Grants and Community Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a Grants and Community Manager. This role is a key position in leading our grants programme and representing the Trust across the local voluntary and charitable sectors. Duties include - Collaborate with the Grants Committee across funding rounds by managing ad hoc grant applications, assessing eligibility against agreed funding criteria, conducting due diligence, and preparing accurate information to support informed and effective committee decision-making. Undertake assessment visits to grant applicants, develop funding and monitoring schedules, assess interim and final grant reports, and monitor grant compliance by ensuring funding conditions and reporting deadlines are met. Build and maintain strong relationships with our strategic funding partners to ensure multi-year funding is allocated effectively, delivering value for money and maximising impact. Oversee the awarding of The Stan Newens Bursary every 2 years, from application submission through to award and end of grant. Work closely with the health and wellbeing board, grant providers and the community and voluntary sector providing a professional service to ensure they are informed about local issues; have the necessary information they need to make funding decisions and help them to understand our Grant making Policy. Identify funding priorities and areas of need, where applicable, with a particular focus on community and voluntary organisations based in Harlow, while also ..... full job details .....