VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East)
Grant Holder Support Officer

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Contract Type: Fixed term
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Part time
Application deadline: Monday, October 26, 2026 - 17:00
Based: Sunderland
Salary: £28,366 to 31,518 Pro Rata
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Location: Tyne and Wear
Role description: Officer
Salary: £28,366 – £31,518 FTE (pro rata £14,183 – £15,759 per year), plus 5% employer pension contribution
Hours: 18.5 per week
Closing Date: 26th October 2026 at 5pm
VCAS are looking for a Grant Holder Support Officer as part of our new partnership project with the National Lottery Community Fund and our fellow local infrastructure organisations in Tyne and Wear and County Durham. You will be a key member of our Support and Development team, strengthening support for the VCSE sector.
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- Flexible and hybrid working
- 29 days holiday per annum – plus Bank Holidays
- Pension Scheme – up to 5% employer contribution
- Office base in the city centre/out in the community
The role focuses on working with VCSE organisations who have a current Lottery Grant or who wish to apply. You will help them to identify their strengths and areas for development, and support them to work on improving their governance, financial management, policies or processes as required. You will have a collaborative approach, working side by side with organisations. You will be open to learning and adapting your approach as the project develops.
We are looking for a people person with the ability to work well as part of a team, and foster good working relationships. You will have a strong understanding of the needs of the VCSE sector. You will be able to build and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally. You will be self-motivated, well-organised, enjoy a high level of autonomy, and be confident in supporting organisations in their development.


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Please contact Janette Hilton, Chief Executive, via our Business Development Support Officer Steve@vcas.org.uk
You can download an application pack from www.vcas2020.org.uk CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date for receipt of application forms is 5pm on the 26 October 2026.
Interviews will be held in person on 3rd November 2026.
VCAS is an equal opportunities employer
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