Grants Officer

The Mercers' Company
Summary
The Company is seeking to appoint a Grants Officer to assist the Grants Programme Managers to deliver and develop the major grant-making programmes for the Company.
Application Deadline
6/27/2022
Job Description
The Mercers’ Company is a City Livery Company with a 700 year history. The Company’s core purpose is Philanthropy, and it runs three major grant making programmes (Young People & Education, Older People & Housing and Church & Communities) which aim to relieve disadvantage and enable people to lead fulfilling lives. The Company is seeking to appoint a Grants Officer to assist in delivering and developing the major grant-making programmes for the Company. Initially the focus will be on the Church & Communities and Older People & Housing grant programmes. This role will involve working closely with the Philanthropy team to assess and process grant applications, develop relationships with applicants and grantees and assist with monitoring and learning from funded work. This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative, high quality small team who invest in opportunities to create positive change so that everyone has the chance to lead a fulfilling life. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of the Third Sector ideally, with respect to programmes tackling disadvantage. You will have proven project management skills and experience of undertaking research, analysing complex information and writing reports. You will have an organised and methodical approach with the ability to form effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders. You will also have a keen interest in our programme areas, particularly those working with disadvantaged communities. Benefits The benefits of working at the Mercers’ Company are generous and include: 10% non-contributory pension, private medical insurance, free lunch onsite, 30 days’ annual leave, and access to excellent learning and development opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse environment.
Location
City of London
Working from
Office
Remuneration
Circa £32k - £35k (depending on experience) plus excellent benefits
Hours
32.50 per Week
How to apply
To apply please send your CV and covering letter outlining why you are suitable to: [email protected] by noon on Monday 27 June 2022. If you would like to have an informal conversation before applying, please contact Teresa Fitzsimmons, HR Manager on 020 7776 7212.