Westminster Foundation
Grants Officer
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About Us
The Westminster Foundation provides long-term, sustainable support to vulnerable children, young people, and their families. Primarily a place-based funder in Westminster, Chester, Lancashire, and Sutherland, we build meaningful partnerships with local charities rooted in their communities. Our focus is early intervention, identifying and addressing risks before they escalate, so children and young people get the support they need at the moments it matters most.
Our work goes beyond funding. We work alongside our partners to strengthen their organisations, encourage collaboration, and address the systemic conditions that hold deep-rooted problems in place. We amplify young people’s voices and listen closely to those on the frontlines, ensuring our work stays grounded, responsive, and impactful.
We are proud to serve as the primary charitable vehicle for the Duke of Westminster and Grosvenor businesses, uniting resources, relationships, and shared purpose to build brighter futures.
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For further information about the Westminster Foundation, please visit westminsterfoundation.org.uk.
About the role
Support the delivery of grant programmes across Westminster Foundation's key geographical areas.
- Manage applicant enquiries and provide guidance throughout the application process.
- Review funding applications, carrying out eligibility checks and proportionate due diligence.
- Prepare grant documentation, coordinate payments, and support grants panels.
- Monitor grant progress, reporting, and compliance, identifying and escalating any risks or concerns.
- Maintain accurate grant records and data within Salesforce.
- Support the delivery of additional grant programmes and represent the Foundation at relevant events when required.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of grantmaking processes, systems, and data quality.
About you
We are looking for a Grants Officer, with the following skills and experience:
- Experience in grantmaking, grant management, or a similar role within the charity, public, or funding sector.
- A strong understanding of the grant lifecycle and grant assessment processes.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Sound judgement and experience of conducting proportionate due diligence and application reviews.
- Strong written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Experience using CRM or database systems, ideally Salesforce, and confidence using Microsoft Office.
- A collaborative and flexible approach to working in a busy team environment.
- An understanding of the charity sector and a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.
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It would also be desirable to have:
- Experience working for a grantmaking foundation or funder.
- Experience supporting grants panels, impact measurement, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Experience improving processes, systems, or operational ways of working.
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