At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage grant applications, finances, and compliance while supporting energy education initiatives.
- Company: Curieus Games CIC, a mission-driven organisation focused on energy literacy through play.
- Benefits: £36,000 salary, flexible remote work, 6 weeks holiday, and pension contributions.
- Other info: Fully remote role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a small team making a real impact in energy and climate education.
- Qualifications: Experience in grant administration, strong organisational skills, and confident written communication.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 36000 £ per year.
About the organisation
Curieus Games CIC is a UK Community Interest Company, in the process of converting into a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation). Our mission is to raise energy literacy through play. We make energy and climate education fun and accessible. Our vision is to inspire and attract young people to work in the energy sector. Our flagship programme, Megawatt, consists of an energy-based educational card game supported by a series of workshops. The object of the programme is to engage students on energy and sustainability through gamification and ethical debates. By transitioning into a charity, the potential grants we can apply for increases significantly. This role has been created to take ownership of this grant pipeline as Megawatt scales up across the UK.
Job summary
We're looking for an organised, proactive individual to own the day-to-day running of our grant pipeline. This will range from researching grant opportunities and drafting applications, through to managing compliance, tracking grant finances, and delivering funder reports. You’ll be working closely with the Founder and School Engagement Manager. If you have experience in grant administration or charity operations, are highly organised, and want to play a central role in a small mission-driven organisation, we want to hear from you.
Job outline
- Grant applications
- Research new grant opportunities and maintain accurate records of live grants and deadlines.
- Draft and submit grant applications, with support from the Founder.
- Coordinate with the School Engagement Manager to identify eligible schools and handover successful grants for delivery.
- Grant administration, finances and compliance
- Manage grant conditions, compliance and funder reporting from award through to close.
- Monitor spend against grant budgets and flag underspend or overspend.
- Support the development of improved operations and processes for grant management.
- Identify new income streams and fundraising opportunities.
Essential criteria
- Organised, detail-oriented and independent.
- Experience in grant administration, fundraising support, or charity operations.
- Confident written communicator.
- Comfortable managing finances at the level of budget tracking and reporting.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote, small-team environment.
- Proficient with digital tools.
- Must be a UK resident with the right to work in the UK.
Desirable criteria
- Experience writing grant applications, particularly for charitable trusts, foundations, or public sector funders.
- Experience working in or with the education sector.
- Familiarity with restricted fund management and charity finances.
- Knowledge of or interest in energy, sustainability, or climate education.
- Experience building or improving operational systems and processes.
Salary and benefits
- £36,000 gross FTE (pro rata)
- Around 22.5 hours per week, fully remote with flexible working hours, with an option to work term time only
- Workplace contributory pension
- 6 weeks holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Regular performance reviews with the opportunity to increase your salary as the role and organisation develops
How to apply
To apply, please send a CV and a one-page cover letter via email to hello@megawatt.game by Wednesday 19th August. Make sure you use the following subject line: 'Application - Grants Manager’. ONLY APPLICATIONS THAT HAVE FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED. In your cover letter, tell us why this role appeals to you and give some examples where you have demonstrated the essential and desirable criteria listed in the job description. We are committed to flexible, family-friendly working and welcome applications from people returning to work after a career break. We look forward to hearing from you.
Grants Manager employer: Megawatt
Curieus Games CIC is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a positive work culture that prioritises flexibility and employee growth. As a fully remote organisation, we offer a supportive environment where you can thrive while contributing to meaningful projects in energy and climate education. With competitive benefits such as a contributory pension and generous holiday allowance, we empower our team to make a real impact in the community while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
