Maudsley Charity
Grants Programme Officer
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Grants Programme Officer
Grants Programme Officer
Maudsley Charity
Salary: £35,000 Location: Hybrid – South London (Denmark Hill) & home working Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours) Start date: September 2026
About the Role
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Maudsley Charity to recruit a Grants Programme Officer to join their growing Programmes team, supporting the Living Well with Psychosis programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build or deepen their experience in grant-making, programme delivery, and social impact. You’ll play a central role in ensuring funding is distributed effectively, equitably, and with real impact—supporting work that improves mental health outcomes across South London and beyond.
Working closely with Programme Leads, you’ll help manage grant portfolios, support funding processes from application through to monitoring, and contribute to learning and impact across the organisation.
About the Organisation
Maudsley Charity is a grant-making foundation dedicated to improving mental health care. It collaborates with NHS partners, King’s College London, and community organisations to fund innovative, evidence-based solutions.
The charity is driven by a clear mission: ensuring that everyone experiencing mental illness can access the care that’s right for them, with a strong focus on equity, lived experience, and tackling inequalities in mental health outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Grant-Making & Programme Delivery
- Support end-to-end grant processes, including application review, due diligence, and decision-making
- Manage and monitor a portfolio of grants, maintaining strong relationships with funded organisations
- Act as a key point of contact for applicants and grant holders
- Contribute to assessment panels, scoring bids and supporting funding decisions
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Project & Programme Support
- Provide project management and administrative support to Programme Leads
- Help plan timelines, track progress, and coordinate programme activity
- Support delivery of events, workshops, and engagement activities
Learning & Impact
- Gather insights, data, and learning from funded partners
- Support the charity’s approach to monitoring, evaluation, and impact
- Share learning internally and contribute to continuous improvement
Systems & Collaboration
- Maintain accurate records within the grants management system
- Work closely with colleagues in Finance, Communications, and Fundraising
- Contribute ideas to improve processes and strengthen inclusive grant-making practices
About You
We’re looking for someone who is curious, organised, and motivated by social impact. You might already have experience in grant-making, or gained relevant exposure through funded projects, the charity sector, or programme delivery work.
You’ll bring:
- Strong organisation and project management skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building ability
- Attention to detail and confidence working with data and systems
- Experience contributing to projects that deliver social impact
- An understanding of (or interest in) grant-making and funding processes
You’ll also be someone who:
- Enjoys collaborating across teams
- Is keen to learn
- Is motivated by improving mental health outcomes and tackling inequality
Why Apply?
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a values-led, collaborative and inclusive organisation, where you’ll be supported to learn, grow, and shape your career in grant-making.
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Benefits Include:
- Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days in the office)
- 25 days annual leave + additional service days + Christmas closure
- Pension contribution up to 6%
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee wellbeing support and EAP
- A welcoming, inclusive working culture focused on equity and impact
Additional Information
- Reporting to: Programme Lead – Living Well with Psychosis
- No line management responsibility
- Based at the Ortus building, near Denmark Hill station
How to Apply
Maudsley Charity is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented backgrounds.
You must:
- Download and complete the Qualifying Questions document, alongside sending in your CV.
- Apply via Charity People, a structured, anonymised process focusing on your experience and potential.
- Contact abi@charitypeople.co.uk for further information or to arrange an informal discussion.
Closing date: Tuesday, 22nd July at 9am Interviews (in-person): 6th August or 10th August
Interested?
If you’re looking for a role where you can support meaningful change in mental health care while developing your career in grant-making, we’d love to hear from you.
About Charity People
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