Senior Grants Manager in London

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a young and growing grant-making charity to recruit a Senior Grants Manager. The foundation is dedicated to transforming mental health support for young people aged between 8-30 across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation in a key, senior role, contributing directly to the development of impactful funding programmes and supporting meaningful change in youth mental health. Based in Central London, you will be part of a small, dedicated, and highly collaborative team.

Reporting to the Head of Grants, the Senior Grants Manager will play a leading role in the design, assessment and management of funding programmes. You will take ownership of designing and running funding rounds, assessing complex proposals, managing a diverse portfolio of grants, and building strong relationships with grantees, partners and sector stakeholders. The role also involves contributing to the organisation’s wider grant-making strategy, helping deepen expertise in youth mental health and building relationships across the sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced grants professional looking to step into a more senior position with real strategic input.

• Leading the design and delivery of funding calls, from research and criteria development through to assessment and recommendation
• Assessing complex proposals, including financial analysis, due diligence and risk evaluation
• Managing a portfolio of grants, including monitoring, reporting and relationship management with grantees
• Building strong, collaborative relationships across the sector, including with partners, advisors and funders
• Producing clear, high-quality written recommendations and reports to support decision-making
• Capturing insight and learning from grant-making activity to inform future strategy
• Supporting the effective use and development of the grants management system, ensuring accuracy and strong reporting processes

• Substantial experience in grant-making, or related field (such as commissioning) including assessment, due diligence and portfolio management
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to assess complex proposals and make sound judgements
• Excellent relationship management skills, with experience working across diverse stakeholders
• Outstanding organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• A passion for research, impact measurement, or evidence-based practice
• Experience or exposure to youth mental health or a related field (desirable)

• Salary: £50,000 - £53,000 (depending on experience)
• Location: Central London (primarily office-based, with some flexibility – up to 25% working from home)
• Contract: Full-time or Part Time (0.8 FTE)

To apply, please submit your CV only. Suitable candidates will be contacted for a conversation with request of a full application.

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.