About the role
Are you committed to defending human rights and human dignity, and interested in issues affecting marginalised and excluded people? Are you passionate about social justice and believe in the agency of people to create change? Do you have a personal and/or professional connection to one or more of our priority areas, and experience or understanding of grant making? Are you emotionally intelligent and able to form and develop strong working relationships with a range of individuals and groups?
The A B Charitable Trust exists to promote human dignity and defend the human rights of the most marginalised and excluded people. Our approach is founded on liberal principles of universalism and human rights. We believe in justice, not charity. For us, this means supporting work that promotes rights and does not diminish dignity. It also means supporting efforts to change the systems that shape the lives of marginalised and excluded people in pernicious ways. We have a particular interest in work that uses the law to address inequities and injustices.
The key purpose of this role is to:
- Effectively manage a portfolio or grants across all of our priority areas
- Work closely with the team, grant holders and Board members, developing strong and supportive working relationships
- Contribute to the development of our new strategy and be committed to our values and share our aspirations around best grantmaking practice
The new Grants Manager will need to be genuinely interested in grantmaking in our priority areas and will have the curiosity to learn and develop new areas of knowledge and expertise. You will need to be able to demonstrate a passion for the work of small, grassroots organisations, have emotional intelligence and strong communications skills, and also be genuinely excited about joining our team.
This could be the right opportunity for a range of potential candidates. We value the knowledge and expertise gained through lived experience of social injustice alongside sector experience. We’re not looking for a seasoned grant maker but you will need to bring commitment to our work and vision, demonstrate experience of seeking to bring about change on tough issues, and have experience of one or more of our priority areas.
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role then please contact Allyson Davies, who is advising on this appointment.
How to apply
Download the Candidate Information Pack. You will also need the application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. Send the application form, Equal Opportunities form and your CV, to applications+ABCT@allysondavies-consultant.com by 10am on Friday 4 July 2025.
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