Grants Officer

Veolia; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental charity is seeking a committed Grants Officer to manage project grants and support community initiatives. This hybrid role based in Stafford involves liaising with a variety of stakeholders and ensuring compliance throughout the grants process. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a proactive work approach, with training provided for all levels of experience.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounts on groceries and retailers

Access to a virtual GP

One paid volunteer day per year

Training and development opportunities

Gym access and subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Values-driven and ethical approach to work.
• Ability to quickly understand complex information.
• Experience in grant making or charitable sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full grants lifecycle from application to completion.
• Deliver excellent customer service through professional handling of enquiries.
• Build positive relationships with applicants for guidance and support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive approach

Ability to work independently

Job description

Ready to find the right role for you?

Grants Officer at Veolia Environmental Trust

Grade 4.3

Location: Hybrid – Cannock office (minimum 2 days per week) with home working flexibility

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well‑known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health – so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24‑hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and your household members
• One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Modern office facilities with electric car charging, free gym and subsidised canteen

What you’ll be doing:

Join our mission to support community and environmental projects that make a real difference. The Veolia Environmental Trust (url removed) is an independent grant‑making charity that distributes Landfill Communities Fund monies across England.

As a dedicated Grants Officer, you’ll join our small, dynamic team in an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting environmental initiatives across the country while developing your career in the grants and charitable sector.

Reporting to the Head of Grants, you’ll work with a diverse range of stakeholders including applicants, beneficiaries, regulators and sector peers.

• Manage the full grants lifecycle of projects from application to completion, including compliance monitoring and occasional site visits
• Manage grant claims, including checking evidence of expenditure and project budgets
• Deliver excellent customer service through professional handling of enquiries
• Build positive relationships with applicants, providing guidance and support throughout the application and live grants processes
• Process and evaluate funding applications, ensuring fair and thorough assessment against our criteria
• Assist with Board meeting arrangements, minute taking and other administrative duties
• Support Trustee meetings and contribute to strategic discussions about our funding priorities
• Help develop communications materials and guidance to support potential applicants

What we’re looking for:

Essential:

• A values‑driven and ethical approach to work, with a strong commitment to improving the environment and community wellbeing
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to quickly understand complex information
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of our close‑knit team

Desirable:

• Experience of assessing financial information (e.g. invoices, quotes, tenders etc.)
• Experience in grant making or the charitable sector
• Digital skills, including familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT
• Current driving licence

While relevant experience is desirable, we welcome applications from candidates at all career stages and with different life experiences as full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you’re passionate about environmental grant making and how your skills align with this role.

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we’re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who opt‑in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.