Assistant Grants Officer

One of the UK's leading national children’s charities are seeking a permanent full-time Assistant Grants Officer to join their dedicated, experienced and growing team in Keele, Newcastle under Lyme.  About the roleAs Assistant Grants Officer  you will be supporting the Fundraising Department by:

• Securing external funding
• Engaging with grant-making trusts and foundations
• Explore and identify opportunities for funding
• Develop relationships with grant managers and foundation trustees

Responsibilities include:

• Generate income by researching, designing, writing and submitting applications and appeals for funding to ensure crucial support for much needed services
• Deliver a targeted programme of trust and grants fundraising to meet the needs of the organisation.
• Pro-actively identify, profile and prioritise new trusts to develop a funding plan to achieve income targets
• Produce accurate, substantiated and compelling content for each bid
• Manage the bid information, documentation, activities, resources and communication flow so that bids are delivered successfully, on time, to quality standards and budget
• Establish effective working relationships with all funders
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure the work undertaken complies with safeguarding and child protection, equal opportunities, health & safety and other policies and guidelines 
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job 
• Participate in appropriate training activities to support your development and training
• Follow the Organisations ISO procedure throughout

About the rewardsThe Charity is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and the full time role of Assistant Grants Officer is 37.5 hours per week and offers a host of superb benefits including:

• A salary of £23,800 per annum
• 27 days annual leave per annum exclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Charity worker discounts
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Support with CPD along with extensive training and development
• Enhanced annual leave
• Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
• Award winning purpose-built facilities
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Indoor and outdoor breakout areas
• Chill-out areas
• Lockers and Showers
• Sensory gardens
• Fully equipped kitchens
• Flexible working patterns
• Free on-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme

About youTo be successful for the role of Assistant Grants Officer, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• GCSE’s in English & Maths (or equivalent)
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• A good eye for detail and a thorough and methodical approach
• Able to interpret financial information, i.e., read accounts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent IT skills, use of the internet for research
• Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines
• Highly motivated, flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Can work individually and as part of a team
• A willingness to undertake training as necessary to fulfil the needs of the post
• An understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality, protection of intellectual property and the willingness to work within the organisation's aims, principles and policies, e.g. Equal Opportunities
• Willingness to work flexible hours

About the CharityOur client is a national charity who aim to change people’s lives and the way society perceives and treats disabled and autistic people through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. They believe in a world where disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve and have changed the lives of over 17,000 children in the last year.How to ApplyThis role is eligible for an Enhanced with barred lists Disclosure & Barring Service check.  eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Assistant Grants Officer on behalf of the Hiring Company and to apply, you must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.    Please apply with your CV detailing full career and academic history of achievements with associated dates.  A full application form will be required prior to interview to comply with Safer Recruitment Practices. Thank you for your interest in this position.