Grant Manager Fidelity UK Foundation
Grant Manager Fidelity UK Foundation Apply locations Cannon Street Office time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: February 8, 2025 (14 days left to apply) job requisition id J55234
About the Opportunity
Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 08 February 2025 Role:
Grant Manager: Fidelity UK Foundation (the post-holder will be employed by Fidelity International and seconded to the Foundation) Location:
London (Cannon Street). This is a full-time role, and flexible working arrangements available (the post-holder will need to be in the office at least 2-3 days per week, and available to be in the office/travel for site visits, as required). Salary:
£46k - £53k + comprehensive benefits Reports to:
Head of UK Programmes Purpose of the Role
Working closely with the Head of the UK Programmes the Grant Manager will be responsible for the development, delivery and management of a significant portfolio of grants across the UK Foundation’s priority programme areas, with a focus on health and wellbeing and children and young people (working on grant-making across other programme areas, as required). Key Responsibilities
Grant-making strategy Support the Head of UK Programmes in keeping abreast of developments across the Foundation’s priority programme areas, with a particular focus on health and wellbeing and enabling disadvantaged children and young people fulfil their potential - tracking existing and developing trends, pro-actively sharing knowledge and insights across the team. Build and maintain relationships with, and knowledge of other grant-makers that have shared interests. Grants management: Oversee development of pipeline of grants Pro-actively develop a strong pipeline of grants to ensure that grant-making targets for the UK Foundation are met and that proposals are well aligned to the Foundation’s strategic priorities. Assess concept papers invited from charities providing in depth analysis and recommendations regarding which could be taken forward to full application. Undertake due diligence on applications, effectively applying the Foundation’s due diligence framework, analysing an organisation as a whole and assessing how a proposed project will enhance an organisation’s strategic ambitions. Write clear and concise proposals with sound analysis for Trustee consideration. Peer review grant proposals across the UK and international Foundations. Portfolio management Develop and maintain constructive relationships with grantees throughout the grant-making life-cycle - from application to monitoring progress, assessing progress reports and learning from grants made. Implement Trustee decisions, working closely with the Grants Administration team to ensure all aspects of grants administration are processed efficiently. Monitoring, impact and learning Review grantee reports and undertake periodic meetings/site visits throughout the grant period in the interest of developing positive relationships with grantees, monitoring progress and learning from the impact of grants made. Analyse the impact of grants, preparing papers for Trustees, as required. Pro-actively connect grantees to facilitate shared learning. General Ensure compliance with all Foundation policies, and effectively mitigate and manage risk. Ensure the Foundations’ grant-making database is kept up to date and accurate. Represent the Foundations in a manner that is consistent with their values. Experience and Qualifications Required
Qualifications Degree or equivalent experience (ideally in fields directly relevant to the role) Knowledge and expertise In-depth knowledge of the charity sector funding ecology, policy environments and socio-economic impact in the fields of health and wellbeing and/or children and young people. Significant grant-making experience working in the fields health and wellbeing and/or children and young people. A sound understanding of how philanthropy can be effectively harnessed to strengthen the impact, efficiency and/or sustainability of organisations. Skills, abilities and interests Ability to analyse complex information and assess charitable organisations as a whole. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Ability to think and plan strategically. Please note: only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered.
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About the Opportunity
Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 08 February 2025 Role:
Grant Manager: Fidelity UK Foundation (the post-holder will be employed by Fidelity International and seconded to the Foundation) Location:
London (Cannon Street). This is a full-time role, and flexible working arrangements available (the post-holder will need to be in the office at least 2-3 days per week, and available to be in the office/travel for site visits, as required). Salary:
£46k - £53k + comprehensive benefits Reports to:
Head of UK Programmes Purpose of the Role
Working closely with the Head of the UK Programmes the Grant Manager will be responsible for the development, delivery and management of a significant portfolio of grants across the UK Foundation’s priority programme areas, with a focus on health and wellbeing and children and young people (working on grant-making across other programme areas, as required). Key Responsibilities
Grant-making strategy Support the Head of UK Programmes in keeping abreast of developments across the Foundation’s priority programme areas, with a particular focus on health and wellbeing and enabling disadvantaged children and young people fulfil their potential - tracking existing and developing trends, pro-actively sharing knowledge and insights across the team. Build and maintain relationships with, and knowledge of other grant-makers that have shared interests. Grants management: Oversee development of pipeline of grants Pro-actively develop a strong pipeline of grants to ensure that grant-making targets for the UK Foundation are met and that proposals are well aligned to the Foundation’s strategic priorities. Assess concept papers invited from charities providing in depth analysis and recommendations regarding which could be taken forward to full application. Undertake due diligence on applications, effectively applying the Foundation’s due diligence framework, analysing an organisation as a whole and assessing how a proposed project will enhance an organisation’s strategic ambitions. Write clear and concise proposals with sound analysis for Trustee consideration. Peer review grant proposals across the UK and international Foundations. Portfolio management Develop and maintain constructive relationships with grantees throughout the grant-making life-cycle - from application to monitoring progress, assessing progress reports and learning from grants made. Implement Trustee decisions, working closely with the Grants Administration team to ensure all aspects of grants administration are processed efficiently. Monitoring, impact and learning Review grantee reports and undertake periodic meetings/site visits throughout the grant period in the interest of developing positive relationships with grantees, monitoring progress and learning from the impact of grants made. Analyse the impact of grants, preparing papers for Trustees, as required. Pro-actively connect grantees to facilitate shared learning. General Ensure compliance with all Foundation policies, and effectively mitigate and manage risk. Ensure the Foundations’ grant-making database is kept up to date and accurate. Represent the Foundations in a manner that is consistent with their values. Experience and Qualifications Required
Qualifications Degree or equivalent experience (ideally in fields directly relevant to the role) Knowledge and expertise In-depth knowledge of the charity sector funding ecology, policy environments and socio-economic impact in the fields of health and wellbeing and/or children and young people. Significant grant-making experience working in the fields health and wellbeing and/or children and young people. A sound understanding of how philanthropy can be effectively harnessed to strengthen the impact, efficiency and/or sustainability of organisations. Skills, abilities and interests Ability to analyse complex information and assess charitable organisations as a whole. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills. Ability to think and plan strategically. Please note: only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered.
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