We are looking for a Grants Officer who can support us with diverse tasks that include looking for grants opportunities, project development, proposals writing, and liaising with potential partners and donors. In this role you’ll be a key contributor to the continued existence of Second Tree, which is dependent on grants to survive, and to the creation of new projects and partnerships. To do this successfully, you'll need to employ meticulous time-management and organisation skills, as juggling multiple tasks with competing deadlines is common in this role.

Your role would include:

Researching and identifying new grant opportunities on a weekly basis
Summarising relevant grant opportunities and suggesting how to best respond and comply with them
Researching information and data necessary for grants and grant reporting
Supporting the design of new projects
Supporting with proposal writing
Maintaining necessary records, files, reports, databases, and resource materials for the Grants team
Working with the wider Second Tree team to ensure that all project proposals align with organisational, and programme strategies
Establishing and maintaining connections with funding bodies
You should be able to:

Professionally communicate in English (verbally and in writing)
Read, comprehend, interpret, summarise and follow proposal guidelines
Work to tight deadlines with flexibility and a problem-solving attitude;
Conduct thorough, high-quality, independent research
Work both independently and as part of a team
Manage and prioritise projects effectively to meet team and proposal deadlines
The ideal candidate will have:

Working knowledge of project management techniques such as LFA
Knowledge of and experience with grant-giving bodies and other external funding sources (e.g. European Commission)
A strong sense of logic while building an argument
What do we offer?

A nurturing and collaborative working environment. We work hard to help our team members grow, investing in personal and professional development.
Accommodation in a shared house
Transportation to/from work
After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund

Please send the following:

Your CV
Your cover letter
Copy of your qualifications (If applicable)
In your mail, please:

Put “Grants Officer” as the subject line
Specify the dates you would be available (starting date and length)
At the end of the email, copy-paste the link of the ad you are responding to