Grants Officer

Are you seeking meaningful work making a real difference to the lives of individuals?

The Campden Charities are seeking to appoint a full time Grants Officer to join our diverse grants team.

A key appointment as we continue to drive our services, grant programmes and ongoing development of our outreach and publicity strategy.

The Campden Charities is a permanently endowed trust assisting individuals on the lowest incomes in the old parish of Kensington.  The area is one of extreme contrasts and includes neighbourhoods with significant levels of deprivation and need. The Charities awards grants totalling more than £2 million each year via programmes focused on helping individuals on very low incomes to move on in their lives be it through education, training or otherwise supporting employment.

We seek applicants who have an understanding of, and empathy towards, supporting unemployed or low-income individuals and families to improve their financial circumstances. They will be self-motivated, highly organised with excellent attention to detail, an independent thinker yet a team player and computer literate. Our grant-giving programmes are constantly evolving, input from Grant Officers plays a crucial role in shaping them.

You will be working as part of our inclusive team, with the support of your colleagues to help you thrive in your role. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and ages.

The post holder will work in the office at least 3 days a week and attend outreach meetings in the local area as required.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Wednesday 23rd October 2024

We will inform those short listed for interviews by Wednesday 30th October.  We regret that we are only able to respond to those applicants.  

Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 13th November and possibly Thursday 14th November 2024

Please send your CV and covering letter, indicating your current salary to the email address provided.

CVs will only be considered if accompanied by a covering letter referring to the specific skills and attributes listed in the Person Specification.   Generalised covering letters will not be considered.

We are open to interviewing candidates who do not necessarily possess all the requirements in the person specification but who, through their covering letter, demonstrate that they have the right attitude to undertake, and be successful, in the role. 

 If you have any queries please contact the Campden Charities Grants Team. 

Additional information

Place of work:            27a Pembridge Villas, London W11 3EP.  Some outreach work will be expected ranging from one-off events to placements within local organisations or community centres. 

Salary:                        £31,000 - £34,000 dependent on experience (generous 10% employer's pension contribution rising to 15%  after five years)

Hours of work:           37½ hours, Monday to Friday.  The usual working hours for this post are 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. Some start time flexibility could potentially be offered post-induction/training.

Holiday:                     28 days per annum + Bank Holidays.

Training:                    Training and support in post is provided on an on-going basis and training in specific areas will be offered as need and interest arise.   Following successful completion of the six-month probationary period undertaking a Level 3 QCF qualification in Advice and Guidance is mandatory.  There will also be an opportunity to undertake Level 4. The Charities are dedicated to the continuous professional growth of their staff, offering a generous training budget to support ongoing learning and development.

Benefits:                     Please see job pack for more information on benefits of working for Campden Charities.

Please note this is a full-time job working 5 days a week. We have a hybrid working arrangement in place whereby Grants Officers will be working from the office at least 3 days a week depending on needs of the Charities’ and our beneficiaries. 

The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and two satisfactory references.