Grants Coordinator

We are seeking an organized and adaptable individual to support the Grants department in providing effective and proactive support. The selected candidate will enjoy a hybrid working environment, based at home with occasional visits to the office and RAF Stations as required.

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Grants Department, covering the grants phone line and managing busy inboxes
• Processing and initial evaluation of grant applications
• Corresponding with grant applicants to obtain necessary information
• Informing RAF personnel of grant decisions and awards
• Creating detailed reports to support budget tracking and management reporting
• Supporting wider activities of the Grants department by contributing to creative sessions and programme reviews
• Liaising with the Finance department to process grant award payments
• Working with the Operations department to develop the grant application process and integration with the CRM
• Ensuring compliance with the Fund's policies and procedures in all aspects of work

• Strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in ensuring workflows stay streamlined and efficient
• Ability to build rapport quickly and consider the requirements of a diverse range of beneficiary groups effectively
• Resilience and experience in managing important and busy workloads
• Competent with CRM systems and able to gather information and summarize it to present to varying audiences
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
• Dependable and reliable, able to keep calm and productive under pressure

You are a people-focused and process-orientated individual who is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. You believe in and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, backgrounds, and values.

We actively welcome applications that will help increase the diversity of our workforce.