Head of Grant Management

WWF UK; 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 & Analysis team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the grants lifecycle, ensuring compliance, and providing analytical support for successful programs. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will manage a small team and implement a new Grants Management System. The organization offers a hybrid working model, excellent benefits including generous leave, and a commitment to personal development. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on wildlife and the environment.

Benefits

26-31 days annual leave

Flexible working options

5% employer pension contribution

Training and development opportunities

Regular wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in grant management and leadership.
• Accountancy qualification or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the grants lifecycle, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Provide advice and analysis to support successful programs.

Skills

Grant Management

Leadership

Accountancy Qualification

Process Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Training and Capacity Building

Education

Accountancy Qualification

Job description

Head of Grants Management

This is a UK-based contract. You must have the Right to Work in the UK. We do not sponsor work visas. Employment offers are subject to proof of your Right to Work in the UK.

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

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Grants Management to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team, which provides timely financial planning and reporting across the organization. Managing a small team, you will oversee the grants lifecycle, including due diligence, grant agreements, amendments, and payment scheduling, supporting over 160 grants and £32m in expenditure.

As Head of Grants Management, you will ensure our grant management processes comply with standards and policies. You will provide advice and analysis to colleagues to support successful programs, monitor grant statuses, analyze variances, and manage foreign exchange exposure. Additionally, you will train grant issuing teams, conduct due diligence, review existing grantees annually, and play a key role in implementing a new Grants Management System.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Hands-on experience in grant management.
• Significant leadership and coaching experience.
• An accountancy qualification (part or fully qualified) or equivalent experience, with exposure to compliance activities such as due diligence.
• Strong process management skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Training and capacity-building abilities.

Benefits, rewards & location

The salary for this role is £48,000. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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.
• Regular wellbeing initiatives.

This role is hybrid, requiring 20% in-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

We are a global conservation charity with numerous projects worldwide and millions of supporters. Our mission is to restore the natural world and combat climate change before it’s too late. We are passionate, courageous, and committed to protecting wildlife and the environment with integrity and respect.