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Grants Manager-Ukraine Humanitarian Programme 

Salary: £42K per annum. 

Contract status: 2-year fixed term contract 

***Please download the job description for full details. Applicants must have relatable experience in the Humanitarian sector, with experience gained within any of DEC's 15 member charities is hugely desirable*** 

The Ukraine Humanitarian appeal raised £439 million and helped an estimated 6.9 million people in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. The Grants Manager is integral in working closely with DEC colleagues and member charities to build and sustain, a solid understanding of the evolving humanitarian context. The Grants Manager will also lead on oversight of the DEC Ukraine programme including the reporting cycle, adaptive programming and facilitate strong and relevant engagement with DEC member charities and local partners as well as external briefings over the duration of the response. 

Key responsibilities: 

Communication and Collaboration 

• Key programmes point of contact regarding the DEC funded programme, responding to enquiries from member charity programmes and other related staff, facilitating timely and accurate communication. 

• Maintain strong understanding of response context. 

• Manage and provide timely, response briefings to internal and external audiences, key stakeholders including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office [FCDO] and, other key stakeholders. 

• Travel to Ukraine and surrounding response countries to deliver workshops with members and their local partners. 

Analysis and Reporting 

• Review, evaluate, and advise on member charity project plans and reports for consistency, trends analysis and coherence of data across submitted documentation. 

• Contribute to the review and analysis of plans and reports submitted by member charities in response to DEC appeals. 

• Share timely and relevant information and analysis from plans and reports with DEC member charities and local partners.

• Manage external reporting requirements including preparation of stakeholder reports and infographics. 

Management and Leadership 

• Coordinate the team’s surge capacity to deliver points above, which may involve managing and inducting a team of external consultants and training them in the use of our knowledge management system [Box]. 

• Coordinate with the Programme Quality, Accountability & Learning team to ensure monitoring, learning and accountability initiatives are timely and appropriate to the response. 

• Support with real-time reviews, community perception studies and other related MEAL activities. 

If you have recently worked in a humanitarian team in any of DEC’s 15 member charities, or have demonstratable humanitarian experience within the Ukraine response or other large scale Humanitarian responses, with the competence to prepare timely/accurate reports and deliver credible presentations to diverse audiences, then you will be perfect to join an incredible team and organisation at the DEC.

We cannot predict the need for a future appeal, but should one occur during the contract for this role, the successful applicant may be asked to stay on for an extended period. 

How to apply 

Please provide an anonymised CV & cover letter and state your initials (only) on both documents. Please send both (anonymised) documents sharing your full name in the email correspondence 

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis. Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. 

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures. 

Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity headquartered in the UK, driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis. Founded by individuals whose lives were profoundly affected by meningitis, we are dedicated to enabling positive change by uniting people and knowledge to save lives. The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) is our worldwide network of people and groups who are driven by a shared purpose to defeat meningitis. By coming together to share their diverse experience and expertise, they are a formidable global force against this life-threatening condition.

The role

A key role in our Research team, the Research Projects Manager will be responsible for developing and managing our research projects and grants programme, in alignment with our new research strategy. As part of this, you will manage our genomics programme of research, which includes an exciting multi-stakeholder, international project, designed to understand barriers and opportunities to use of whole genome sequencing in low- and middle-income countries.

This role reports to the Director of Research.

Responsibilities

Research project management

• Manage our internally driven research projects including scoping, planning, designing, budgeting and reporting on activity to internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with research partners and funders on research project development and activity.
• Connect research projects to colleagues working on related activities in Insights and Policy, and Communications and Engagement.
• Brief Fundraising teams on research projects and progress.

Research grants

• Project Manage the launch of grants rounds and co-ordination of peer review procedures, in alignment with the UK Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) requirements.
• Lead on the development and maintenance of all application, peer review and grant management procedures.
• Project Manage administering post award processing, monitoring, reporting and governance of successful grant applications.

Research collaboration

• Support the Director of Research to identify and respond to relevant meningitis research consultations in the UK and internationally.
• Work with Director of Research to identify, monitor and respond to developments in the UK and international research funding environment and help draft grant applications.
• Collaborate with Health Insights and Policy colleagues, to enable research to inform MRF’s policy positions.

Research strategy

• In collaboration with the Head of Research, support implementation of our research strategy.

