Job Description

Location:

Flexible home and office working, with travel to Uxbridge at least three days per week

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time

Salary:

40,000 per annum

Reports to:

Executive Director, CareTech Foundation & Director, COSARAF Charitable Foundation

Closing Date:

Saturday, 28th February 2026



About the Role



We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Grants & Finance Officer to support two impactful charities: the CareTech Foundation (0.6 FTE) and the COSARAF Charitable Foundation (0.4 FTE).



This unique role combines grants administration, financial management, and operational support, helping to deliver life-changing projects in the UK and internationally. You will manage grant programmes from application through to impact reporting, oversee day-to-day financial processes, and support effective governance across both foundations.



About the Foundations



The CareTech Foundation champions the social care sector, carers, and people living in care in the UK and overseas.

The COSARAF Charitable Foundation is a family foundation focused on building sustainable communities, enabling young people, and empowering women and girls.

Learn more at www.caretechfoundation.org.uk and www.cosaraf.org



Key Responsibilities



Administer grant programmes, including application processing, due diligence, payments, and monitoring



Maintain accurate grant and financial records using Salesforce CRM and financial systems



Process invoices, grant payments, and expenses; reconcile accounts and track budgets



Support management accounts, audits, and financial controls



Collect and analyse monitoring and evaluation data and contribute to impact reporting



Act as a key contact for grantees, donors, and partners



Contribute to trustee reports, communications, and operational administration



Skills and Experience

Essential:

Experience in financial administration or bookkeeping



Experience in a charity or grant-making environment



Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills



Confidence managing multiple priorities and working with digital systems

Desirable:

Experience with Salesforce CRM or grants management systems



Familiarity with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Brightpay)



Understanding of charity finance and governance



Benefits



Salary 40,000 per annum



25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays



Flexible working



Employer pension contribution



Single health insurance (post-probation)



Training and development opportunities



Real Living Wage Employer



How to Apply



Send your CV and covering letter (max two pages) to

helen.livingston@caretech-uk.com by Saturday, 7 February 2026.



Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Please confirm your availability in your cover letter.



For an informal conversation, contact Helen Livingston - helen.livingston@caretech-uk.com.



Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Reasonable adjustments are available upon request.