About the role
Reporting to the Group Funding and Impact Director, the Head of Funding is a senior role at LMF, overseeing the daily operations of our funding and grantmaking work. This role ensures the delivery of all aspects of our funding plan, including designing and reviewing programmes, developing new approaches, and supporting the Head of Impact in evaluating our funding's impact.
The Head of Funding will think strategically about our grant-making within the wider sport for development sector, ensuring alignment with the group's vision, mission, and values. They will bring extensive experience in funding and grantmaking, ideally with knowledge of sport for development, health, wellbeing, or community sport.
Managing a diverse funding portfolio, they will deliver outcomes that align with our group’s commitments. As an experienced leader, they will oversee a high-performing team, optimise our grants management platform, and enhance systems and processes to ensure effective, innovative grantmaking. A forward thinking approach, solutions focus, and the ability to horizon-scan for emerging trends are essential.
The successful candidate will have a sound understanding of governance and legal requirements for grantmaking charities, and experience working with Boards. They will prepare reports, develop policies, manage risks, and work closely with the Finance Team on funding budgets. They will also support the Group Director in managing the Grants Committee’s annual cycle, including delivering Committee packs and supporting Trustees in overseeing funding governance.
How to apply
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