Senior Grants Manager

Contract: Fixed-Term 6 months
Hours: 5 days / 37.5 hrs -week
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 PA- pro rata
Start date: ASAP, March 2025 (until August)
Location: Hybrid, 3 days in central London offices
Reporting to: Head of Grants and Impact

We Are Global s Make Some Noise

Make Some Noise is Global s official charity which supports crucial grassroots projects across the UK through funding and development. Our goal is to make sure that nobody is left facing life s toughest challenges alone. We raise money and awareness of the biggest issues affecting society, harnessing the power and reach of Global s radio brands including Capital, Heart, Classic FM, Smooth, LBC, Radio X, Capital XTRA and Gold. To date, we've supported 480 UK charities, helping over 200,000 lives in communities right across the UK.

Your Role: Senior Grants Manager

We are looking for a motivated person to join our grant team for six months to support us in our efforts to harness opportunities for small charities in the UK through funding, learning and development opportunities, awareness-raising activities and in-kind donations. This exciting projects-led role will help the team deliver several strategic projects. You will:

Lead the delivery of a new initiative for Small Charity Week 2025 (23-27th June) - partnering with Big Give and NCVO to deliver an exciting match-funding campaign. Working to a high level of independence, you will utilise your expertise in the grantee selection, running decision-making panels, grant management, and evaluation of grants, as well as help optimise the campaign s delivery, and impact through charity/beneficiary storytelling.

Support the Head of Grants and Impact to deliver an engaging and impactful Learning and Development Programme to facilitate collaboration, connection and learning amongst small charities professionals.

As a member of the Grants Team, contribute to the other key deliverables for the year working together with internal and external stakeholders to innovate and deliver outstanding activities.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Selection and Decision-Making:

• Own the coordinate and participate in the partnership panel(s) to complete the second stage of the grant selection and decision-making process.
• Ensure funding is distributed equitably across geographic regions, cause areas, and underrepresented communities, aligned with the partners funding priorities.

Grantee Relationship Management:

• Act as point person for grantees and address queries efficiently and equitably post funding distribution

Impact Measurement and Reporting:

• Contribute to the creation of the evaluation report, capturing key insights and outcomes, including narrative and quantitative data.

Storytelling and Communications:

• Identify and source impactful stories from grantees for Small Charity Week marketing and communications campaign activities.
• Input and advice on strategies to maximise the engagement of grantees in storytelling while respecting their resource constraints.

Managing Learning and Development Opportunities:

• Work collaboratively with partners and GMSN s internal team to deliver meaningful and engaging learning and development opportunities for GMSN grantees.

Administrative and Financial Oversight:

• Ensure all grants are accurately recorded in Salesforce or other systems as required.
• Coordinate with GMSN s finance team to oversee timely disbursement of funding payments and reimbursements to grantees.
• Oversee the scheduling, sign-up, travel and accommodation arrangements for charities attending learning and development opportunities.

What You ll Need

• A proactive attitude and the ability to work to a high level of independence as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Experience in grant-making, particularly with small charities or community-led organisations.
• Experienced in delivering projects as a consortium.
• Strong understanding of equitable funding practices and the challenges facing small charities.
• Expertise in impact measurement, reporting, and storytelling within the charitable sector.
• Practical know-how of developing capacity-building learning and development opportunities and community coordination.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-faceted role, be well-organised, able to prioritise, and manage a busy and varied workload.
• Proven ability to manage relationships with grantees and external partners.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and grant administration processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What You ll Love About This Role

Think Big: Deliver impactful initiatives supporting the amazing work of small charities across the UK and driving meaningful change.

Own It: Take full ownership of the Small Charity Week shaping this project with real autonomy.

Keep it Simple: Streamline processes and ensure efficiency in grant distribution and grant management, making a tangible difference for small charities.

Better Together: Work alongside a passionate and supportive team, collaborating with internal colleagues and external partners to achieve collective success.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Respect for the individuality, uniqueness, and value of each person with whom we work.
• Enjoy the camaraderie of a team that is both enjoyable and goal-orientated, fostering a workplace with driven colleagues who are committed to a supportive work environment.
• A team committed to your personal and professional development, ensuring your growth and success in the team.
• Personalised onboarding plan and support, IT, and other necessary work equipment, ensuring seamless integration into your role.

Everyone Is Welcome

We believe that true impact comes from embracing diversity. We are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone regardless of background, identity, or lived experience feels valued and empowered.

We know that stronger communities are built on different perspectives, experiences, and voices, and we actively encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, disabilities, sexual orientations, faiths, and socio-economic backgrounds.