Grants Officer - Local Impact & Grantmaking

Westminster Foundation; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westminster Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer to support grant programmes across its Westminster, Chester, Lancashire and Sutherland regions. You will manage applicant enquiries, run eligibility checks, coordinate payments, and support grant panels to ensure timely and compliant funding.

The role requires experience in grantmaking, strong organisational and communication skills, and proficiency with CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in grantmaking, grant management or a similar role within the charity, public or funding sector.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Grantmaking

Due diligence

Organisational skills

Written communication

CRM systems

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Westminster Foundation is seeking a Grants Officer to support grant programmes across its Westminster, Chester, Lancashire and Sutherland regions. You will manage applicant enquiries, run eligibility checks, coordinate payments, and support grant panels to ensure timely and compliant funding.

The role requires experience in grantmaking, strong organisational and communication skills, and proficiency with CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) and Microsoft Office.