Grants Manager

Orbis UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job description

The Programme Funding Team (PFT) secures programme funding from statutory/institutional donors and ensures quality grant management and compliance, as well as being the resource for programme information and updates for colleagues and trustees.

About Orbis UK

Orbis is an international eye care charity that prevents and treats avoidable blindness and visual impairment.

Globally 1.1 billion people live with vision loss, including blindness, and over 90% of it is avoidable. We screen for and treat eye conditions, raise awareness about eye health, and train and mentor local eye care teams in Africa, Asia and Latin America.

In addition to our long-term country programmes, Orbis operates the Flying Eye Hospital, a state-of-the-art ophthalmic teaching hospital on board a customised aircraft.

About the Role

Title: Grants Manager
Department: Programme Funding Team
Reports to: Director of Programme Funding
Location: London, UK (near Charing Cross)
Hybrid Working: Two core days in the office Tuesday and Thursday
Contract: Full time
Salary: £41,710 per annum

The main responsibilities of this role include:

Overall purpose of the role

The Programme Funding Team (PFT) secures programme funding from UK and international statutory/institutional donors and ensures quality grant management and compliance - as well as being the resource for programme information for colleagues and trustees. In addition, PFT supports other fundraising teams to achieve the organisational goal of raising £10 million per year as well as providing programme updates for trustees. Being a small team, everyone is expected to take personal responsibility and use their initiative to achieve objectives and provide support where necessary.

The Grants Manager is responsible for three key areas of work –

1. Leading the grant management/compliance of restricted/statutory grants and other Orbis UK funding commitments. To achieve this, the postholder works proactively with Orbis International country and HQ teams to champion consistently high standards of project management and delivery. This requires strong distance-working relationships and ongoing capacity-building of country teams in reporting/compliance. Regular travel to country programmes is anticipated.
2. Contributing to organisational fundraising goals through proactively identifying funding opportunities, writing proposals and securing funding.
3. Supporting preparation for the Programme Committee board sub-committee.

Benefits of Working for Orbis UK

Before completion of probation:

• Competitive Salary benchmarked annually
• 25 days holiday
• Life Assurance Policy (4 x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• E-learning Courses
• Social Activities
• Flexi-time

After completion of probation:

• Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme

Application and Interviews

Closing Date: 11 th April 2025
First Interviews: 22 nd or 24 th April
Second Interviews: 1 st May 2025
Start Date: 1 st June or sooner

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we may not be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven’t heard from us by 17 April, your application has not been successful.

Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We will ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Orbis UK acknowledges and recognises the disadvantages and barriers people from underrepresented and socially diverse groups face in the workforce. Orbis UK is committed to addressing this issue and we strongly encourage those from underrepresented and socially diverse groups (Black and Ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates with disabilities) to apply.

Safeguarding:

Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks.

Application is via curriculum vitae and covering letter, detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position, referring to your experience and qualification. Please send this to the Business Support Manager either via the Charity Jobs portal or via email to [e-mail] .