Head of Grants Programme

Could you lead the development of a new grant programme from the ground up delivering funding and support to victims of injustice to improve wellbeing and strengthen social connection

Salary: 50000 per annum
Location: Remote with monthly meetings in Manchester
Contract: Permanent 35 hours per week full-time (4 days considered)
Benefits: 25 days holiday and 5% pension contribution

The Charity Service is a small but mighty charity looking for a brand-new Head of Grants Programmeto lead the development and delivery of a new independently managed fund. This is a unique opportunity to shape a programme from day one creating the processes partnerships and infrastructure that will underpin its success.

Joining at a pivotal moment youll combine strategic leadership with hands-on delivery ensuring funding reaches people and organisations in an accessible transparent and trauma-informed way.

About the role

This is a varied role with a unique opportunity to shape how it develops and grows with the programme. You can expect to:

• Lead the design implementation and ongoing development of a new grants programme.
• Develop grant-making processes policies and governance frameworks.
• Consult with victims and families to ensure the programme reflects their needs and priorities.
• Build relationships with charities community organisations and delivery partners.
• Oversee applications due diligence reporting and evaluation.
• Produce impact reporting and help shape the future development of the programme.
• Line manage a Grants Administrator and work closely with the wider TCS team.
  
  

About you

As this is an exciting and evolving role were looking for a proactive highly engaged individual who thrives on taking ownership while working collaboratively with others.

In your expression of interest well be looking for you to demonstrate:

• Experience in grant-making philanthropy programme management or experience within CSR or ESG.
• Strong knowledge of governance compliance and due diligence in a charitable context.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence working in complex or sensitive environments.
• Experience working with vulnerable or trauma-affected communities or a strong understanding of trauma-informed practice.
• A thoughtful pragmatic and values-led approach.
  
  

The Charity Service is an independent charity with more than 35 years experience in philanthropy and grant-making. As the organisation embarks on an expansion and growth journey this role offers the opportunity to shape a significant programme while helping build the future of the organisation itself.

If youre excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up and play a key role in ensuring funding enables justice to happen wed love to hear from you.

To apply:All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or draft profile over toAmelia Lee as the first step. From there well be in touch with full application details if you meet our initial assessment of the skills and experience required.

Deadline: 9am on Friday 14^th August

Interview dates will be confirmed soon

Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age disability (including hidden disabilities) gender gender identity or gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.