RPLC Looking for Grants and Evaluation Manager Recruitment at Richmond, Greater London (Hybrid) Full Time

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join RPLC at a time of change within the organisation to join a small team managing a portfolio of grants with a diverse range of charities. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced grants manager who can also contribute to the wider direction of the charity.

The Organisation

Richmond Parish Lands Charities (RPLC) supports people in need who live in 4 postcode areas of Richmond. The charity has been supporting people and charities in Richmond for over 200 years and has an endowment including investment properties and residential. The charity provides grants to charities, schools and individuals giving out c£3 million in grants each year.

The charity trustees recently appointed a new CEO to lead the charity. The charity is embarking on a process of review to be reinvigorated and set a new vision and strategy to respond to changing local needs.

The Role

This role will be responsible for overseeing RPLC’s grant-making process working alongside the Education Grants Manager and reporting directly into the CEO. Responsibilities include:

• Management of a diverse portfolio of existing grants including core funded organisations, developing relationships with delivery organisations.
• Management of new grants applications, assessing documentation and recommending grantees to the Grants Committee through the preparation of reports
• Monitoring and Evaluation of grants delivery, recording information on SalesForce and producing impact reports.
• Budget management – setting up payments, forecasting of budget and making allocations.
• Communications – writing case studies for reports and to be shared on social media channels.
• Contribution to the strategic direction of the charity through identification of needs, research and consultation.
• Partnership development with local charities and strategic partners.

The Person

You will have a passion and interest for working within the charity sector and delivering social impact. You will have demonstrated grants management experience within a similar grant funder or education based environment. Alternatively you will be able to demonstrate transferable skills into the role. We are looking for dynamic individuals to join the charity who can demonstrate initiative and contribute to the broader review of the charity and new direction.

Key attributes for this role include:

• Grants management and financial management skills
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Monitoring and evaluation skills
• Technical skills to include expertise in managing and developing systems including grants management systems
• Communication skills including report writing and social media expertise
• Partnership development with different stakeholders

The Package

RPLC offers an attractive package of benefits to our staff that includes:

• Competitive pay package and pension scheme – £42,000 p.a.
• Annual Leave – 28 days plus bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Learning and development opportunities

Note that a HR review will take place in early 2023 to review terms and conditions including the benefit package for the team.

Diversity and Inclusion

RPLC is committed to equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating discrimination. We aim to create a workforce that is diverse and representative of Richmond; promoting positivity and instilling a can-do attitude that is inclusive in design and delivery of projects.