Summary
The Fusion21 Foundation is the charitable arm of the Fusion21 Group. Reporting to the Head of Foundation the Grants Manager supports the day-to-day delivery of the Foundations grant-making activities. They are responsible for ensuring grants are effectively delivered to Fusion21 members social enterprises and charities in line with the Foundations charitable objectives. The role also involves contributing to regular impact reporting for internal stakeholders as well as identifying and supporting the development of new opportunities to grow the Foundations grant-making work.
Location - Hybrid working (remote worker considered)
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including Fusion21 members funders and relevant networks.
- Actively participate in networking and sector engagement to enhance the Foundations profile and grant making opportunities.
- Support the Marketing Team to highlight the impact of funded projects.
- Support the Head of Foundation in their reporting to the Board and Group Executive Team.
- Monitor and manage a portfolio of grant funded projects including performance monitoring budget management and proportionate reporting.
- Apply and promote learning from funded projects.
- Provide insightful performance reports to internal stakeholders including budget updates demonstration of impact and learning.
- Proactively manage a portfolio of grants to effectively discharge the Foundations objectives and to maximise impact.
- Consistently implement and maintain the Foundations procedures with regards to due diligence risk management and compliance.
- Contribute to the development of the Foundations strategy and policies.
- Ensure that grant programmes are delivered effectively and within budget taking a clear performance management approach alongside good grant-making practice.
- Stay informed of policy and best practice in terms of grantmaking community investment and the VCSE sector.
- Identify and raise potential opportunities for strategic collaboration with Fusion21 members and other funders to support the Foundations vision.
- Identify assess and develop funding opportunities that align with the Foundations strategic priorities and maximise the social impact.
- Maximise the impact of Foundation funds through match funding and partnership working.
- Maintain a working knowledge of key community investment and sustainability policies including priorities of Fusion21 members.
- Be a Fusion21 ambassador.
- Operate in a professional and safe manner at all times in line with statutory duty and the policies and procedures of Fusion21.
- Adhere to Financial Regulations and company policies at all times.
- Undertake any additional duties that may be deemed appropriate from time to time.
- Ensure that the promotion of Equality Diversity and Sustainability are central to the organisations activities.
Closing date 12pm Friday 26th September 2025.
Required Experience:
Manager
SummaryThe Fusion21 Foundation is the charitable arm of the Fusion21 Group. Reporting to the Head of Foundation the Grants Manager supports the day-to-day delivery of the Foundations grant-making activities. They are responsible for ensuring grants are effectively delivered to Fusion21 members socia...
Summary
The Fusion21 Foundation is the charitable arm of the Fusion21 Group. Reporting to the Head of Foundation the Grants Manager supports the day-to-day delivery of the Foundations grant-making activities. They are responsible for ensuring grants are effectively delivered to Fusion21 members social enterprises and charities in line with the Foundations charitable objectives. The role also involves contributing to regular impact reporting for internal stakeholders as well as identifying and supporting the development of new opportunities to grow the Foundations grant-making work.
Location - Hybrid working (remote worker considered)
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including Fusion21 members funders and relevant networks.
- Actively participate in networking and sector engagement to enhance the Foundations profile and grant making opportunities.
- Support the Marketing Team to highlight the impact of funded projects.
- Support the Head of Foundation in their reporting to the Board and Group Executive Team.
- Monitor and manage a portfolio of grant funded projects including performance monitoring budget management and proportionate reporting.
- Apply and promote learning from funded projects.
- Provide insightful performance reports to internal stakeholders including budget updates demonstration of impact and learning.
- Proactively manage a portfolio of grants to effectively discharge the Foundations objectives and to maximise impact.
- Consistently implement and maintain the Foundations procedures with regards to due diligence risk management and compliance.
- Contribute to the development of the Foundations strategy and policies.
- Ensure that grant programmes are delivered effectively and within budget taking a clear performance management approach alongside good grant-making practice.
- Stay informed of policy and best practice in terms of grantmaking community investment and the VCSE sector.
- Identify and raise potential opportunities for strategic collaboration with Fusion21 members and other funders to support the Foundations vision.
- Identify assess and develop funding opportunities that align with the Foundations strategic priorities and maximise the social impact.
- Maximise the impact of Foundation funds through match funding and partnership working.
- Maintain a working knowledge of key community investment and sustainability policies including priorities of Fusion21 members.
- Be a Fusion21 ambassador.
- Operate in a professional and safe manner at all times in line with statutory duty and the policies and procedures of Fusion21.
- Adhere to Financial Regulations and company policies at all times.
- Undertake any additional duties that may be deemed appropriate from time to time.
- Ensure that the promotion of Equality Diversity and Sustainability are central to the organisations activities.
Closing date 12pm Friday 26th September 2025.
Required Experience:
Manager
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