One of the UK's leading national children's charities are seeking a permanent full-time Assistant Grants Officer to join their dedicated, experienced and growing team in Keele, Newcastle under Lyme.  

About the role
As Assistant Grants Officer  you will be supporting the Fundraising Department by:

Securing external funding
Engaging with grant-making trusts and foundations
Explore and identify opportunities for funding
Develop relationships with grant managers and foundation trustees
Responsibilities include:

Generate income by researching, designing, writing and submitting applications and appeals for funding to ensure crucial support for much needed services
Deliver a targeted programme of trust and grants fundraising to meet the needs of the organisation.
Pro-actively identify, profile and prioritise new trusts to develop a funding plan to achieve income targets
Produce accurate, substantiated and compelling content for each bid
Manage the bid information, documentation, activities, resources and communication flow so that bids are delivered successfully, on time, to quality standards and budget
Establish effective working relationships with all funders
Maintain confidentiality and ensure the work undertaken complies with safeguarding and child protection, equal opportunities, health & safety and other policies and guidelines 
Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job 
Participate in appropriate training activities to support your development and training
Follow the Organisations ISO procedure throughout
About the rewards
The Charity is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and the full time role of Assistant Grants Officer is 37.5 hours per week and offers a host of superb benefits including:

A salary of £23,800 per annum
27 days annual leave per annum exclusive of Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
Charity worker discounts
Recommend a friend scheme
Support with CPD along with extensive training and development
Enhanced annual leave
Occupational sick pay after qualifying period
Award winning purpose-built facilities
Fully equipped kitchens
Indoor and outdoor breakout areas
Chill-out areas
Lockers and Showers
Sensory gardens
Fully equipped kitchens
Flexible working patterns
Free on-site parking
Employee Assistance Programme
About you
To be successful for the role of Assistant Grants Officer, you will have the following skills and attributes:

GCSE's in English & Maths (or equivalent)
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
A good eye for detail and a thorough and methodical approach
Able to interpret financial information, i.e., read accounts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent IT skills, use of the internet for research
Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines
Highly motivated, flexible and adaptable approach to work
Can work individually and as part of a team
A willingness to undertake training as necessary to fulfil the needs of the post
An understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality, protection of intellectual property and the willingness to work within the organisation's aims, principles and policies, e.g. Equal Opportunities
Willingness to work flexible hours
About the Charity
Our client is a national charity who aim to change people's lives and the way society perceives and treats disabled and autistic people through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. They believe in a world where disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve and have changed the lives of over 17,000 children in the last year.

How to Apply
This role is eligible for an Enhanced with barred lists Disclosure & Barring Service check.  eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Assistant Grants Officer on behalf of the Hiring Company and to apply, you must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK.   

Please apply with your CV detailing full career and academic history of achievements with associated dates.  A full application form will be required prior to interview to comply with Safer Recruitment Practices.

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