There are two Grants Assessment Officers – one is permanent and full time and the other is fixed term (18 months) and part time (0.5 FTE).
The Grants Assessment Officer plays a vital role in the assessment of grant requests to the Veterans’ Foundation. The role will maximise the impact and effectiveness of the Foundation’s funding by ensuring we are supporting projects and activities which are closely aligned to our strategic priorities.
The key focus of the role is the assessment of applications across our existing Grant Programmes, reviewing grant monitoring and providing appropriate levels of support to grant holders during the period of funding.
The post holder will help ensure our grant application processes run efficiently and effectively, carrying out thorough desk and UK-wide field-based assessment of applications made to the foundation. They will be a key point of contact for external enquiries to the Grants Team.
Key responsibilities:
- Undertake full and thorough assessment of funding requests, carrying out both in person and online meetings and tasks to ensure that detailed recommendations are written-up and presented for consideration within agreed lead times as defined within the schedule of Decision Meetings.
- Work closely with the Grants Support Officer, helping to ensure that payments to current grant holders are released on a timely basis and within the context of agreed protocols and procedures.
- Carry out monitoring reviews and visits of funded projects based on reporting provided by Grant Holders.
- Assist with broader provision of information and guidance at the point of application and through attendance at funding/networking events.
- Manage relationships with our Grant holders including working with them to resolve any issues raised during the period of funding.
- Maintain relationships with our Grant Holders and stakeholders, to support them in resolving issues raised during the period of funding.
- Contribute to the Grant Team’s ongoing efforts to innovate and improve processes which increase access and engagement for applicants and grant holders.
- Provide support for Decision Meetings including preparation of Salesforce reports for decision meetings where grant applications are reviewed.
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The salary range for the FTE is £32,00-34,000 per annum, pro-rated for the part-time role. Applicants should send CV and covering letter to kelly.wells@veteransfoundation.org.uk
The role is hybrid and the ideal candidate would be based in the Midlands to allow coverage of UK-wide grant holders.
The closing date for applications is 17 October 2025.
