Individual Grants Programme Officer

PROSPECTUS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Greater London seeks an experienced Individual Grants Programme Officer. The role involves assessing grant applications and conducting reviews of members' financial situations. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of welfare benefits and prior experience in grant assessment. Strong organisational skills and administrative experience are also crucial for success in this busy role. Applications are invited from all qualified individuals, and adjustments can be made to support candidates during the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience of assessing individual grant applications is essential.
• Up-to-date understanding of welfare benefit regulations.
• Strong organisational skills for a busy, hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the grants programme by assessing applications.
• Conduct annual reviews of members’ financial circumstances.
• Maintain regular contact with members for grant-related communication.

Skills

Understanding of welfare benefit

Assessment of individual grant applications

Organisation skills

Proven administration experience

Job description

Our client believes everyone should have the chance to thrive, but we know that’s not the reality for many. That’s why, for nearly 400 years, the foundation has focused resources on tackling poverty and addressing systemic inequality. Prospectus are proud to be supporting this foundation with the search for an Individual Grants Programme Officer.

Best known for the grants made to organisations throughout the UK, the foundation's grant programmes distribute around £50 million each year, mainly to support organisations and projects that help combat social disadvantage and poverty in disadvantaged areas or communities.

Alongside organisational funding, the programme delivers the founder's legacy to help members of his family in financial need. Today, more than 4,500 people are registered. We offer a range of help and support to eligible descendants, including financial, emotional and practical help for a range of concerns.

Within this varied and hands on role, the successful candidate will support the delivery of the grants programme by assessing grant applications and conducting annual reviews of members’ financial circumstances, considering welfare benefit regulations. This very relational role will see you also maintaining regular contact with members to ensure grant payments reflect current circumstances, communicating in regard to grant payments and decisions.

The ideal candidate will have an up to date understanding of welfare benefit and debt advice as well as having experience of assessing individual grant applications. This is a busy, hands on role and so organisation and proven administration experience is also key.

To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV, along with a cover letter to detail your relevant experience for the role by using the job description.

The interview date is Wednesday 21st January 2026.

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