Job Description

We are currently recruiting a Grant Funding Manager to join our amazing team based in the Belfast office. This is a new and exciting role that will provide additional leadership and support to the Director for those grants we administer on behalf of partners and for those grants we receive from our funders.

As a member of the management team, the role will support business development initiatives including identifying funding opportunities and contributing to bid and contract development.



The ideal candidate for this role will have exceptional organisational skills and excellent attention to detail, as well as first-rate written and verbal communication skills. Experienced in excel at an advanced level as well as financial control and budget/contract management over a diverse range of programs is essential, along with a strong understanding of project planning, delivery and reporting processes.


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JOIN THE GROUNDWORK TEAM

Established in 1991, Groundwork Northern Ireland is a charity that is passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is

vibrant and green

, every community is

strong

and able to

shape its own destiny

and

no-one is held back

by their background or circumstances.



We help people gain skills, get into training and work; we work with communities to protect and improve green spaces; lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health.



We have distributed over 6 million in grants to community projects; provided nearly 100 beacons for community celebrations; supported 96 Men's Sheds across NI and transformed unloved spaces into Meanwhile Gardens.

For key requirements of the role please see the personal specification attached to the

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HOW TO APPLY

In order to apply for this role, please send the following to info@groundworkni.co.uk

An up-to-date CV

(in word format)

Supporting statement

Signed GDPR Statement acknowledgement

Completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Completed Self-Disclosure Form

A completed Referees Form

We expect to conduct interviews in person on

25th November 2025

For an informal discussion about the role please email hr@groundworknorthwales.org.uk to arrange a convenient time.



Groundwork NI is committed to being an inclusive employer and offers flexible working arrangements and supportive, family friendly policies.