How to Apply: Via our careers site, linked below
Battersea’s Global Programmes Department
We are looking for someone to join our team as a
Grants & Programmes Lead . This role plays an integral part in delivering impact to tens of thousands of dogs and cats around the world. The Grants and Programmes Lead will manage a team of expert grant managers, guiding and empowering them to achieve impact. The Lead will oversee several portfolios of work within the grants and programmes function at Battersea, as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years, we plan to grow the size and complexity of grant making and establish several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad. The Lead will play a key role in managing change as the function grows to deliver greater impact. This is a senior role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience in people management, implementing strategic programmes, and good grant making practice at a team level. The successful postholder should be comfortable taking an adaptive management approach and coaching the team to shape proposals and portfolios of work to advance the collective interests of the team. They should be comfortable working with considerable scope and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues as an integral element of the role. What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include: 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution Free healthcare cash plan for a range of treatments including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, and acupuncture Annual interest-free season ticket loans We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring, and much more. Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, allowing our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause. Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers, trustees, and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all. We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage. If you are offered a role with us, we’ll discuss any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact jobs@battersea.org.uk or call us on 020 3887 8341. More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care, and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us. Closing date:
22nd January 2025 Interview date(s):
w/c 27th January 2025 (1st round); w/c 3rd February 2025 (2nd round) To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
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We are looking for someone to join our team as a
Grants & Programmes Lead . This role plays an integral part in delivering impact to tens of thousands of dogs and cats around the world. The Grants and Programmes Lead will manage a team of expert grant managers, guiding and empowering them to achieve impact. The Lead will oversee several portfolios of work within the grants and programmes function at Battersea, as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats. Over the coming five years, we plan to grow the size and complexity of grant making and establish several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad. The Lead will play a key role in managing change as the function grows to deliver greater impact. This is a senior role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience in people management, implementing strategic programmes, and good grant making practice at a team level. The successful postholder should be comfortable taking an adaptive management approach and coaching the team to shape proposals and portfolios of work to advance the collective interests of the team. They should be comfortable working with considerable scope and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues as an integral element of the role. What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include: 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution Free healthcare cash plan for a range of treatments including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody, and acupuncture Annual interest-free season ticket loans We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring, and much more. Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, allowing our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause. Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers, trustees, and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all. We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage. If you are offered a role with us, we’ll discuss any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact jobs@battersea.org.uk or call us on 020 3887 8341. More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care, and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us. Closing date:
22nd January 2025 Interview date(s):
w/c 27th January 2025 (1st round); w/c 3rd February 2025 (2nd round) To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
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