Grants Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Grants Programme Manager based in Bedford for one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis. Our client is a reputable charitable trust who offer a wide range of grants in the local community. They are looking for someone to manage this small Grants team and really take control and develop the grants programme. Responsibilities of the Grants Programme Manager Ensure appropriate advice and support is provided to individuals and organisations seeking funding. Manage a caseload of grant applications and grants awarded from organisations and individuals. Distribute grantmaking caseloads within the team. Research and contribute to the development of new and existing grants programmes. Draft papers. Contract management for relevant partnership grant schemes. Work with the Communications Manager to provide relevant content for the website and social media. Requirements for a successful Grants Programme Manager Minimum of 5 years grantmaking experience, including managing grantmaking processes. Experience of working in the voluntary sector with good knowledge of Charity Law. Proficiency in using Grants Databases. Strong numerical skills with an ability to analyse and interpret financial statements. Strong organisational and project management skills. Excellent communication skills with ability to build relationships with stakeholders. Driving licence and access to own transport essential as you will travel to different organisations seeking grants/support. What our Client offers 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private healthcare Generous company pension scheme Death in service Summary of the Grants Programme Manager role Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 Location: Bedford Type of Contract: Bedford Hours: 37 hour working week Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors. Check out our website and our jobs page for our latest vacancies in your area. To keep up to date with all our recruitment activities and vacancies, please?follow?us on? Facebook ,? LinkedIn ?and? Twitter . **Thank you for your interest in the Grants Programme Manager role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion. ** TPBN1_UKTJ