Grant Panel Member

5 days ago

Remote, United Kingdom The Football Foundation Full time £20,000 - £50,000 per year

Grant Panel Member

A commitment of around 15-18 days per year

Non-renumerated; paid expenses

We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government's charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.

About the Football Foundation

Over the last 25 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 75,000 grants worth more than £1.3 billion to deliver outstanding grassroots facilities across England. As the biggest sport charity in the country, we're a unique partnership between key football partners with a shared goal – ensuring every community in England has a great place to play. We're incredibly proud of the difference we've made to grassroots sport up and down the country since we started our journey, but we're not slowing down any time soon.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our Grants Panel. This independent panel of experts is responsible for scrutinising grant applications to ensure consistency of assessment against approved processes and criteria, value for money and the potential to achieve strategic objectives. The Panel then has the important role of approving grants and making recommendations.

What are we looking for?

As a Member of the Grants Panel, you should have knowledge or understanding of grant management, and of assessing projects and identifying desired outcomes. You will need to demonstrate sound business judgement, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to work as part of a team to help the Football Foundation achieve its aims. You should also have a genuine interest in the charitable sector, as well as an interest in sports.

We are looking to develop a Panel that is as inclusive as possible and which effectively represents the broad, diverse constituency that the Football Foundation is looking to support. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background.

For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.

Equality and Diversity Commitment

The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview stage, please contact us at

The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 10 December 2025 at 09:00am

First interviews will be online and are currently scheduled for 19 December 2025.

Second-stage interviews will be in person at Wembley Stadium and are currently scheduled for 14 January 2025.

All applications received will be short listed against the role requirements and person specification. Those most closely matching our requirements will be invited to take part in an interview.

Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.

Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.

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