Funding Officer

We are recruiting multiple Funding Officers to support a range of initiatives across England, including Community Wealth Fund, National Lottery Awards for All, Programme Funding and Every Child Can. A mixture of permanent roles and fixed term contracts on a full or part-time basis are available. As outlined in our It Starts with Community strategy, we are committed to placing community agency, power, and control at the heart of our England funding portfolio. We aim to stand alongside communities, supporting them as they tackle challenges and fulfil their potential. This is a great opportunity to take a mission-driven approach to funding while working flexibly across different programmes and priorities. We are looking for people who are collaborative, adaptable and passionate about putting communities first. You will be expected to work on different initiatives across our England portfolio. This covers a broad range of thematic areas, from small grant funding up to larger scale projects, working with a wide range of different customers. As a Funding Officer you will work alongside fellow Funding Officers, supported by a Funding Manager. We have a hybrid approach to working. Successful candidates will be required to attend meetings and training at our Birmingham or Newcastle offices. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived or working experience within under-represented communities. Responsibilities and Expectations of the Role You will assess ..... full job details .....