Grants Officer in Calton

Location: Home-based

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £26,663

Annual leave entitlement: 35 days (incl.

10 public holidays)

We are recruiting for an organised and motivated Grants Officer to join our Communities Team, supporting a portfolio of community funds across Scotland.

As outlined above, the Communities Team distributes place-based funds coming from a range of sources, primarily wind farms.

We support communities and donors to ensure funds are well governed and administered and that the funding furthers the ambitions of the community.

You will use your experience and expertise to help deliver positive impact from community funds.

Your key responsibilities will include supporting the efficient delivery of a range of community funds, assessing funding requests and providing general grantmaking administrative support.

If you have experience in grant-making and have strong analytical and written skills, then we’d love to hear from you.

Please note, that while this role is home based, some travel is required.

Foundation Scotland offers a range of staff benefits including Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, 2 days volunteering per year (pro-rata), flexible working options and a progressive pay system.

Application

Application is via our online portal.

Pre Application:

• You can download an application pack, which provides guidance on how to apply, a Role Profile and a PDF version of the application form to view what questions are being asked in the Foundation Scotland's website

Application:

Please read the role profile and person specification thoroughly and then complete the application form in the Foundation Scotland's website, demonstrating how you fit with these.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until suitable applicants are recruited.

Interviews will be held via Zoom.