Senior Grants Officer

AWD online; London; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An employment agency is seeking a Senior Grants Officer in London. The role involves managing grants and bursaries, requiring finance experience and strong Excel skills. The position is full-time for 12 months and offers a hybrid work model. Candidates are expected to work closely with the Finance Manager and ensure that funding processes run smoothly. Attention to detail and excellent communication are crucial for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience setting up review processes for templates and contracts.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance processes for grants rounds.
• Develop schemes, guidelines, and funding programs.
• Reconcile grants data between the grants database and finance system.

Skills

Data analysis and manipulation skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Proficient IT skills, including intermediate Excel

Tools

BBGM (GIFTS)

SUN accounting system

Job description

Senior Grants Officer who has previous experience processing grants and bursaries, preferably within a Finance Department, with intermediate Excel skills and the ability to carry out data analysis, is required for an organisation that supports the UK TV, Film, VFX, Animation, and Games Industry.

SALARY: £33,000 - £38,000 pro rata

LOCATION: City of London / Hybrid (Minimum 2 days per week in the London office) – candidates MUST live within a commutable distance to London (EC1V)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Overview

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Grants Officer with experience in processing grants and bursaries, ideally within a Finance Department, with intermediate Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.

You will support the Finance Manager in managing the grants and bursaries process, ensuring projects stay within budget, are contracted promptly, and are monitored effectively. Collaboration across the organisation to meet funders’ requirements will be essential.

How to Apply

If interested, please send your CV to our Recruitment Team for review.

Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Develop schemes, guidelines, funding programs, and application and assessment forms in collaboration with delivery teams.
• Inform fund priorities and processes regularly to the delivery team.
• Manage finance processes for grants rounds and tenders.
• Assess applications, review project budgets and cash flows, and present recommendations.
• Manage master templates of contracts with regular reviews.
• Issue and manage grant contracts ensuring legal soundness and compliance with procurement policies.
• Review grant applications for completeness and accuracy.

Systems and Reporting

• Reconcile grants data between the grants database (BBGM) and finance system (Sun).
• Review aged grant creditors quarterly, process fall-in grants, chase outstanding reports, and close grants.
• Maintain the grants management system, provide training, and evaluate system effectiveness.

Other Responsibilities

• Support other team members and during audits.
• Provide training to new staff.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Experience in a similar finance role.
• Data analysis and manipulation skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience setting up review processes for templates and contracts.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient IT skills, including intermediate Excel.

Desirable

• Experience with BBGM (GIFTS) and SUN accounting system using Q&A.

How to Apply

Submit your CV to our Recruitment Team. Your details may be shared with our client for consideration. By applying, you consent to this process.

JOB REF: AWDO-C13738

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