Grants Administrator

Success Recruit are currently working with a market-leading and established business based in Central Essex who are continuing to expand and are excited to be recruiting a Grants & Operations Administrator to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys engaging with stakeholders providing high standards of customer care both face to face, alongside providing high level administration support to their grants function, helping towards the delivery of efficient and effective grant making for the foundation. 

The Successful Grants Administrator will have:

•  Communication skills who can engage confidently at all levels and work

collaboratively across departments as well as building relationships face to face

• Previously supported with maintaining accurate CRM data
• IT literate with a knowledge of applications including Office 365

The Grants Administrator Will Be Offered:

• The opportunity to join a respected and growing business that makes a difference to many
• A supportive and open working culture
• Competitive pension contribution of 8%
• 25 Days annual leave Bank hols and additional at Christmas
• Free on-site parking

The Grants Administrator will work within a supportive team and report directly to the Grants Manager who has a wealth of experience to allow the successful person to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the day-to-day contact and enquiries with grant applicants, providing efficient and effective administrative support

• Maintaining the CRM system for all data for the business on Salesforce, generating relevant reports and information when requested

• Provide an excellent service and experience for all visitors to the offices, booking meeting rooms and supporting with refreshments

• Assist with the grant application and award process, including preparation of emails, information and reports

• Provide support to visitors and assist with enquiries via telephone, email, post and forward or respond as appropriate

• Ensure all reports are received on time, reviewed, and written up on Salesforce

• Assist with meetings and events as required, some of which may fall outside of regular office hours

A varied and rewarding role that involves working alongside staff and volunteers, within the charity sector. If you love working in a varied position where you can really make a difference in a support position, then we would love to hear from you!

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm however flexible working times between 8am – 6pm operate

Salary: £25,669.00

Dear Job seeker! We value your application however we are unable to respond to everyone directly due to high volumes we receive. Please be assured though that we will review your CV and should we believe you meet the experience needed for this vacancy one of the team at Success Recruit will be in touch very shortly!

In the meantime, we wish you all the best in your new job search and finding a position you will be happy within long term.