Head of Grant Management

StepSquare; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Head of Grants Management to lead their financial planning unit. This hybrid role involves managing a small team and overseeing a substantial portfolio of grants and expenditures. You will ensure compliance, conduct due diligence, and provide training to enhance budget management. With a commitment to continuous improvement and impactful programs, this position offers a chance to make a significant difference in conservation efforts while enjoying flexible working arrangements and generous benefits. Join a passionate team dedicated to restoring the natural world and combating climate change.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 days

Flexible working options

5% employer pension contribution

Training and development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in grant management and compliance activities.
• Significant leadership and coaching experience in financial environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the grant lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards and policies.
• Provide training and advice for effective budget management.

Skills

Grant Management

Leadership

Accountancy

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Training Skills

Education

Accountancy Qualification

Job description

Head of Grants Management

This is a UK-based contract, and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We do not have sponsorship opportunities. Any offer of employment will be subject to proof of your Right to Work in the UK.

WWF-UK is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we recognize that some candidates may require additional support during the application process.

About The Role

We are seeking a Head of Grants Management to join our Financial Planning & Analysis unit, which provides timely financial planning and reporting across the organization. Managing a small team, you will deliver first-class financial support for over 160 grants and £32m of expenditure. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the grant lifecycle, conducting due diligence on grantees, preparing grant agreements and amendments, and managing payment schedules.

As Head of Grants Management, you will lead our grant management processes, ensuring compliance with standards and policies. You will advise colleagues to support successful, impactful programs, monitor grant statuses, analyze monthly variances, and manage foreign exchange exposure collaboratively to mitigate losses. Providing training and advice to grant issuing teams to ensure effective budget management and informed financial decisions will be key. Additionally, you will conduct due diligence on new grantees, follow up on actions, review existing grantees annually, and play a pivotal role in designing and implementing a new Grants Management System.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in grant management
• Significant leadership and coaching experience
• Accountancy qualification (part or fully qualified) or qualified by experience, with exposure to compliance activities such as due diligence
• Passion for process management and continuous improvement
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Training and capacity-building skills

Benefits and Location

The salary for this role is £48,000. Our benefits include:

• Starting annual leave of 26 days, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• 5% employer pension contribution, increasing to 10% with employee contribution
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives

This is a hybrid role requiring 20% office presence at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, one of the greenest buildings in the UK, surrounded by trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

WWF-UK is a global conservation charity with numerous projects worldwide and millions of supporters. We are committed to restoring the natural world and combating climate change. Our work is driven by passion, science, integrity, and collaboration, aiming to create a world where people and nature thrive.