For years, St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity has provided the VRF (Vicar’s Relief Fund) for people experiencing homelessness across the UK. The money is raised through our partnership with BBC Radio 4 and the annual Christmas Appeal, and provides a vital resource in the form of small grants which are administered through frontline workers.
The role of VRF Grants Coordinator is crucial to ensuring that we are able to make grants through the VRF on a daily basis and reach people as quickly as possible. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people experiencing homelessness, ideally understands the issues they face and has a background in grant administration
Main purpose of role: To carry out operational VRF (Vicar’s Relief Fund) tasks on a day to day basis, including assessing and processing new grant applications.
General Grant Processing
- Process and evaluate grant applications received and, where necessary, obtain further information from applicants, applying good judgement and flexibility in the process
- Process new user registration
- Check and chase evidence submitted by grant recipients
- Make grant payments on occasion
- Maintain user records through our grant management system (Flexi-Grant)
- Deal with all information in line with Data Protection (UK GDPR)
- Actively highlight if there are any concerns with VRF applications or the process for applying for a grant
- Liaise with Fluent Technology (who host Flexi-Grant) where necessary
- Actively participate in team communication channels (Outlook and Teams) and in weekly team meetings, chairing on a rotational basis
- Proactively identify and contribute ideas to ongoing VRF developments and implement any agreed changes to improve the offer and processes
How to Apply
If you have any questions about the role or the recruitment process, please contact Nikki Wimborne, Grants Manager at nikki.wimborne@stmartinscharity.org.uk
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