Grants Manager
Organisation: Community Foundation for Northern Ireland
Location: Belfast
Salary: NJC Points 32-35 (£41,511 – £44,711) – starting at £41,511
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Monday, 20 January 2025, 12:00 pm
About the Organisation
The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is committed to being the best charity to work for in Northern Ireland. The organisation prioritises staff wellbeing, offers competitive salaries, promotes hybrid working, and supports professional development.
About the Role
This key leadership position will support the growing grant-making operations of the Foundation. Working closely with the Grants Director, the Grants Manager will manage a wide range of grant programmes and funds, ensuring they meet community needs and donor priorities. The role includes overseeing daily grant processes, managing a team, building stakeholder relationships, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership:
- Support and supervise the Grants and Donor Care team to deliver exceptional grant and donor services.
- Line manage and support Grants & Donor Care Support Officers, monitoring performance and achieving team KPIs.
- Grant Management:
- Oversee day-to-day administration of grants, including financial monitoring, evaluation processes, and database management.
- Lead the review and improvement of grant processes to ensure efficiency.
- Assess grant applications, present recommendations to panels, and report on fund impact.
- Donor Relations:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders and donors to ensure continued investment.
- Serve as a key relationship manager for select donors, delivering excellent service and care.
- Impact Monitoring:
- Monitor the outcomes of grant programmes, ensuring they meet objectives and support community impact reporting.
- Policy and Learning:
- Identify policy issues arising from grant programmes to inform future strategic direction.
- Contribute to Foundation-wide initiatives, events, and networking opportunities.
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum of 4 years in a management role, including:
- Line managing staff.
- Managing a function or department to deliver high-quality services.
- Leading and developing a high-performing team.
- Proven experience in building strong external stakeholder relationships.
- Strong IT skills and proficiency in using software for data management, processes, and reporting.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, including report writing and time management.
Desirable Criteria:
- A relevant degree or leadership qualification.
- Experience with Customer Relationship Management systems, such as Salesforce.
Why Join Us?
The Community Foundation is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees can thrive. Benefits include professional development opportunities and participation in meaningful community initiatives.
Submit Application Form Grants Manager Jan 2025 application forms to Natalie Duncan, Nduncan@communityfoundationni.org