Build an approach to strengthen involvement of those with lived experience in research

• Identify and develop opportunities for those with lived experience with MRF funded and externally funded research
• Work with the Director of Research to develop a Patient and Public Involvement strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in relevant biomedical science or equivalent.
• Previous experience of performing peer review and grant management, ideally in line with Association of Medical Research Charity (AMRC) requirements.
• Strong knowledge of UK research funding environment.
• Demonstrable management skills or a professional project management qualification.
• Project Budget management experience.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise competing demands

Key competencies

Leadership behaviours

• Strategy: Aligns team goals with organizational strategy.
• Leadership: Motivates and leads team members.
• Management: Manages day-to-day operations and projects.
• Finances: Monitors and manages team budget expenditure.
• Supervision: Supervises senior executives and executives.
• Team contribution: Promotes team engagement and productivity
• Communicating progress: Reports team progress to senior manager or Director.

Values

• Evidence-led: Uses evidence to inform team activities.
• Integrity: Practices honesty and ethical behaviour.
• Determination: Committed to achieving team goals.
• Passionate Advocate: Advocates for the Foundation’s vision and mission.
• Collaboration: Encourages team collaboration and support.
• Compassion: Ensures a supportive environment for patients and team members.

What we offer you

• £35,000 to £39,999 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience,
• 2% employee pension contribution + 6% employer pension contribution.
• Flexible working arrangements between work and home. Fully remote working also available.
• 25 days holiday

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV with a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position. CV’s sent through without a covering letter will not be considered.

Applications should be sent to Kate Gill by 5pm on Friday 21st  February 2025.

Candidates wishing to have an informal exploratory conversation before applying can also contact Kate to set up a call with Vinny Smith.

Equal Opportunities

Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates that may previously have, or feel like they have, experienced being excluded from generally advertised roles due to their gender, ethnicity, disability status or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding

Meningitis Research Foundation is committed to safeguarding, and any advertised role will require references, confirmation of your identity and your right to work in the UK. Following receipt of satisfactory references, the successful candidate will be able to start work soon after receiving their offer of employment.

Role Title: Proposals and Grants Specialist

Salary: £42,205 to £43,417

Location: London-hybrid

Tenure: Full time -permanent

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Are you a talented writer with a passion for storytelling, fundraising, and driving social impact? 

Do you thrive on crafting compelling proposals that secure critical funding for life-changing programmes? 

Then we'd love to hear from you!

ActionAid UK is looking for an ambitious Proposals and Grants Specialist to help fuel our mission of advancing women’s rights and tackling poverty worldwide.

Role description here

At ActionAid UK, we believe in bold, feminist, and anti-racist approaches to international development. As a key member of our Fundraising, Philanthropy, and Partnerships team, you will be instrumental in securing high-value funding (£100k+) from major donors, charitable trusts, and corporate partners. Your work will directly support transformational programmes that uplift communities, challenge injustice, and create lasting change.

Why This Role?

This is more than just a fundraising job—it’s a chance to play a pivotal role in securing millions in vital funding for global projects. You will work closely with country programme teams, technical specialists, and senior fundraisers, crafting innovative proposals that inspire donors and fund some of the most pressing issues in international development. From economic justice to humanitarian response, your work will ensure that ActionAid UK continues to deliver high-quality, high-impact programming that reaches those who need it most.

Experienced at developing proposals, you will have prepared compelling and cohesive programme materials and key communications to inspire high value donors. Skilled at presenting complex project information in a clear and engaging way, you must have a track record of developing proposals that attract significant donations from major donors, charitable trusts and foundations and/or corporates. You will have a good understanding of international development programmes including terminology and language. You will also be effective at liaising with multiple stakeholders, meeting deadlines and budgeting. In addition, you will have proven experience of setting up large grants, grant management and working closely with international team members and programmatic specialists to manage high value income. A willingness to travel is required for this role. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing high-quality proposals and reports that effectively translate complex programme information into compelling donor communications.

• Managing a portfolio of restricted grants (£100k+), ensuring they meet compliance and quality standards while maintaining strong relationships with donors.

• Collaborating with global teams to develop project budgets, refine log frames, and strengthen the logic behind funding proposals.

• Leading the grant management process, including financial oversight, reporting, and remote monitoring of global projects.

• Enhancing proposal and reporting systems to improve efficiency and knowledge-sharing across ActionAid UK.

• Sourcing powerful human-interest stories to bring our programme impact to life for donors and stakeholders.

Please review the JD for full details

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly

celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and Safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism

finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 2 days per week, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in- office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office

roles.

