Contract Type: Fixed term
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full or Part time
Application deadline: Monday, December 14, 2026 - 09:00
Based: Gateshead
Salary: £33,323 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Officer
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
Help employers create better work and reduce in-work poverty in Gateshead employer: VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East)
VONNE is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of its employees while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional development, and a focus on employee growth, working as a Dementia Care Navigator in Sunderland offers the chance to contribute to vital services while enjoying a fulfilling career. The organisation values innovation and collaboration, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered in their role.
Contact Details:
VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East) Recruitment Team
