We are looking for a remote 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.
The role will 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.
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.
- After completion of a three-month trial, if you commit long-term, a small monthly expenses refund.
You’ll gain experience in grant research and fundraising, including identifying and analysing funding opportunities and supporting the development of competitive proposals. You’ll build skills in research, data collection, and grant reporting, while learning how to design projects that align with organisational strategy.
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.
How to apply:
Please send the following to recruitment@secondtree.org :
- 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
If the application includes all of these we will get back to you in a maximum of 48hs.
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