We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment Processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.

Are you passionate about challenging poverty and inequality? Do you have the ambition and drive to make a difference as a key senior leader at Toynbee Hall, a charity that for over 130 years has been the pioneer for social action and change, championing a fairer future for everyone in the heart of East London and beyond?

Most importantly, can you convince others of the value of our work, and secure the investment and support we need to help people and communities change their futures for the better?

If your answer is yes, Toynbee Hall is looking for an experienced, proactive Trusts and Grants Manager to join our diverse team.

This exciting role offers a superb opportunity for a dynamic fundraiser to lead and develop this crucial income stream. With exceptional relationship management and written skills, and proven experience of raising six-figure plus grants, you will manage strategic relationships with trusts, grant makers and statutory funders, maximising income to help combat the causes and impact of poverty – and to inspire the next generation of social activists

Key Responsibilities

Donor management

• Write tailored, inspirational applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements as specified
• Create and maintain a schedule of approaches to new, lapsed, and existing funders; developing, writing, and delivering creative and engaging proposals in line with the objectives and criteria of each funder
• Work collaboratively across teams and areas of operation identifying new funding opportunities, reporting on impact and evaluation
• Develop and implement a programme and methodology of approaches to small, medium and large trusts
• Work toward an agreed annual work plan meeting targets and milestones; prioritising workload and planning activity.

Identifying funding opportunities to ensure that our charity broadens awareness of and funding for our vital work

• Identify and research a comprehensive pipeline of realistic funding opportunities including trusts and corporate foundations
• Maintain a broad knowledge of the organisation’s funding needs
• Liaise closely with senior managers and teams to plan and develop the strongest possible proposals
• Approach funders, develop and maintain new relationships and access new fundraising opportunities
• Regularly research new opportunities via cold trusts

Developing strong relationships with funders

• Develop and maintain stewardship plans to keep all funders engaged with the impact of their support, including managing visits
• Report to key funders on progress, expenditure, and future plans
• Working with delivery and management staff to ensure that funder objectives and monitoring requirements are met
• Maintain accurate records and information about funders on Raiser’s Edge NXT and in communication with the finance team
• Identify and initiate opportunities for funders to engage with Toynbee Hall beyond their funded project

Strategic

•  Plan and deliver individual fundraising projects; developing new fundraising ideas and engaging internal and external stakeholders to deliver them
• Work with Head of Fundraising to report and forecast progress against established targets for income, research, and relationship development
• Stay informed of developments and trends in fundraising by monitoring sector news and networking with appropriate organisations
• Work with Executive team and CEO (Chief Executive Officer) to leverage their contacts and expertise

Team responsibility

• Develop and maintain mutually supportive internal relationships with project teams, finance, monitoring and senior management
• Work in line with the Institute of Fundraising’s Code of Practice, Fundraising Regulator
  and GDPR, fulfilling any additional legal requirements related to this function of fundraising 

• Take responsibility for your personal development and seek out opportunities for support and development

Please download the full Job Description for more details.

The Trusts and Grants Manager will develop and implement a strategy to grow income from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders. This role requires a highly organised, results-driven individual with excellent written communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with funders.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of securing five- and six-figure grants, be confident in designing persuasive proposals, and can analyse financial and project data to ensure accurate reporting.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a tangible difference to the lives of people living with migraine.

A unique Crown body, Greenwich Hospital supports the Royal Navy community by awarding grants to support education, welfare and acute need.  As a leading funder working to support the Royal Navy community, our funding and partnerships deliver positive change for those who need it and empower people to thrive.

The role: This is an exciting time to join Greenwich Hospital as we work through a significant change agenda. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for someone looking to develop their knowledge of grant systems and management and gain experience in grant making. As Grants and Data Coordinator you will ensure the quality of our grant making processes and provide support to the Benevolence and Welfare Grants Manager and the wider Charity team. As well as working closely with the Charity team, you will be liaising with relevant stakeholders such as grantee partners and applicants, our Database Manager and our Finance team. Experience of Blackbaud Grant Management System would be an advantage though not essential, although experience of a current CRM system is required.

This is a key role within the Greenwich Hospital Charity team and an opportunity to significantly contribute to our work. 

· Part Time (21 hours per week)

· Circa £21,000 per annum, depending on experience

• Hybrid, including at least 1 day per week in London
• Very generous annual leave allowance

WHAT IS START NETWORK? 

