Senior Grant-making Officer
Are you passionate about ensuring LGBTQI activists and organisations have the recourses they need to defend communities, challenge inequality and drive lasting change? We are looking for a Senior Grant-Making Officer to play a key role in shaping and delivering our grant-making programme, helping to direct funding to the frontline of LGBTQI human rights activism worldwide.
If you share the vision of a world in which LGBTQI people everywhere can live their lives openly and fully, free from discrimination, fear and violence, then apply today and join the team!
Position: Senior Grant-making Officer
Location: Central London/Hybrid (minimum six days per month in the office)
Salary: £32,000–35,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent
What We Offer
• Hybrid Working: Flexible arrangements with at least six days per month in the London office.
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave, increasing by one day per year of service (up to 28 days), plus UK bank holidays, your birthday or a key LGBTQI event, and additional time off over Christmas.
• Pension & Wellbeing: 5% employer pension contributions and access to mental wellbeing support.
• Parental Leave: Generous and inclusive parental leave policies.
Closing Date: 28 February, 2025
The Role
Grant-making is central to the organisations mission of growing giving to support LGBTQI human rights activism globally.
In this role, you will bring grant-making expertise and innovative ideas to enhance our programme., You will develop strong relationships with LGBTQI organisations and activists worldwide, gain deep insights into global movements, and ensure funding is distributed effectively to those making real change.
Key areas of responsibility include:
• Grant-Making Strategy and Programme Implementation
• Grant Portfolio Development and Management
• Donor and Grant Partner Engagement
• Sector Expertise and Insights
What Success Looks Like:
• LGBTQI activists and organisations have access to the funding they need to drive meaningful change.
• Deep, trusting relationships with grant partners and donors.
• A strong, diverse and impactful grant portfolio that inspires our supporters.
• Effective due diligence, monitoring and evaluation to track impact.
• Clear, compelling stories and data that showcase the impact of our grant partners.
• An up-to-date, accurate grant partner database.
About You
You will have experience in grant-making, with a strong understanding of grant-making theory, processes, and best practices. You will be able to demonstrate a commitment to or connection with the LGBTQI community
and have knowledge of global developments in LGBTQI rights and advocacy.
You will also have:
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships.
• Knowledge of global developments in LGBTQI rights and advocacy.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with grants management databases and tools.
• A proactive, and results-oriented approach, and a collaborative team spirit.
To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter.
About the Organisation
Join an award-winning international LGBTQI community foundation bringing together the community and allies to support LGBTQI activism worldwide. The charity pool the donations it receives to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world, ensuring they have more of the resources they need to defend communities, tackle inequality and campaign for lasting change.
Why Join?
The team pride themselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a tangible impact on global LGBTQI rights. You will play a key role in supporting LGBTQI philanthropy by working alongside a passionate and dedicated team committed to making a real difference. The charity is an equal opportunities employer.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Grant Making, Grant, Grants, Grant Making, Officer Grant Officer, Grants Officer, Grant Making Coordinator, Grant Coordinator, Grants Coordinator.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
