Grants and Contracts Officer
Salary: Pro rata £23,000 - £25,000
Contract: Part time, 2-3 days per week
Location: Hybrid working at the JLGB Office in London (E18) and at home.
JLGB are fortunate to have secured grants and contracts from major funders and youth achievement awards and are looking for a part time Grants & Contracts Officer to manage reporting schedules and compile high quality reports.
You will have experience of impact measurement and evaluation through writing engaging funding reports and excellent organisation skills to manage the timeline of application and reporting deadlines. The successful candidate will have excellent written communication and relationship management skills to build rapport with existing funders.
The role also involves supporting the JLGB fundraising team in securing and implementing additional contracts and services in support of our mission and objectives.
Responsibilities will include:
- Managing the grant application and reporting schedule
- Creating compelling impact reports for our trustees and grant givers,
ensuring they feel valued and engaged in the work we do - Managing relationships with contract providers and project funders
- Crafting persuasive written communications
- Work with the finance team to generate expenditure reports
- Using analytics to inform fundraising strategies and impact evaluation
Knowledge and Skills/Abilities:
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Essential |
Desirable |
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Excellent written and oral communication skills |
Sound research and analytical skills |
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Excellent relationship management skills, particularly with external stakeholders and funders |
Experience of writing grant applications and contract proposals |
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Outstanding organisational skills, initiative and strong attention to detail |
Previous experience working in/with youth organisations |
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Experience writing reports and contract management |
Experience with CRM software such as Salesforce |
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Good IT skills, including the Microsoft suite |
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Experience in project / contract monitoring and evaluation |
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What makes JLGB unique?
JLGB is a modern, thriving, innovative and award-winning national youth organisation that is a model of professional youth work for over 125 years. Through a diverse range of experiences and activities JLGB seeks to enrich the lives of young people through its local, regional and national framework. JLGB removes barriers to participation by providing positive activities within a fun, friendly, safe and structured environment, that meet the religious and cultural needs of the Jewish community.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a Cover Letter detailing how you fit the Job Description to vacancies@jlgb.org
Deadline: Sunday 6th March 2022. Interviews will take place as applications come in.