Our purpose is to be a catalyst for system-level change that improves the efficiency, effectiveness and ethics of humanitarian action. We do this by working as a network to develop, test & spread new ways of collaborating and resourcing locally-led crisis response and anticipation. 

Our current membership is made up of nearly 100 local, national and international NGOs based all around the world. We also support 10 national and regional hubs made up of civil society organisations and NGOs as our vehicle for devolving power, resources and accountability. 

OUR SOLUTIONS 

DECENTRAISLING & LOCALLY-LED ACTION: Shifting power and resources and decentralising decision-making to locally led networks and organisations. 

 EARLY & RAPID FINANCING: Building a global financing system that reduces risk, anticipates, and acts ahead of predictable crises. 

COMMUNITY-LED INNOVATION: Incentivising innovative, locally led, and contextual solutions and learning from them together with people affected by crises. 

For more information about Start Network and what we do, please visit our website.  

OUR VALUES 

WE PUT PEOPLE FIRST: Communities come first in our decision-making and programming. 

WE ARE BRAVE: We have great ambition and are willing to explore new things and take risks to achieve it 

WE OPERATE COLLECTIVELY: We leverage the value of working as a network, sharing risk and resources, and learning together. 

WE ARE INCLUSIVE: We see the value in diverse perspectives and work to remove the barriers that prevent voices from being heard. 

WE ARE OPEN: We work transparently and with integrity, building mutual trust in all levels of our work, from governance to programming. 

WE ARE ETHICAL: We behave and operate based on key principles of anti-racism, non-discrimination, and anti-colonialism. This is a work in progress. 

JOB PURPOSE 

Start Network is looking for an experienced grant management professional with strong financial acumen, a strategic mindset and the ability to influence a variety of senior stakeholders and establish new systems and ways of working. This role is critical to future proofing our grant management function and enables us to set up the right systems and processes for us to manage multiple 7-8 figure grants from a wide variety of donors, while also helping us identify what would be needed to manage a lager portfolio of complex grants in the future.

The Grants Manager will contribute to the impact and accountability of our work by ensuring transparent, compliant and accountable management and control of funds awarded to Start Network by a variety of institutional donors, trusts and foundations, and corporates, plus potentially other donors in the future. Based in the Grant Management team under the Finance Directorate while acting as a ‘business partner’ to the teams across the organisation this role will be responsible for leading the full grant cycle of large-scale awards, working closely with Resource Mobilisation, Operations, and Programmes functions, as well as project teams across Start Network’s global membership.

This position requires strategic vision, gravitas, strong communication skills, extensive grant management experience and a desire to shape and lead new ways of working in an innovative humanitarian organisation, as well as a high level of technical grant knowledge and the ability to manage budgets, navigate finance systems, and build financial reports from scratch.

Our client is looking to recruit a Grant Manager to manage and develop a portfolio of grants, focusing in particular on two of the Foundations four grant-making Programmes: Enabling disadvantaged children and young people to fulfil their potential (with a focus on education attainment, employability, wellbeing and youth development); and Health and Wellbeing.

The Foundation’s approach to grant-making is distinctive, in that it focuses on capacity building to strengthen the impact, effectiveness and/or sustainability of non-profit organisations so they can thrive and fulfil their mission and goals.   

This is an exciting time to be joining the Foundation as it looks to grow and strengthen its grants portfolio in the UK.

The role:

Location:  London, Cannon Street. This is a full-time role with hybrid working

Reports to: Head of UK Programmes 

Working closely with the Head of the UK Programmes, the Grant Manager will be responsible for the development, delivery, and management of a significant portfolio of grants across the UK Foundation’s priority programme areas, with a focus on health and wellbeing and children and young people (working on grant-making across other programme areas - arts, culture and heritage and environmental conservation as required).

The Foundation has evolved significantly in recent years, and this is an exciting time to join the team. While this role is UK-focused, the post-holder will have exposure to the grant-making of affiliated Foundations that have an international focus.

The person:

The successful candidate will have significant experience of grant-making in the UK and experience of working within operating charities. They will have an in-depth knowledge of the charity sector funding ecology, policy environments and socio-economic impact, in particular relating to the fields of health and wellbeing and/or children and young people.

Given the Foundation’s focus on strengthening the capacity of non-profit organisations, this person will also have a deep understanding of capacity building needs of charities, with significant experience of assessing charitable organisations as a whole (looking at factors such as leadership and governance, impact, financial health, strategic plans etc.).

