At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage impactful grant programmes to support local communities in Surrey.
- Company: A charitable foundation dedicated to positive change through strategic grant-making.
- Benefits: Flexible working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team and enjoy a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while developing your project management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing grant programmes and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 29000 - 40000 £ per year.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client with the recruitment of a Grant Programmes Manager. The organisation is a charitable foundation that brings together local donors with voluntary and community organisations to enable positive, sustainable change across Surrey. Through strategic grant‑making, research, and long‑term partnerships, the organisation supports initiatives that address local needs and help communities to thrive.
This role is available on a permanent basis and can be either full‑time or part‑time. The salary range is £29,000–£40,000 FTE, depending on experience. It offers flexible working arrangements, with all staff attending the Woking office on Mondays and the option to work remotely on other days.
As the Grant Programmes Manager, you will report to the Deputy Director of Grants & Programmes and play a key role in designing, delivering, and evaluating targeted funding programmes such as Heritage for All, Clearer Care, and the Mental Health Scale Up Fund Programme. You will work closely with colleagues across Grants, Programme, Development, and Communications teams to steward donor relationships and ensure that their funding reaches the communities where it will have the greatest impact.
You will manage the end‑to‑end delivery of funding programmes, engaging with voluntary and community organisations, public‑sector partners, and donors to shape programme design and share learning. You may also be required to line‑manage a Grants Officer or Administrator to provide support on programme delivery.
To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and highly organised individual with experience managing the full lifecycle of grant or funding programmes. You will have strong project management skills, excellent attention to detail, confidence interpreting complex information, and the ability to communicate this to a range of audiences. You will bring a friendly, professional approach and the ability to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders, from grassroots community groups to donors and trustees. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities and working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team. You will have strong digital skills and experience using Microsoft Office. Experience working in the charity or voluntary sector is desirable. Additional desirable experience includes familiarity with CRM systems, experience working with communities within Surrey, and an interest in supportive grant‑making practices such as the IVAR principles of open and transparent grant‑making.
We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment(s) to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
Grants Programme Manager in Woking employer: Prospectus
As a charitable foundation dedicated to fostering positive change across Surrey, our organisation offers an inspiring work environment where employees can make a meaningful impact in their communities. We pride ourselves on our flexible working arrangements, supportive culture, and commitment to professional development, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to grow and thrive. Join us in our mission to empower local organisations and create sustainable solutions for the challenges faced by our communities.
