At a Glance
- Tasks: Support community grant programmes and create impactful reports to showcase our work.
- Company: Join West Kent, a housing association dedicated to making a difference in society.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, health cash plan, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in grants administration and strong communication skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 22155 - 22155 £ per year.
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Grants and Reporting Officer to join our Communities Team. This is a valuable opportunity to support residents through our hardship and community grant programmes, while helping us evidence the impact of our work through clear reporting, insight and storytelling.
You'll administer grants from enquiry through to decision and payment, maintain accurate records, support assessment panels and produce performance and impact reports for colleagues, senior leaders and governance committees. You'll also work with communications colleagues to share the difference our community investment work makes for residents and local communities.
You will be someone who can work confidently with data and systems, handle sensitive information with empathy and discretion, communicate clearly and manage competing priorities. Experience of grants administration, CRM systems, reporting and community-focused services would be especially helpful.
If you are passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special, working for West Kent could be the right choice for you. We are determined to maintain a diverse organisation, reflective of the communities we serve, and we welcome and encourage candidates from under-represented groups to consider applying for this opportunity.
At West Kent we're passionate about the role a housing association can play in society and believe the values of an organisation are what makes it special. Our vision is to deliver places to live and space to grow for our current and future residents. Our values guide us to how we do things from delivering on our promises, working with honesty, integrity, and flexibility, showing compassion and self-awareness, as well as a commitment to learning and equally important working hard and having fun.
We offer a great package, generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing. Please see our website for more details about our benefits package.
The role will be based in our Sevenoaks Office however we offer a flexible approach to hybrid working with full-time employees averaging two days in the office per week. Hours: Part-time, 22 Hours per week. Flexible working arrangements can be considered.
This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We will only consider applications submitted with a full CV and completed application form. You can access the full job description on our website - www.westkent.org. For an informal discussion please contact John Gleeson, Head of Communities. Previous applicants need not apply.
Advert Closing Date: 27 September 2026, 23.59. Interview Date: 5 October 2026.
We hope that you find the information in our advert and supporting job and person details of interest and that you decide to apply.
Grants and Reporting Officer (Part Time) in Kent employer: West Kent Housing Association
At West Kent, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values integrity, compassion, and continuous learning. As a Customer Resolution Officer, you'll not only have the chance to make a meaningful impact on customer experiences but also benefit from a generous package that includes a flexible leave policy, health cash plan, and opportunities for personal growth within our Sevenoaks office. Join us in our mission to create better living spaces and contribute to positive change in our community.
Contact Details:
West Kent Housing Association Recruitment Team
