Philanthropy and Grants Manager

The London Community Foundation · Direct employer

The London Community Foundation (LCF) is looking for a Philanthropy and Grants Manager to help donors make a meaningful difference to communities across the capital.

£42,000 | Permanent | 35 hours per week (part-time considered)
Hybrid working – minimum one day per week in our London office

The Role You'll manage donor relationships and oversee grant-making programmes that directly impact London's communities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders
  • Manage grant-making programmes from application to impact assessment
  • Provide excellent stewardship to ensure donors feel valued and informed
  • Use research, insight and impact data to guide funding priorities
  • Work collaboratively to ensure funding reaches organisations where it makes the greatest difference
  We're looking for someone with
  • Experience in philanthropy, grant-making, charitable programmes or a similar environment
  • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent written communication and research skills
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and collaboratively
  • A commitment to supporting stronger, fairer communities across London
  Why join us?
  • Flexible and hybrid working
  • Pension scheme
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • A supportive and collaborative team culture
  • The opportunity to make a real difference to London's communities
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion At LCF, we believe a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and better reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process, including making reasonable adjustments where needed.

How to Apply Please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.

For full details of the role and person specification, please see the Job Description.

Closing date: Tuesday 4th August 2026, 23.59pm
Interview dates: Wednesday 19th & Thursday 20th August 2026

Ready to connect your passion for social change with meaningful philanthropic impact? Apply now and help transform London's communities.
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