Help employers create better work and reduce in-work poverty
Society Matters CIC is looking for an organised, proactive and values-driven Good Work Grants Lead Officer to coordinate the day-to-day delivery of our Good Work Grants programme.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a programme that enables employers to make sustainable improvements to working conditions and help reduce in-work poverty.
This is a hands-on role where you'll take projects from application through to impact — supporting employers, coordinating assessments, managing grant agreements, monitoring delivery and helping demonstrate what difference the funding makes.
What you'll be doing
You'll be at the heart of the programme, including:
- Promoting funding opportunities and building a strong pipeline of applicants.
- Supporting employers to develop clear, realistic funding proposals.
- Coordinating application rounds, eligibility checks and due diligence.
- Preparing grant panel papers and coordinating decisions.
- Managing grant agreements, payments and financial records.
- Monitoring funded activity, expenditure, milestones and outcomes.
- Producing accurate records, reports, case studies and learning to demonstrate programme impact.
What we're looking for
You'll bring strong project management, organisation and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to manage detail while building positive relationships.
* Full-time and Part-time hours will be considered
* Fixed term contract for 18 months based on Full-Time hours (37 per week) , fixed term contract for 36 months based on Part-time hours (18.5 hours)
* Please note that the role will require some flexibility including the occasional early start and late finish and occasional weekend working
Interested?
If you're passionate about good work, confident managing processes and relationships, and want to help employers make a positive difference to their workforce, we'd love to hear from you.
Good Work Grants Lead Officer in Gateshead employer: Citizens Advice Gateshead
Join our dedicated Help Through Hardship team, where your compassion and resilience will empower individuals facing financial challenges. We offer a supportive work culture that values empathy and personal growth, alongside flexible working hours to accommodate your lifestyle. With opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community, this role is perfect for those looking to contribute positively while enjoying a fulfilling career.
