Grants Manager Recruitment

LFT Charitable Trust is excited to be seeking a Grants Manager to enhance and expand our grantmaking activities.

If you’re looking for a role where you can witness the direct impact of your work, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

LFT is committed to funding powerful, life-changing initiatives led by our grant partners. The core focus of the Grants Manager role is to identify and build relationships with dedicated and ambitious grant partners that will be instrumental in making our mission a reality.

Key Responsibilities…

Manage the grantmaking process: soliciting applications; processing applications & undertaking due diligence; communications and the provision of feedback; issuing letters of offer; directing grant payments and maintaining accurate records.

Supporting a portfolio of grant partners to be ambitious and to measure and demonstrate impact.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends and challenges shaping the community & voluntary sector using these insights to guide and inform grantmaking practice.

Prepare regular programme updates and impact reports for internal and external use.

Staff supervision and support.

The description above is intended as a very brief overview of the role. For a more detailed description please download the Recruitment Pack here

Salary & Benefits

• £36,000 – £42,000 (subject to qualifications and experience)
• Permanent position, subject to successful probation
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 31 days holiday entitlement
• Learning & development opportunities
• Accessible office location with free parking
• Smart modern working environment
• Small dynamic team that works closely together

Key Qualities

• A genuine interest in the community & voluntary sector and its ability to transform lives
• Fosters strong relationships
• Approaches responsibilities with drive and enthusiasm
• Demonstrates strong integrity and upholds the highest professional standards.
• Committed to continuous learning and development

Essential Skills & Experience

• Five years’ relevant experience
• Relevant business, finance or voluntary sector qualification
• Strong financial skills with the ability to understand, interpret and appraise annual accounts and other financial information
• Highly organised and meticulous – able to plan and manage a diverse workload and meet deadlines
• Skilled in the design and construction of MS Excel spreadsheets
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Access to a mode of transport appropriate to fulfil this role and travel throughout NI

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Specific grantmaking experience i.e. programme design & development, assessing & appraising applications etc
• Previous experience working in a consultancy or advisory role to small businesses and/or not for profit organisations
• Understanding and practical experience in measuring and reporting impact
• Experience using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and strategies to improve client relationships, enhance client experience, and drive growth

Application Process…

1. Interested candidates are asked to download the Job Application Form available here
2. Completed forms should be submitted via email to jobs@lftcharitabletrust.com by 3pm on Monday 2^nd June 2025.
3. It is anticipated that interviews for the position will be held week commencing 23rd June 2025.
4. Candidates invited to interview will be asked to complete a short assignment in preparation. This task is designed to take no more than 1-2 hours and will focus on assessing analytical skills and capabilities relevant to the role. Full instructions will be provided upon interview confirmation.
5. All offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references. Referees will not be contacted prior to a job offer being made.