RCN Foundation Benevolent Grants Manager

Overview

Benevolent Grants Manager - RCN Foundation (RCN02745). Fixed term contract until January 2027 (maternity leave cover). 35 hours per week, hybrid working at RCN UK HQ. Salary: £54,537 including inner London weighting of £5,262.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day Benevolent Service, including leading the Benevolent Service Team and supporting assessment of applications and grant decisions.
• Monitor trends in application rates and respond to these trends to support beneficiaries in a timely manner.
• Monitor and report on outcomes and impact of the service; identify trends in data and the wider economic landscape.
• Ensure the online application portal on the CRM is used to its full potential to manage all grant applications.
• Provide support to individuals through a comprehensive signposting hub, kept up-to-date and tailored to nursing and midwifery needs.
• Continue development of the digital benevolent grant-making service and lead on the development of a bespoke signposting hub to complement this approach.
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and apply in-depth knowledge of hardship and benevolence across more than one country in the UK.
• Manage resources within a small team to balance team wellbeing, beneficiary needs and business requirements, which may vary day-to-day.
• Prepare reports, analyse data for trends, and present concise information to stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience

• Significant experience working in grant-making charities and managing benevolent services, including grant-making activity and evaluating impact.
• Knowledge of best practices in hardship support across multiple UK jurisdictions.
• Ability to work effectively in a small team and respond swiftly to demand, including responses to external factors such as cost-of-living pressures.
• Experience in grant management to support individuals with empathy, professionalism and efficiency.
• Experience in report writing and data analysis to identify trends and present findings to stakeholders.
• Strong customer focus, accuracy and a proactive attitude.

What we offer

• Included salary: £49,275 plus £5,262 London weighting per annum; total £54,537.
• Impressive range of benefits, learning and development opportunities, and a wellbeing programme.
• Annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays, three extra days for Christmas, plus generous leave packages for maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Competitive pay structure with annual progression up to the top of the salary scale; potential for higher starting salary based on skills and experience.
• Diversely included organisation with flexible working options; hybrid model allowing up to 60% homeworking and at least 40% in-person time.

Selection process

Please click the "apply now" button to submit a CV and answer the supporting questions online, demonstrating how you meet the criteria. Shortlisting may not occur if information is missing. Ensure your CV is simple with minimal tables and sections; identifying information will be anonymised for shortlisting.

Interviews and assessments may be held in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.

Equal opportunities

Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority. We aim to foster an inclusive environment that allows our people to bring their authentic selves to work. We are a Disability Confident employer and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Contact details

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sarah McGloin, Head of Grants and Impact on . For recruitment and selection process information, contact .

Dates

Opening date: 16/09/2025
Closing date: 14/10/2025, 11:59pm. We may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received.

Selection dates: Assessments on 28/10/2025 (online); Interviews on 03/11/2025 (RCN UK HQ).