Grants Officer

Grosvenor Group; Wimblington; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Very generous pension

Life assurance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Sick pay

Benefits platform

Job summary

Westminster Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer to support grant programmes across its key geographical areas, managing enquiries, eligibility checks and due diligence. You will prepare grant documentation, coordinate payments and support panels, while maintaining accurate records in Salesforce.

You will join a busy team, bring strong written communication and a collaborative approach, and help improve grantmaking processes in a values-driven charity focused on children and families in

Qualifications

• Experience in grantmaking and grant management within charity/public/funding sectors.
• Strong understanding of the grant lifecycle and assessment processes.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience conducting proportionate due diligence and review of applications.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of grant programmes across Westminster Foundation's key geographical areas.
• Manage applicant enquiries and guidance throughout the application process.
• Review funding applications, perform eligibility checks and due diligence.
• Prepare grant documentation, coordinate payments and support grants panels.
• Monitor grant progress, reporting and compliance, escalating risks as needed.
• Maintain accurate grant records and data within Salesforce.
• Support delivery of additional grant programmes and represent the Foundation at events.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of grantmaking processes, systems and data quality.

Skills

Grantmaking

Grant management

Organisational skills

Due diligence

Written communication

CRM/Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

The Westminster Foundation provides long -term, sustainable support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families. Primarily a place-based funder in Westminster, Chester, Lancashire and Sutherland, we build meaningful partnerships with local charities rooted in their communities. Our focus is early intervention, identifying and addressing risks before they escal... Our work goes beyond funding. We work alongside our partners to strengthen their organisations, encourage collaboration, and address the systemic conditions that hold deep-rooted problems in place. We amplify young people's voices and listen closely to those on the frontlines, ensuring our work stays grounded, responsive, and impactful.

We are proud to serve as the primary charitable vehicle for the Duke of Westminster and Grosvenor businesses, uniting resources, relationships, and shared purpose to build brighter futures. For further information about the Westminster Foundation please visit westminsterfoundation.org.uk.

About the role

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Support the delivery of grant programmes across Westminster Foundation's key geographical areas.
• Manage applicant enquiries and provide guidance throughout the application process.
• Review funding applications, carrying out eligibility checks and proportionate due diligence.
• Prepare grant documentation, coordinate payments and support grants panels.
• Monitor grant progress, reporting and compliance, identifying and escalating any risks or concerns.
• Maintain accurate grant records and data within Salesforce.
• Support the delivery of additional grant programmes and represent the Foundation at relevant events when required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of grantmaking processes, systems and data quality.

About you

We are looking for a Grants Officer, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience in grantmaking, grant management or a similar role within the charity, public or funding sector.
• A strong understanding of the grant lifecycle and grant assessment processes.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Sound judgement and experience of conducting proportionate due diligence and application reviews.
• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM or database systems, ideally Salesforce, and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• A collaborative and flexible approach to working in a busy team environment.
• An understanding of the charity sector and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

It would also be desirable to have:

• Experience working for a grantmaking foundation or funder.
• Experience supporting grants panels, impact measurement, monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience improving processes, systems or operational ways of working.

Along with hybrid working and a competitive salary, you will also receive a range of benefits including:

• a very generous non-contributory pension
• life assurance
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• company sick pay
• other benefits and discounts via our employee benefits platform

We think this is a very special place to work. Our international activities span urban property, food and agtech, rural estate management and support for philanthropic initiatives - meaning we are able to offer a wide range of rewarding career opportunities. We are united by a common purpose: to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit, and this drives everything we do. It means that we put planet and people at the centre of what we do and why we want people with open minds and fresh ideas to join us.