Regional Community Funds Adviser

Foundation Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation Scotland is seeking a well-organised Community Funds Adviser to manage a portfolio of community benefit funds across Dumfries & Galloway, with a particular focus on Wigtownshire. The Communities team delivers fund governance and grant administration for a range of clients, combining professional service with a community-led approach.

Reporting to a Community Funds Manager, you will bring grant-making experience and strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, helping to shape funding

Qualifications

• Experience in grant making and project funding.
• Excellent interpersonal and facilitation skills.
• Strong understanding of community-led approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of community benefit funds across Dumfries & Galloway with focus on Wigtownshire.
• Provide fund governance and grant administration for multiple clients.
• Support community-led approaches and local decision-making across Scotland.

Skills

Grant making

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation skills

Learning agility

Community-led approaches understanding

Job description

Foundation Scotland is seeking a well-organised Community Funds Adviser to manage a portfolio of community benefit funds across Dumfries & Galloway, with a particular focus on Wigtownshire. The Communities team delivers fund governance and grant administration for a range of clients, combining professional service with a community-led approach.

Reporting to a Community Funds Manager, you will bring grant-making experience and strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, helping to shape funding