Grants Officer

Ref: 387

**Role**:Grants officer

**Salary**:£27,107

**Location**:Rotherham

**Hours**: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

**Main responsibilities**:

- Build and maintain relationships with funders to develop an understanding of the charity’s work.
- Identify new and existing funding opportunities that meet organisational priorities.
- Maintain accurate monitoring and recording of data to evidence performance.
- Produce reports for a range of internal and external stakeholders including the charity’s management teams, and any external funders who may require this.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of relevant marketing and communication activity that helps to promote funding opportunities and highlights the success of any funding secured.
- Represent the organisation at events and meetings as required.
- Participate in personal development opportunities including any mandatory training relevant to role and take responsibility for identifying any further training or development that may be necessary.
- To work within a flexible framework in order to meet the demands of the service which may include outside the usual 9-5 hours and considerable travel.
- To undertake any other duties as requested and reasonable to the post
- Produce reports for a range of internal and external stakeholders including the charity’s management teams, and any external funders who may require this.
- Assist with the planning and delivery of relevant marketing and communication activity that helps to promote funding opportunities and highlights the success of any funding secured.
- Represent the organisation at events and meetings as required.
- Participate in personal development opportunities including any mandatory training relevant to role and take responsibility for identifying any further training or development that may be necessary.
- To work within a flexible framework in order to meet the demands of the service which may include outside the usual 9-5 hours and considerable travel.
- To undertake any other duties as requested and reasonable to the post.
- Knowledge of various funders and ability to analyse and assess which opportunities are appropriate to consider.
- Skilled at presenting complex project information in a clear and engaging way.
- Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal with the ability to produce concise, persuasive and engaging narrative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and encouraging this in others.
- Confidence to represent the organisation with partner agencies, funders and colleagues.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work co-operatively with others. Knowledge of and ability to use IT systems including Outlook, Microsoft Office, SharePoint.
- Ability to be self-motivated, with excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines.
- A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Flexibility to travel when required with occasional overnight stays if necessary.

**Desirable Skills -**
- Experience of working within the charity sector.
- Good standard of education and evidence of ongoing learning and development.

Glu Recruit LTD are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as a recruitment agent in the hiring of this role.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £27,107.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person