Grants Manager

This is an exciting opportunity, for a passionate, hardworking and motivated individual to join a small and enthusiastic team and oversee two high profile projects that will have a real and lasting impact on the local community.

Person Specification:

The Grants Manager will have tenacity and drive, leading large-scale funding applications and working with corporates and individuals to leverage investment.

This position will suit a self-motivated person capable of working within a fast-paced environment, with experience of managing small and large grants preferably within the Voluntary and Community Sector.

Essential

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to confidently present sophisticated/technical concepts to a wide variety of stakeholders
2. Strategic thinker, with operational delivery capability
3. Passionate and committed to improving the lives of young people
4. Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other office packages
5. Excellent attention to detail
6. A problem-solving approach to work
7. Ability to work on your own initiative
8. Strong team player
9. Willingness to learn new skills
10. Ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation

Desirable

1. An understanding of youth work and provision for young people
2. Experience of working in a youth focused charity
3. A good understanding of the voluntary sector

Role: Grants Manager

Location: London

Employment Type: Temporary 2 months - ASAP start

Salary/rate: £18.07 - £20.56ph (depending on level of experience)

Working hours: 37.5pw

Ref: 71335PMR