Senior Grants Manager (Maternity cover) in London

The Bloom Foundation is seeking a Senior Grants Manager for a maternity cover position in London, with 4 days in the office in Camden and 1 day working from home, along with some national travel. The salary is £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience, for a fixed term contract of 9-12 months starting in December 2025. This is a full-time role with flexible working hours and excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, employer's pension contribution of 3%, private healthcare, onsite employee gym, and café.

Are you an experienced grants manager seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact? Are you passionate about making a difference, bringing out the best in others, acting with integrity, and delivering effectively and efficiently?

The Bloom Foundation is a growing UK-based family trust dedicated to helping communities thrive. Since its establishment in 2011, the Foundation has focused on addressing key issues and promoting positive change in the communities it serves through strategic grant-making and partnerships. The Foundation donates £6-7 million a year in operational grants and funds a diverse portfolio of charities in the UK and Israel, focusing on strengthening the UK Jewish and Brighton communities, creating a more cohesive society in Israel, and mainstreaming a preventative approach to health.

Key responsibilities include:

• Grant Management & Compliance: Oversee all stages of the grant lifecycle, ensuring alignment with Foundation guidelines, values, and objectives.
• Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Cultivate strong relationships with grantees, charities, and non-profit organisations, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Evaluation & Reporting: Monitor grantee outcomes, assess programme effectiveness, and prepare detailed reports for stakeholders and board members, highlighting impact and progress.

The Senior Grants Manager will have at least 5 years’ experience in grant management, preferably within a philanthropic private foundation, carrying out grant assessments and grant reports. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience working with a grant management database (The Bloom Foundation uses Blackbaud). Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely, and to think strategically, connecting the dots across a grantee’s organisational journey. Good relationship-building skills, a high level of diplomacy, and the ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment are also required. Proficiency in office software packages, including MS Office and Excel, and confidence in working accurately with figures are necessary.

The successful candidate will be a collaborative team player, interested in and committed to contributing to the overall success of a small and highly motivated organisation with a versatile and flexible approach and a “can do” attitude. The role is based in a modern, vibrant office in Camden on the canal, with a hybrid policy of 4 days from the office and 1 day from home. There will be some evening events and national travel involved to visit grantees. The Bloom Foundation benefits from the use of a gym and a café that serves healthy food, available for employees. The culture is friendly, flexible, and sociable.

Please note this role is subject to background checks due to working within a family foundation. This is a fantastic opportunity to join The Bloom Foundation’s grant-making team. If you are excited by this role and have the relevant skills and experience to apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to apply: We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please inform Jen if you require any assistance or adjustment to help ensure the application process works for you.

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