Programmes Support Advisor
Are you interested in working alongside Norfolk charities and helping to connect them to the funding and support they need to thrive?
£24,000 (with pay rise after completion of 6-month probation)
Full-time (will consider part-time or job share)
Are you passionate about local communities and the work of charities and community groups? Do you have an interest in developing your understanding of the needs and demands within our county? Would you like to be part of a team that is making a tangible difference to lives across Norfolk?
Norfolk Community Foundation is looking to appoint a Programmes Support Advisor to help connect the local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector to opportunities for funding and support. This is a perfect opportunity for someone wanting to develop their career in the charity sector, learn or develop skills in grant-making, and see the difference you are making to local communities.
About the role
The Programmes Support Advisor works as part of the Programmes Team, dedicated to ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of Norfolk Community Foundation’s grant-making programmes.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Being the primary contact, advice and support to applicant organisations
- Promoting opportunities for funding and support
- Helping to design and implement funding programmes
- Carrying out due diligence checks on applications received, evaluating suitability for available programmes and presenting recommendations to fund holders
- Ensuring effective reporting on the progress and outcomes of funded projects, managing any issues that may arise, and presenting grant-making impact to fund holders
- Providing outreach support to grant applicants, including organising and participating in one-to-one meetings, site visits, seminars and workshops
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do! You’ll have an interest in or understanding of needs and demands within Norfolk communities and be passionate about our missions.
You will be able to assess and interpret data and communicate clearly through excellent written and verbal skills whilst also being able to establish good relationships, rapport and credibility with a wide range of people.
Good IT, writing and teamwork skills are a key part of this role, as is the ability to follow policy and procedure. It is a busy role that will have many competing deadlines so the ability to structure and manage your own workload is also key.
There is opportunity for personal development in the role as well as to take on projects that interest you outside of the role’s core responsibilities.
What can the Foundation offer you?
We have a range of benefits that we offer our staff, including:
- 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- Up to 3 ‘Development Days’ a year to pursue passions, volunteering or learn new skills
- Option for hybrid working 2 days a week (Mondays and Fridays)
- A health and wellbeing plan, providing money back on optical, dental, physiotherapy and more, access to advice and support, and discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations
- Pension scheme
- Death in service cover
- Training and development opportunities
- Visits to see the impact of the difference the Foundation is helping to make happen