About the role
The principal role of the Senior Grants Manger will be to support the Programme Director in managing the group’s philanthropy across all regions, by developing and maintaining strong relationships with charity partners, promoting staff involvement and ensuring the foundation remains a core focus of the group.
As Texel Foundation approaches its 10th anniversary in 2025, the new Senior Grants Manager is encouraged to share proposals for how we can shape our philanthropy to maximise impact in the future. Experience of a theory of change and / or strategic review process would be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing strong, supportive relationships with the foundation’s charitable partners.
- Evolving The Texel Group’s philanthropic profile both internally and externally.
- Supporting the appointed Foundation Representatives in each region.
- Researching and meeting with (virtually or in-person) potential new charity partners.
- Reviewing reports and updates from partners, summarising and sharing with trustees / the group.
- Giving regular updates to the group and presenting at the group offsite in October.
- Conducting new staff inductions on the foundation.
- Organising and managing group volunteering activities.
- Managing London Academy of Excellence, Tottenham partnership.
- Providing regular content for LinkedIn & Texel intranet.
- Joining relevant networks, attending events, developing relationships & gathering insights.
- Tracking progress on our commitments to IVAR’s Open & Trusting Grant-making commitments.
- Identifying training opportunities for our Staff Support & Development Fund.
- Managing our Sponsorship Fund.
How to apply
Please note that the application deadline is 6th January and applicants should send their CV and covering letter to hr@thetexelgroup.com
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