Grant Operations Officer

Role Overview

• Support the Grants team in all aspects of Grant Operations Management during the first phase of implementation of a Salesforce-based Grant Management System.
• Support the governance of the grants portfolio by helping to prepare papers for the Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board.
• Help implement and manage processes to support the smooth operation of all the funding programmes.
• Support the implementation of the Grant Management System (GMS), including co-ordinating and delivering the plan for checking and cleaning data on the GMS.
• Help manage the process flow of business through the GMS, including setting up grants claims and processing programme change requests.
• Support the management of existing curacy funding grants.

Requirements

• Experience of providing operational support within a complex organisation.
• Experience of handling data accurately and in line with agreed processes and expectations, with knowledge of the importance of good governance, confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.
• Experience of supporting financial processes, such as processing payments or analysing budgets.
• Strong organisational skills, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use, or quickly develop skills in using, a grant management system and apply guidance accurately, including developing reports.
• High level of attention to detail, particularly when working with financial information, reports and other formal documentation.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to draft concise summaries and guidance.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and other stakeholders, responding constructively to queries and requests.
• Interest in the work of the Church of England or of the wider charitable and non-profit sector.
• Desirable: Experience of a Salesforce based grant management platform.
• Desirable: Experience of working in a grant-making or governance environment, and/or supporting board or committee processes, such as helping to prepare papers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace environment