Grants Manager (London)

The Mental Health Foundation is the UK’s leading mental health research and development charity. Since 1949 we have worked tirelessly to improve the lives of people affected by mental health problems. We have a proud history of informing and influencing policy at a national and local government level. We work to develop evidence-based mental health policies across the UK to help everyone enjoy good mental health and make a better recovery from mental illness.

Grants Manager (London)
£29,441-£30,786 per annum
Full Time, 35 hours per week
London Bridge SE1

We are looking for a Grants Manager to be responsible for the grants application and grants management for the work of the Foundation in England and Wales.

An excellent relationship builder, you’ll draft and submit funding applications, securing and managing existing and new grants. This will include a rolling programme of major applications to the Big Lottery Fund for multi-year grants. You’ll be a clear communicator who will ensure that our funders are informed on progress of work they have funded.

With demonstrable experience of grants fundraising, you’ll have secured and managed 6-figure grants, ideally including the Big Lottery Fund, developed funder relationships and researched potential funders. You’ll have an understanding of charitable trusts and fundraising databases, preferably Raisers Edge; and on a personal level, be a target driven, self-motivated and outgoing individual who can work well in a team.

Closing date: 10am, Thursday 24th September 2015
Interview date: Friday 02nd October 2015

Strictly no recruitment agencies please.

Mental Health Foundation, Colechurch House, 1 London Bridge Walk, London, SE1 2SX
Registered Charity No. England 801130