The candidate will have excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to understand and articulate complex information clearly and concisely.  Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities will be key to success in this role.  Finally, you will have a high degree of humility and a collaborative style and will be able to pro-actively manage a diverse workload on your own initiative. 

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. 

Global Head of Grants (0860)

• Salary: £74,750

• Location: London

• Contract Type: Indefinite

• Hours: Full Time

• Closing Date: 19 February 2025

• First Interview Dates: Starting w/c 3rd March 2025

About the role

Are you passionate about using your global strategic development and fundraising expertise to make a meaningful impact on the planet? Join ClientEarth, a leading environmental law charity, as our Global Head of Grants. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of our mission, leading ClientEarth's global fundraising team to drive income growth.

Global Head of Grants

In this key role, you'll help ensure ClientEarth's continued success in environmental protection and policy advocacy. By leading the management of ClientEarth’s grants income from trusts, foundations and other statutory and institutional funders, the Global Head of Grants will play a vital part in expanding the organization’s initiatives, advancing its legal and policy work, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Hannah Braithwaite. Hannah leads fundraising efforts for ClientEarth and is accountable for all organisational income. Hannah has worked in fundraising for more than a decade, specialising in raising significant funds for international nature and climate causes, and has held senior leadership positions for the past 5 years.

Main Duties

• Drive the implementation of fundraising strategies targeting global Trusts, Foundations, and Governments.
• Take the lead on managing ClientEarth’s grant relationships across all fundraising regions.
• Oversee the Grants Management Team, providing effective line management and ensuring that Leads, Managers, and Officers are supported and empowered to take charge of their respective funding portfolios.

Role requirements

• Extensive experience in grant management and contract oversight with complex funders
• Strong understanding of foundation, institutional, and statutory income streams, as well as financial processes 
• Proven expertise in managing multi-year and seven-figure grant proposals from trusts, foundations, and/or institutional funders

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based  See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

As the Trusts, Foundations and Grants Senior Manager you will provide strategic leadership in trusts and foundations fundraising and grants management to make our work more impactful and effective. You’ll be developing, growing, and managing strategies, networks and leading technical proposal-writing to increase funding from mid-size trusts, foundations and other donors. Alongside, you will manage All We Can’s grants to partners, including restricted and unrestricted funding, overseeing the Programmes and Partnerships (PPT) grant budget and will manage grants received by All We Can, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, including reporting and financial oversight.

You’ll be able to shape our trust and foundations strategy and put it in practice to raise money to make a difference to our partners locally led work. You’ll join small and passionate team of people on the journey of decolonising international aid and working in partnership approach. Your work will be crucial to growing our income and developing our work.

To be successful in this role, you will:

1. Be an experienced fundraiser, with a strong track record of raising funds from large technical trusts and foundations who also brings a network of strong and established relationships with relevant trusts and foundations.
2. Have passion for locally- led development
3. Have a strategic mindset, with experience developing a strategy for unrestricted and restricted funding that meets the needs of the applicant organisation and needs and capacity of partners who will receive grants through successful proposals. 
4. Have experience pulling together teams of technical experts from within the organisation and relevant partner co-applicants, and leading and managing these teams to design and draft winning proposals, leveraging the skills of various team members as needed. 
5. Have proven experience managing a range of grants (development and/or emergency grants), including managing partner agreements and compliance, interfacing with partners, managing databases as well as guiding others to use databases.
6. Have ability to and passion for contributing to the organisation culture.

For full list of responsibilities and role requirements, please download the application pack.

Pratham is one of the largest and most respected education charities in India. We developed a model that can teach a child to read and do basic maths in as little as 30 days for £14. We also have preschool, vocational and women's education programmes. We work closely with JPAL who have run a number of RCTs on our work, and it was also recomended as just one of three smart buys by the What Works Hub for Global Education.

We have strong support from the UK Indian diaspora and are in a period of significant growth, having tripled in size in three years. We now raise £1.5m a year and are ambitious to at least triple again. 

While you will work in a small, fully remote team daily, you will be part of the global Pratham network. The team in India has over 6,000 staff, and they raise $28m locally. Pratham USA has 14 chapters and produces around 12 galas annually, contributing to its $30m income. We have recently launched Pratham International, and we will work with them to reach more children worldwide in the years ahead.

