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Philanthropy and Grants Manager
A place to make a meaningful difference to communities
London | £42,000 | Permanent | 35 hours per week (part-time considered)
Hybrid working – minimum one day per week in office
About the Role
Our client is looking for a Philanthropy and Grants Manager to help donors make a meaningful difference to communities across the capital. You'll manage donor relationships and oversee grant-making programmes that directly impact communities.
What You'll Be Doing
- Build and maintain strong relationships with donors and stakeholders
- Manage grant-making programmes from application to impact assessment
- Provide excellent stewardship to ensure donors feel valued and informed
- Use research, insight and impact data to guide funding priorities
- Work collaboratively to ensure funding reaches organisations where it makes the greatest difference
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About You
Our client is looking for someone with:
- Experience in philanthropy, grant-making, charitable programmes or a similar environment
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Excellent written communication and research skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- A commitment to supporting stronger, fairer communities
Why Join Them?
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Learning and development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- The opportunity to make a real difference to communities
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our client believes a diverse workforce strengthens their organisation and better reflects the communities they serve. They welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process, including making reasonable adjustments where needed.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role. For full details of the role and person specification, please see the Job Description.
Closing date: Friday 31st July 2026, 23:59pm
Interview dates: Tuesday 18th August & Wednesday 19th August 2026
Ready to connect your passion for social change with meaningful philanthropic impact? Apply now and help transform communities.
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