About the role
To manager the day-to-day running of our main grant programmes (the Vicar's Relief Fund and the Frontline Fund) and lead on the practical implementation of any new grant programmes. Overseeing the grant management pathway from application process through to due diligence and record maintenance.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Day-to-day grant programme management
- Providing management support to the team of VRF Grants Coordinators. Ensuring grant processes are adhered to and troubleshooting queries when they arise
- Ensuring data is handled correctly and the effective use of our grant management system
- Acting as the first point of contact for Frontline Fund grantees
- Managing the reporting process for Frontline Fund grantees, including The Connection at St Martin's
- Budget management for the Vicar's Relief Fund and the Frontline Fund
- Managing the day-to-day processes required by any new grant programmes
- Ensuring our grant programmes meet full GDPR compliance and that funding agreements are met
- Leading on the development and implementation of grant making processes that reflect best practice and encourage learning through our grant making
Grant programme development
- Providing project management support for new grant programmes (for example, cash transfers) alongside the Head of Programmes
- Acting as a lead on the practical implementation of any new grant programmes
- Working with the Impact Manager and the Head of Programmes to design new grant programmes or undertake grant-making activities that contribute towards our organisational goals
- Proactively work with grant recipients to ensure that they have the support needed to utilise our funding so that it achieves its greatest value
Other activities
- Building relationships and partnerships with other funders
- Working with the Impact Manager and Policy and Partnerships Manager to develop best funding practice and share it with other funders
- Working with the Impact Manager to ensure monitoring and evaluation strategies are effectively implemented through our grant programmes
- Working with the Partnerships and Participation Manager to ensure that our grant making processes are informed by the key stakeholders they seek to interact with (for example, frontline workers and people experiencing homelessness)
- Supporting and developing the skills and knowledge of the grant giving team
How to apply
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If you are passionate about our work to address homelessness and would like to join the team as Grants Manager, please provide:
- A current comprehensive CV outlining your key achievement in previous and current roles with details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior consent)
- A covering statement (no longer than two A4 pages) supporting how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please contact Tim Bissett, Charity Director at tim.bissett@stmartinscharity.org.uk
Further information about the Charity can be found at our website - St-Martin-in-the-Fields | UK homeless charity (smitfc.org)