Grants Officer

New Grants Officer Role

Grant Administrator (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Location: West Berkshire & North Hampshire
Contract: 12 months (starting October)
Salary: circa £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week (Mon-Fri)
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Join a forward-thinking, grant-giving charity that partners with local organisations to fund initiatives that improve lives and strengthen communities across West Berkshire and North Hampshire.
We're looking for a proactive and organised Grant Administrator to support our grant-giving operations and be the friendly first point of contact for charities, donors, and applicants.
What You'll Be Doing

Responding to grant enquiries and guiding applicants via email and phone

Supporting users of our online grant system, verifying registrations, and conducting due diligence

Coordinating grant distribution meetings and managing funding offers

Overseeing matched funding schemes and joint appeals with partner organisations

Tracking Monitoring & Evaluation reports with the Grants team

Assisting with PR activities including social media, newsletters, and board reports

Attending site visits and charity meetings

Helping deliver impactful community events

️ About You
You're a confident communicator with a knack for organisation and a heart for community work. Ideally, you've worked in admin or customer service and are comfortable using Microsoft Office and online systems.
Your Skills:

Excellent communication (phone, email, face-to-face)

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Confident using Microsoft Office 365

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Customer-focused with discretion and diplomacy

Experience with CRM systems, portals, and social media is a plus.

Knowledge of the voluntary sector is desirable.

What We Offer

Competitive salary: circa £30,000

25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays (pro rata)

Group personal pension scheme (5% employer contribution)

A chance to make a real impact in your local community

Ready to help drive positive change? Apply now and be part of something meaningful.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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