We are seeking a Grant Manager to play a pivotal role in the effective delivery of our organisation’s funding programmes. This position is ideal for a highly organised and thoughtful individual who is passionate about supporting education and youth-focused work through high-quality, evidence-informed grant-making.

Day-to-day of the role:

1. Grant Administration & Programme Delivery

   • Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of grant programmes across various streams.
   • Manage application processes, including responding to enquiries, logging submissions, and supporting panel arrangements.
   • Support grant decision-making by preparing summaries, due diligence materials, and recommendations.
   • Monitor timelines and support smooth delivery of each grant round.

2. Grantee Support & Relationship Management

   • Act as the key point of contact for a portfolio of grantees, offering guidance and support throughout their funding lifecycle.
   • Schedule and facilitate check-ins and progress reviews with grantees.
   • Help identify areas where additional support or connection to wider networks would be beneficial.

3. Monitoring, Reporting & Impact

   • Track reporting deadlines and review submitted progress and final reports.
   • Maintain up-to-date records and ensure documentation is stored accurately.
   • Support the development of dashboards, summaries, and learning outputs from grant activity.
   • Contribute to internal evaluation and reflection processes to improve future grant-making.

4. Continuous Improvement & Learning

   • Identify and implement improvements to systems and processes based on feedback and insight.
   • Support learning events, peer sharing, and wider sector engagement around funded projects.
   • Feed insights and trends into broader strategy discussions with the Head of Education and wider team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing or supporting grant programmes within a charitable, education, or funding organisation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing reports, summaries, or recommendations.
• Ability to build supportive, professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Confident using systems to track, manage, and report on programme data (e.g., Excel, grant software, SharePoint).
• Desirable: Familiarity with the education, youth, or charitable sectors, and working knowledge of action planning tool “Monday”.

Benefits

• Hybrid (Home Based predominantly with at least 1 London office day and up to 2 school visits across the trust monthly, expenses covered)
• Part-time (4 days per week, Mon-Thurs) Flexibility to switch to a Friday for events

To apply for the Grant Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.