Are you motivated to make a difference to individuals and organisations in Chippenham?
We’re looking for a Grants Manager to help us ensure that our charity’s funds reach the right people to make a positive impact on the lives of Chippenham residents.
It’s possible that you’ve never heard of Chippenham Borough Lands Charity, but if you live locally, you’re likely to have seen our impact – from creating and managing recreational spaces for local people to enjoy, to funding educational and cultural projects, as well as providing practical and financial support to individuals our community when they need it most. If you’re motivated to be part of a dedicated team that really makes a difference to where we live, read on…
The purpose of the Grants Manager role is to:
* Ensure that all grant applications are correctly administered.
* Encourage, support, meet and give advice to applicants. This includes individuals applying for welfare support, as well as organisations looking for funding for projects, equipment etc.
* Promote CBLC to individuals, organisations, statutory bodies and other agencies.
* Work with colleagues to deliver the strategic objectives of the charity.
* Promote the grants programme and encourage applications.
* Build strong and effective relationships with key partners and organisations to deliver a joined-up approach to dealing with community issues in Chippenham.
* Explore ways to continually improve the service the charity provides to the community.
This is a busy role, with the current cost of living crisis adding to individuals’ need for support. You will need to be resilient and a self-starter, with the ability to manage your own caseload and prioritise your work effectively.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Knowledge, Training and Qualifications
Essential
* Excellent numeracy skills shown by a good pass at GCSE (or equivalent)
* Excellent English language skills shown by a good pass at GCSE (or equivalent)
* Recent and detailed working knowledge of grants management.
Desirable
* NVQ in Information, Advice and Guidance at Level 4 or above, or substantial professional experience in providing advice/guidance.
Skills and Experience
Essential
* Excellent MS Office skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
* Previous experience of working within a charity
* Outstanding communication skills
* A good general background in general advice
* Good team player with flexible approach
* Ability to write and present reports concisely
* Ability to build strong and effective working relationships with external partners and organisations
* Ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines
* Fully committed to training
* Ability to identify own training needs
* Ability to present information clearly in a variety of forms (reports, PowerPoint, delivering presentations verbally)
Motivation, Behaviour and Attitude
Essential
* Positive approach to diversity and inclusion
* Proactive and self-motivated
* Resilient
* Focused and detail orientated
* Takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Circumstances
Essential
* Have flexibility to to attend occasional meetings outside of usual working hours.
Based on the demand, work volume and team structure, we have identified that we require a full-time Grants Manager working Monday to Friday.
Interested? To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining what attracts you to the role and what makes you an ideal candidate to recruitment@krhrconsultancy.co.uk by Sunday 11th August, with interviews taking place in w/c 12th or 19th August (with some flexibility to accommodate candidate’s holiday).
We offer above the statutory minimum holidays from day one (starting at 31 days including bank holidays and 3 directed days between Christmas and New Year, rising with service to a maximum of 36 days pro-rata).
CBLC is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on the job criteria. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can thrive and grow their potential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,792.74 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
Schedule:
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chippenham