Job Title: Grants Officer

Reporting to:  Grants Manager

Place of Work: NWWT Head Office (Bangor) and/or NWWT East Office (Mold) and/or homeworking

 

Hours of Work: Full-time - 35/week

Salary bracket: £26,000 - £28,000 

To support all aspects of grant-related fundraising at NWWT, including project development and leading on individual grant applications (as assigned and supported by NWWT’s Grants Manager).
 

Key Role Responsibilities: 

·         Project development: 

o   Discussion with NWWT Leads to identify the most suitable grant-fundable projects to develop 

o   Supporting the Grants Manager to facilitate partnership development with other Wildlife Trusts and external partners 

o   Supporting the Grants Manager in developing an up-to-date evidence base to support project development and grant applications including case studies, testimonials and community consultations 

o   Developing and managing relationships with new and existing funding stakeholders, representing NWWT at consultations, workshops and events to ensure best outcomes 

o   Supporting and upskilling other staff in developing project ideas into winning bids 

·         Grant applications: 

o   Researching, identifying and continually evaluating new sources of project income (national, regional and local) using resources such as the Wildlife Trusts’ intranet, our Grantfinder database and other free subscription services (e.g. WCVA), keeping up to date with changing funding streams and trends 

o   Using project development toolkits including Full Cost Recovery and salary calculators to ensure accurate project budgets

o   Writing applications to a wide range of grant funders, including statutory bodies; National Lottery distributors; and trusts and foundations

o   Supporting other staff with writing successful funding applications, where specifically agreed

o   Supporting NWWT’s Grants Manager in maintaining effective grant fundraising databases to track progress, and preparing progress reports/briefings as requested

·         Project reporting: 

o   Supporting individual project managers with project reporting to funders 

o   When agreed with NWWT’s Grants Manager, supporting individual project managers as a second contact point for funders post-award, and generally ensuring that excellent relationships with funders are maintained

o   Working with individual project managers to ensure the support of grant funders and partners are appropriately recognised and acknowledged (e.g. through our website, social media and printed publications)

o   For the avoidance of doubt, the postholder is not expected to manage individual projects except under exceptional circumstances

·         General responsibilities: 

o   Carrying out all duties with regard to relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks and standards and NWWT’s internal procedures, including policies relating to health and safety, equal opportunities, fundraising, safeguarding and data protection

 

The above list is not exhaustive and the post-holder will, from time to time, be required to undertake other duties consistent with the purpose of the post.

 

This post may require occasional anti-social and weekend working. NWWT operates a TOIL system.