Assistant Grants Officer

Established in 2000, Caudwell Children is a national charity which works to transform the lives of disabled children and their families, enabling them to challenge the barriers they face throughout childhood by providing practical and emotional support.

The Charity is going through an exciting period of growth having recently opened a new state-of-the-art facility for multi-disciplinary therapy programmes for childhood disability and research of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, within the grounds of Keele University.

It provides a state-of-the-art base for the Charity’s therapies and an environment where ground-breaking research can be undertaken, potentially changing the way some disabilities are treated, affecting millions of people around the world. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and fast moving Charity at a time when it will attract national and international attention.

The services of Caudwell Children enrich the lives of our children and families through the delivery of high quality person centred care and support services that promote independence and achieve valued outcomes. We seek to create a safe, homely and supportive environment that enhances the lives of children with autism and associated conditions.

**POST OUTLINE**

This is a permanent post supporting the Fundraising Department in driving forward exciting organisational programmes and initiatives, by securing external funding. Engaging with grant-making trusts and foundations, you will explore and identify opportunities for funding, developing relationships with grant managers and foundation trustees.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Main Duties**:

- To assist in the development of bid winning proposals as set out in Caudwell Children's Grants Strategy.
- Deliver a targeted programme of trust and grants fundraising to meet the needs of the organisation.
- To pro-actively identify, profile and prioritise new trusts to develop a funding plan to achieve income targets.
- To produce accurate, substantiated and compelling content for each bid.
- To manage the bid information, documentation, activities, resources and communication flow so that bids are delivered successfully, on time, to quality standards and budget.
- To establish effective working relationships with all funders.
- To maintain confidentiality and ensure the work undertaken complies with safeguarding and child protection, equal opportunities, health & safety and other policies and guidelines provided by Caudwell Children.
- To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job and to participate in appropriate training activities to support your development and training.
- Follow the Organisations ISO procedure throughout.
- To undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this post.

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended as an exhaustive list. The post holder may be asked to carry out other duties from time to time. The Charity reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Essential Criteria**
- GCSE’s in English & Maths (or equivalent).
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
- Ability to interpret financial information, i.e. read accounts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent IT skills, use of the internet for research and online documentation submission.
- A good eye for detail and a thorough and methodical approach.
- Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.
- Highly motivated, flexible and adaptable approach to work.
- Ability to 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 Caudwell Children’s aims, principles and policies, e.g. Equal Opportunities.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
- Ability to travel throughout UK as and when required.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Relevant degree or equivalent.
- Experience working in the children and young people’s sector.
- Experience in the business sector.
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector.
- Understanding of the tender/bid process and awarding authorities’ requirements.
- Experience of working in the Charity/Third Sector.
- Experience of working in ISO regulated organisations.
- Experience of working in CQC regulated organisations.
- Experience of working with volunteers.

**DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE CHECKS**

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES**

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

**Salary**: From £22,308.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health