Funding Manager (CCC)

Our client is a leading independent funder. They aim to improve the natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK. They provide c.£50million annually in grants to organisations working towards their aims. They also have an allocation of £60 million for social investment and a £10m impact investment allocation, alongside their£1.3bn endowment. The foundation''s strategy is underpinned by the need to tackle structural inequality, racism and the causes and impacts of climate change. They believe that we need bold action and impact like never before, so as well as funding brilliant organisations, they we will work alongside partners and collaborators to remove barriers and secure progress, using their voice to quietly influence and effect change. Prospectus is delighted to be working with the foundation to recruit a Funding Manager for their Creative, Confident Communities (CCC) strategic aim, which focuses on communities connected by ''place''. Through this programme, they are working towards places where communities can fulfil their creative, human, and economic potential. The role: This role will work within the Creative, Confident Communities Team in making a significant contribution to the delivery of the foundation''s strategy, specifically focused on place-based and community-led change across the UK. The primary aim of this role is to bring grant-making expertise and knowledge to add capacity to the team moving forward. ..... full job details .....