The  Senior Grants Manager is a key strategic role focused on securing large grants for Pratham’s flagship Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) program and vocational training work in India, while also supporting Pratham International’s expanding global initiatives.

You will play a vital role in building meaningful relationships with institutional donors, trusts, and foundations across the UK and Europe. With a strong evidence base underpinning our programs and global recognition of Pratham’s impact, this role offers significant scope for both growth and influence.

Grants Fundraiser

Would you like to use your fundraising expertise to help disadvantaged young people access life-changing educational support? We Are Seeking a Freelance Fundraiser to work flexibly over 8 days a month.

Position: Freelance Fundraiser
Daily Rate: Circa £250 per day
Location: Home-based, with monthly travel to London
Hours: 8 days per month (flexible)
Closing Date: 24th February 2025

About the Role

Team Up is looking for a passionate and experienced Freelance Fundraiser to drive our fundraising efforts and secure vital funding to support our mission. You will develop and implement fundraising strategies, focusing on securing income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and high-net-worth individuals (HNWI’s).

Key responsibilities include:

· Developing and executing a fundraising plan to meet annual targets (c. £300k).

· Researching, writing, and submitting compelling funding bids.

· Building and managing relationships with funders, ensuring long-term partnerships.

· Driving multi-year funding opportunities, securing grants of £10k-£50k+.

· Overseeing the work of a junior part-time fundraiser focused on small grants.

· Managing all grant reporting, ensuring timely submissions to funders.

· Ensuring compliance with GDPR and fundraising best practices.

· Supporting the CEO with corporate and strategic HNWI fundraising projects.

About You

You will need to be a self-motivated and proactive fundraiser with a strong track record of securing income for small to medium-sized charities.

Essential skills and experience include:

· Proven success in fundraising from trusts, foundations, corporates, and HNWIs.

· Ability to research funders, write compelling bids, and manage relationships.

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

· Ability to work independently and meet targets.

· A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Desirable:

· Experience working with education or socio-economic disadvantage charities.

If you thrive in an environment that values responsibility, accountability, and results, this role is perfect for you.

About the Organisation

Team Up helps disadvantaged young people double their expected progress through high-impact tutoring. Our volunteers, supported by qualified teachers, not only improve academic attainment but also build confidence and resilience. We have ambitious plans for regional growth and new programme offerings, making this an exciting time to join our team.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Fundraising Consultant, Grants Manager, Development Manager, Trusts and Foundations Lead, Bid Writer, Fundraising Manager, Freelance Grants Fundraiser, Grants Programmes Manager, etc.

Apply today for a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly while making a real impact in a growing charity!

Balmer Dawson Executive Search is delighted to partner with Mellon Educate in their search for an experienced Grant Writer to join their successful organisation. 

Mellon Educate is an Irish-based African development charity founded by Niall Mellon in 2002. From the enormous collective effort of their volunteers, in conjunction with the South African government, they have built houses for 250,000 homeless people in South Africa’s townships.

In 2013, the charity redoubled its commitments to those less fortunate in Africa, pledging a 10-year education development programme to provide better education to more than 100,000 African children. 

Mellon Educate wishes to recruit a Grant Writer on a part-time OR full-time basis with specific experience and a proven track record of success in educational grant applications in Sub-Saharan Africa from medium and large sized international funders, sovereign donors, corporate and philanthropic foundations and institutional donors.

Role Purpose:

This is a brand-new position that has been created to increase Mellon Educate’s capacity to secure grants on a global scale. The Grant Writer will be responsible for identifying suitable funding opportunities and coordinating, preparing and writing funding applications.

The successful candidate will work with colleagues to develop and implement Mellon Educate’s strategic approach to funding against agreed key performance indicators. This role requires an enthusiastic self-starter, with good knowledge of educational grant-writing, exceptional persuasive writing and organisational skills and a good knowledge of the South African education system.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for identifying, preparing, producing and submitting grant applications and funding proposals. 
• Writing and editing high quality and compelling content for competitive proposal processes and other fundraising materials as required.
• Researching, exploring and identifying new grant and funding opportunities which support Mellon Educate’s current strategic objectives. 
• Gathering, analysing and synthesizing proposal inputs and co-ordinating and reviewing content from all contributors. 
• Building and maintaining a database and schedule of grant opportunities and grant application materials. 
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships across the organisation to ensure that grant management is fully embedded. 
• Building strong strategic partnerships with funding organisations and donors. 
• Working with colleagues to support all of Mellon Educate’s fundraising work, including trusts, foundations, major gift, legacy giving, and capturing stories of change to demonstrate impact to funders. 

