Grants Officer

Grants Officer

My client is a leading non-profit organisation, specialising in working with and for young children. Based in Enniskillen, they are currently seeking Grants Officers to join their team.

This is a Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract until the 31st of March 2025 (with the possibility of extension).

Working Hours: 37 hours per week.

With a salary of £26,421 - £28,770 per annum, pro rata – dependent on experience.

Closing Date Monday 8th July.

Job Role:

You will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure a high level of service is delivered, providing timely payments, resolving queries, providing advice and maintaining data and systems.

Essential Criteria:

• 1 years’ experience of working in an office-based role.
• 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and Maths (or equivalent).
• IT proficient with the use of working with Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal – with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria:

• 1 years’ experience in a Grants Officer role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain administrative support for the project and ensure the smooth communication with project users, staff and other key stakeholders.
• Accurately and promptly process data files and invoices to support key payment cycles and deadlines.
• Review and assess applications or documents to ensure completeness and accuracy according to specific criteria and standards.
• Analyse, interrogate and monitor data and administrative systems.
• Input verified information into a database or system, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality are maintained.
• Liaise with other departments or external agencies to resolve discrepancies or gather additional information as required.
• Maintain an Issue Log to detail issues and concerns, actions taken and communication with customers, held centrally and individually.
• Provide support with data management, quality control and verification of payments.
• Respond to general written, telephone and email enquiries in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality with all work undertaken.
• Adhere to policies and procedures to comply with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties which the Line Manager(s) may feel necessary to ensure the success of the organisation and the achievement of its aim and objectives.
• To demonstrate commitment by regular attendance and the efficient completion of tasks allocated.
• Take part in and assist in the organisation of special events, outings, visits and any other activities as required.
• Carry out any other duties as required.