Grants & Office Manager with EA duties

Grants & Office Manager (Temp to Perm)
With Executive Support to the Chief Executive
Full-time | Hybrid (c 2 days in the office, but flexible)
£22-£31 per hour plus holiday pay on an initial temporary basis. £45,000-65,000 per annum when the role goes permanent.

About the Foundation
We are a small brand new charitable foundation supporting organisations working for the public benefit, with a focus on the marine and natural environment, arts and culture, and young people.
We are looking for an exceptional Grants & Office Manager, with EA experience, to join our team and play a central role in how the Foundation operates.

Grants
You will own the grants process from enquiry to final reporting.
Manage the pipeline end to end: assessment, decision, payment and follow-up
Carry out due diligence on charitable status, accounts and governance
Monitor awards, including payments, progress reports and outcomes
Keep accurate records and contribute to annual reporting

Foundation operations
Run day-to-day office
Process invoices and expenses, monitor costs and contracts, and liaise with the CFO Oversee IT, records and filing, and website updates
Maintain contracts, insurance and renewal schedules Improve systems and ways of working

Governance and compliance
Coordinate Board and committee meetings, from agendas and papers to minutes and actions
Maintain statutory and governance records
Work with the Chairman’s EA on diaries, Board scheduling and communications
Keep on top of Charity Commission requirements, deadlines and renewals
Support data protection and records management

Events and relationships
Create and deliver memorable events, from first idea to final detail
Nurture relationships with grantees, partners, advisers and trustees

Executive support
Manage diary, correspondence, travel and scheduling
Anticipate priorities and ensure they are always well prepared
Prepare briefings, papers and presentations