Funding Officer
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Job Description
Do you want to help charities to change the lives of people most in need of help across Yorkshire and the Humber
We have a permanent Funding Officer position in the Yorkshire and the Humber regional team.
Join us as a Funding Officer and youll have the opportunity to make a real difference to communities across the region. Working as part of the Yorkshire and the Humber team as part of a team of 20 colleagues you will combine hybrid working either from home our Leeds office adjacent to Leeds station or project visits to understand how and where amazing people and organisations are transforming neighbourhoods.
If you have previous experience for a funder then that is great but its not a necessity.
- You will need to be confident with comprehension and writing because you will be working with those applying for grants to advise and support them as necessary to develop proposals including project budgets.
- Youll work with your colleagues to assess and recommend projects for funding. Some days youll be attending funders fairs in person or online whilst on others you may be meeting with Councils or other funders to share information about need and funding in a particular neighbourhood.
- Youll also have responsibility for overseeing a portfolio of projects to ensure they are on track. If you have experience of the voluntary sector that would be ideal particularly in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
- Confident in writing comprehension and with an understanding of budgets you will be passionate about supporting communities to build on their strengths to improve lives.
Interview date: 25th and 26th June. Virtual 1st stage only interview.
Location: Leeds is the local office Hybrid flexible working style with a requirement to travel into the communities
Essential criteria
- Communication skills: Strong report writing skills to produce concise written recommendations for assessment purposes within strict timescales. Listening and verbal communication skills also important.
- Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications make good judgements challenge when appropriate and manage risk.
- Relational skills: Ability to nurture develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion.
- An ability to adapt quickly decisively and with full commitment to new processes and systems and the confidence to use your judgement take initiative and challenge when appropriate.
- Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Yorkshire and the Humber and the charity sector within it. Experience working with underrepresented communities in the region is particularly desirable.
- Understanding of financial planning and business plans ability to analyse accounts and numerical data.
- An ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision.
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore we are committed to equity diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities organisations and individuals we work with. Thats why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions people who are LGBTQ and people from different socioeconomic and educational backgrounds as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments if needed throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
