Essex Community Foundation
Grants Administrator
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Are you passionate about supporting local communities and helping charities make a lasting difference?
Join Essex Community Foundation and play a key role in ensuring funding reaches the organisations making a real difference across Essex.
We are currently recruiting for the role of …
Grants Administrator
We’re looking for a highly organised Grants Administrator to support our grantmaking programme across Essex. You will provide administrative support, manage enquiries, maintain accurate grant records, coordinate bookings for our Foundation Hub, and act as a key point of contact for grant applicants, fundholders, charities and community organisations.
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It’s an excellent opportunity to build a career in the charity sector, supporting grantmaking and helping local charities and community organisations make a difference across Essex.
Salary: £25,669
Location: This is an office-based role in Chelmsford, Essex.
Full time/Part time: This role is available either full-time (5 days per week) or as a job share (2–3 days per week, salary pro rata).
Download the application pack: [Grants Administrator Application Pack](Grants Administrator Application Pack)
How to Apply
The closing date for applications is 5pm Friday 14th August.
Please email the following to recruitment@essexcf.org.uk:
- Your CV
- A personal statement (maximum two sides of A4) explaining how your skills, experience and achievements meet the requirements of the Job Description, and why you are the ideal candidate for the role.
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If you have any queries about the position, or would like an informal chat then please call:
Catherine Burton – 01245 355947
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