Grants Officer

The role of a charity grants officer includes responsibilities such as:

Identifying funding opportunities: The grants officer will research and identify funding opportunities, such as grants, that align with the charity's mission and objectives.

Preparing grant applications: The grants officer will be responsible for preparing and submitting grant applications to potential funders, which may include writing proposals, compiling budgets and other required documents.

Communicating with funders: The grants officer will communicate with funders throughout the application process, answering any questions and providing any additional information that may be required.

Building relationships: The grants officer will develop and maintain relationships with potential and current funders, and cultivate new relationships with potential funders.

Budgeting: The grants officer will work with the organisations budget, identifying the needs and opportunities for funding, and creating a plan to acquire grants accordingly.

Monitoring and reporting: The grants officer will monitor the grants that have been awarded and make sure that the organisation meets the reporting requirements of the grants.

The ultimate goal of a charity grants officer is to secure funding for the charity, which will allow the organization to achieve its mission, deliver its services and achieve its objectives in the most effective and efficient manner. A good grants officer is able to research, identify and secure funding opportunities, and also maintain good relationships with the funders.

The skills, experiences, and qualities needed for the role of a charity grants officer include:

Strong research and writing skills: The grants officer should have strong research and writing skills, and be able to identify funding opportunities and prepare clear, compelling, and well-written grant applications.

Knowledge of funding sources: The grants officer should have a good understanding of the funding landscape, and be able to identify potential funding sources for the charity.

Strong organizational skills: The grants officer should have strong organizational skills, and be able to manage multiple projects and tasks at once, such as preparing grant applications, monitoring progress, and meeting deadlines.

Strong interpersonal skills: The grants officer should have strong interpersonal skills and be able to build and maintain relationships with potential and current funders.

Experience in writing grants or fundraising: Experience in writing grants or fundraising is an advantage. This experience can provide the necessary skills and knowledge of the funding landscape.

Financial management: The grants officer should have knowledge of budgeting and financial management, and be able to understand and interpret financial statements, and create budgets for grant applications.

Attention to detail: The grants officer should have strong attention to detail and be able to ensure that all grant applications are accurate and complete.

Compliance: The grants officer should have knowledge of laws and regulations that affect the charity, and be able to help ensure that the organization is in compliance with any regulations related to grants and funding.

Strong communication skills: The grants officer should have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including trustees, management, donors, volunteers, and members of the community.

Flexibility and adaptability: The grants officer should be able to adapt to changes and new opportunities as they arise, and be able to make decisions quickly.

As soon as possible. We are located in the centre of Consett.

Expenses provided if needed.

- Free Gym Membership
- Access to thousands of discounts exclusive to charity workers / volunteers.
- Being part of something which positively impacts many people.
- Help to give back to people.

Please send your CV across to fraser@foundationforgood.co.uk