Grants Officer – now recruiting.
Southwark Charities is recruiting an experienced Grants Officer to support the Grants Manager in the further growth and development of Southwark Charities grant-making activities.
Job Specification
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Summary of role
The Grants Officer is a new and integral role within Southwark Charities, created to support the growth and development of our grant-making activity. Working collaboratively with the charity’s Grants Manager, the successful candidate will play a central role in supporting the delivery of our grants programmes, at all stages of the grant-making process for community organisations and individuals, from application and assessment through to monitoring, reporting and relationship-building.
We are seeking an organised, proactive and detail-orientated individual, who is able to take the initiative, with experience of managing grants or comparable projects within the voluntary or public sector. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong alignment with our organisational values, excellent communication and administrative skills, and a solution-focused approach to their work.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small and committed team at an exciting time in the charity’s development. The role offers the chance to help shape new ways of working, contribute meaningfully to our impact, and make a real difference to the people of Southwark.
Location: St Mary Newington Close, Surrey Square, London, SE17 2LP until 2028, then Edward Edwards’ House, Nicholson Street, SE1 0XL.
The post will involve regular travel across Southwark for external meetings and events, including occasional evening and weekend working, and up to 2 days per week remote working.,
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Probation period: Six months
Reporting to: Grants Manager
Salary: £36,000-£38,000 p/a
Additional benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays; 8% employer’s pension contribution; Death in Service benefit of 3x gross salary
How to apply
Candidates should provide a CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining why they want to work for Southwark Charities, their relevant skills and experience, and an indication of when they would be available to start in the role.
Applications should be sent to Matthew Allgood at grants@southwarkcharities.org.uk titled “Grants Officer application – [applicant’s name].
Deadline for applications: Monday 16th March 2026, 9am