Grants Officer

Your new company
Hays are partnering with a reputable charitable organisation based in Belfast to recruit a Grants Officer on a fixed-term contract.

Your new role

• Help with the promotion of organisation grant rounds, processing and assessing applications received, responding to enquiries from applicants and monitoring expenditure on projects whilst maintaining positive relationships with applicants throughout the application process, and then with successful applicants throughout the life of the grant.
• Have responsibility for all other administration duties associated with grant making, including the role of Secretary to the Grants Committee.
• Assist with the ongoing review of grant-making policies to respond positively to the changing sector environment, making timely policy recommendations to the Grants Committee and implementing agreed policy.
• Work with other staff on a monthly basis to ensure that all financial information pertaining to grant programmes and funders is accurate and up to date and entered accurately into Liberty, the organisation's accounting software.
• Work with other staff within current policies and procedures for donor-advised grants, including meeting with donors and providing accurate and detailed reporting, as well as information to support fundraising proposals.
• Work with colleagues in other areas of the organisation's interests as appropriate and undertake other duties as may be required.

What you'll need to succeed

• At least two years' experience (full-time or equivalent) in the last four years in an office environment handling administrative and financial duties.
• GCSE English Language and Maths, Grade C or above, or equivalent.
• Two A-Levels, or equivalent.
• Strong IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, use of databases to process information and electronic communications in a work environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and make recommendations.
• Proven track record of an organised and methodical approach to work, combining numerical accuracy with attention to detail and an ability to meet deadlines.
• The ability to work and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, internal and external, including senior staff, Directors, grantees, policymakers and practitioners, and young people.
• Able to attend meetings and events outside normal business hours - the post holder must therefore have the ability and willingness to maintain flexibility in their working hours.
• A full driving licence and access to private transport for work purposes

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £27,711+
• 35 hours per week
• Fixed-term contract for 9 months
• Located in Belfast
• 20 days of annual leave plus 15 customary holidays per annum

What you need to do now

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