Essential Skills and Core Competencies : 

• Proven track record of success in educational grant writing in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Demonstrated education related expertise
• Knowledge of the South-African education system (a distinct advantage)
• Keen understanding of the challenges faced by countries in the developing world
• Experience securing grants from Sovereign funders
• Evidence of success in securing medium and large-scale educational programme funding in the developing world
• Exceptional writing, editing and literacy skills. 
• Ability to write clearly and concisely, producing compelling narratives. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Proven organisational skills.
• Strong capacity to use ICT to improve efficiency and information-sharing across the team. 
• Capacity to work under pressure to tight deadlines. 
• Capacity to prioritise effectively and manage time well. 
• Strong communicator and team player. 
• Enthusiastic and disciplined self-starter, with a target driven approach. 
• Strong financial literacy with competency to plan, manage and track grant expenditure. 
• Skilled relationship and network builder. 
• Flexibility, creativity and a positive work attitude. 
• Track record of producing high-quality grant applications, documentation and presentations. 

Remuneration:

• Salary will be in the region of €50,000 + DOE (depending on experience) on a full-time basis or pro-rata on a part-time basis

Application process:

To apply, please submit your CV and Cover Letter (maximum one page) in MS Word format  (outlining how your motivation, experience and skills fit this role profile) for the attention of  BOTH Gilly Balmer and Zena Dawson at the email address provided.

Closing Date:

The closing date for applications is Monday 24th February by 5pm (GMT)

We are looking for an experienced grants fundraiser to join us and make a significant impact on our work with young people in central Doncaster. 

We are currently finalising our next Forward Plan, with an ambition to create an inclusive, vibrant community, committed to everyone having a fair chance to discover who they are and what they can become.  We currently work with children and young people aged 5 to 30. 

Our priority programmes include support coaching for young people, community activity sessions, sustaining our accommodation provision for vulnerable young adults and establishing how we can best support more young people on the homelessness pathway.  We have some great spaces that are in need of development, and we expect that both capital and revenue funding will be included in your workload. We also look for smaller grants during the course of the year, including for food for our residents and supplies for our art groups, and we hope to recruit volunteers to assist with the smaller and less complex bids. 

You would – for now – be our only Grants Officer, so should be familiar with the whole cycle of applications and monitoring.  This is a fabulous opportunity to make your mark on young lives in Doncaster and take our fundraising to the next level. 

Main Responsibilities

• To work delegated idea notes into fundable project profiles, each with a clear and compelling case for support.
• To create a clear and compelling case for support for unrestricted grants income.
• To agree full cost recovery arrangements with the Chief Executive.
• To be responsible for an assigned portfolio of trusts, foundations and similar, developing knowledge of, and relationships with, those funders.
• To make strong applications to funders within the assigned portfolio, matching YMCA Doncaster’s agreed cases for support with funders’ interests and requirements.
• To make strong applications to public sector and similar bodies offering contracts for work within YMCA Doncaster’s scope.
• To work to regularly reviewed and achievable targets.
• To prepare and give presentations, maintain ongoing contact and host trustee or representative visits where required as part of an application process. 
• To devise efficient evaluation and monitoring systems which meet funder requirements.
• To oversee the accurate completion of returns and reports, ensuring that funders are satisfied and funding continues.
• To keep comprehensive records, in an agreed format, from initial contact with a potential funder through to either the rejection correspondence or the funding agreement and subsequent monitoring and evaluation.
• To supervise / oversee grants volunteers and less experienced staff applying for smaller grants. 

We Are Looking for the Following Skills / Experiences 

• A recent track record of success in securing funding through written bids (five figures plus) in a role focused on grants or similar fundraising. 
• Experience covering the full cycle of grants fundraising including creating cases for support, submitting applications, responding to requests for information, monitoring and evaluation.
• An understanding of the current UK grants / trusts climate and the types of funders likely to support YMCA Doncaster’s work. 
• Exceptionally strong written communication skills, a strong command of grammar and meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and self-supporting, with the ability to work independently and deal with unexpected or challenging situations including short-notice opportunities.
• Able to supervise and support volunteers and others to complete strong applications efficiently. 
• Ability to create and work with project budgets and projections.
• Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Word and Excel to a high standard, and able to use technology in gathering information and completing online and electronic applications.