partner agencies, funders and colleagues.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work co-operatively with others. Knowledge of and ability to use IT systems including Outlook, Microsoft Office, SharePoint.
• Ability to be self-motivated, with excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to travel when required with occasional overnight stays if necessary.
• Experience of working within the charity sector.
• Good standard of education and evidence of ongoing learning and development.