Suffolk Community Foundation - Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk IP9 2BB £28,000 per annum 35 hours per week Permanent Reference: 0891 Required as soon as possible Your role Suffolk Community Foundation will be administering the £23m Sizewell C Community Fund over the next 10 years. The Fund will be used to boost environmental, social and economic wellbeing and The Foundation will use its expertise to make sure that this funding brings the greatest benefits to our most impacted communities. Reporting to the Sizewell C Community Fund Project Manager, the Sizewell C Community Fund Grants Officer will be part of a small team dedicated to specifically leading on distributing the fund across East Suffolk. Your responsibilities Build relationships with organisations in the local Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector in East Suffolk to connect them into the opportunities of the Sizewell C Community Fund. Work with organisations to help strengthen their applications and understanding of applying for the Sizewell C Community Fund and connect them into other relevant funds where applicable. Offer and provide support and guidance on grant making policies and procedures to applicant organisations. Provide community outreach support to grant applicants, including organising and participating in one-to-one meetings, site visits, seminars and workshops. Process grant applications, determining their eligibility against guidelines, carrying out due diligence checks and evaluating suitability for the fund. Prepare comprehensive grant assessment panel documents and collaborate closely with the funding panel to ensure they are well informed in local challenges, equipped with essential information for making funding decisions and guided in understanding our Grant making Policy. Follow robust financial control procedures in the payment of grants awarded. Maintain the grants management database ensuring that it is up to date and that effective data management is in line with current legislation. Attend events, meetings and presentations, some of which may fall outside of regular office hours, as required. You will need: Excellent ability to build relationships with the VCFSE Sector. Someone who can set expectations, communicate, be responsive and meet deadlines. A good level of numeracy skills and comfortable interpreting financial accounts. An ability to assess and interpret information and communicate clearly through excellent written and verbal skills, writing concise grant assessments. An ability to structure and manage their own workload and respond to tight deadlines. An ability to understand and follow policy and procedure. Excellent IT literacy, including use of databases, Word and Excel. About us Established in 2005, Suffolk Community Foundation (SCF) is a registered charity and part of a national network of 47 Community Foundations across the UK. We are the largest independent grant maker to the voluntary sector in Suffolk, working closely with partners to increase understanding of need and raise funds to support local charities and community groups. What we will offer you The opportunity to make a significant contribution to the lives of people in East Suffolk and gain a deep understanding of the needs in our county. The opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of East Suffolk and really get to know this part of the county with its many charitable organisations and the range of communities they support. Our additional benefits include 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, 5% employer pension contribution, an employee assistance programme with Westfield Health, free onsite parking when in the office. After a period of office-based familiarisation, we support a mix of home based and office working, where appropriate in additional to travel across the East of the county when required. To find out more Please read the Recruitment Pack (pdf). For an informal discussion only, please contact Sarah Mortimer by calling 01473 602602. How to apply To apply, please submit a Covering Letter and your CV (Curriculum Vitae) by email to jointheteamsuffolkcf.org.uk Closing date: 9.00 am, 18 November 2024. Interview date: Week commencing 25 November 2024. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities and strongly encourage all applicants to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 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