Head of Grants Management Salary: £48,000 Hours: 35 Location: Woking/Hybrid Working This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team. About the role We’re looking to recruit a Head of Grants Management to join our Financial Planning & Analysis unit which provides timely financial planning and reporting across the whole organisation. Managing a small team, you will deliver first class financial support on over 160 grants and £32m of expenditure. This will involve overseeing the outgoing grant lifecycle, including due diligence on grantees, preparation of grant agreements and amendments as well as managing the timing of payments. As Head of Grants Management, you will lead on our grant management processes and ensure these are compliant with our standards and policies. In addition, you will provide advice and analysis to colleagues to help them deliver successful, impactful programmes. We will look to you to monitor the status of grants and provide commentary on monthly variances as well as check foreign exchange exposure on grants, collaborating with colleagues to mitigate losses. You will also provide training and advice to grant issuing teams to help ensure that budgets are well managed and ensure they have the information and support needed to make well-informed financial management decisions. Important will be the ability to conduct due diligence on new grantees, follow up on due diligence actions and review due diligence annually on existing grantees. You will play a key role in the design and implementation of a new Grants Management System too. We’re looking for someone with: Hands on experience in grant management. Significant experience in managing, leading and coaching a team. Accountancy qualification (part or fully qualified) or qualified by experience with exposure to compliance activities such as due diligence. Experience in, and a passion for excellence in, process management, and the ability to identify and implement process improvements. Strong communication, interpersonal and analytical skills. Training and capacity building skills. Benefits, rewards & location The salary for this role is £48,000. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including: Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 31 days plus bank holidays Flexible working options 7.5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution. Training and development opportunities Regular wellbeing initiatives. This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens. About WWF-UK We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win. We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive. We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside. How to apply and the recruitment process Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us. Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work