Overview
Grants Officer
Are you passionate about providing life-changing support to those most in need?
Would you welcome the opportunity to join an organisation that values individuality, invests in its staff, and where your hard work will be recognised and rewarded?
Do you live within easy commuting distance of Twickenham?
If the answer to these questions is YES, we would love to hear from you?
Twickenham | £35,000 – £40,000 (DOE) | 28 days holiday I Full-Time, Permanent
The Royal Variety Charity supports people who have dedicated their working lives to entertainment, on stage, on screen, and behind the scenes. We are now seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Grants Officer to help us deliver life-changing support to those in need.
This is a unique opportunity to combine empathy with analytical skills to support individuals facing financial hardship, health challenges, or transitions into care.
The Role
As our Grants Officer, you will be the first point of contact for individuals seeking our support. You’ll guide applicants through the grants process, assess their needs, and help unlock access to financial assistance, mental health support, and care services.
- Managing and assessing grant applications with care, accuracy, and integrity.
- Building trusting relationships with beneficiaries and their families.
- Providing clear advice and guidance on available support.
- Preparing high-quality reports and recommendations for decision-making committees.
- Working closely with internal teams and external partners to coordinate holistic support.
- Maintaining accurate and confidential records using our CRM system (Salesforce).
About You
Empathetic, organised, and confident handling sensitive situations, and able to thrive in a role that requires both human connection and attention to detail.
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
- Confidence working with sensitive and complex personal circumstances.
- Good IT skills (including CRM systems; Salesforce is a plus).
- The ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
It would also be helpful if you have experience in a grants, casework, or welfare-based role, knowledge of the charity sector and a UK driving licence.
Appointment to the role will also be subject to a DBS.
Why Join Us?
This is more than a job – it’s a chance to have a lasting impact on people who have contributed so much to the UK’s cultural life. You’ll be part of a small, dedicated team making meaningful, tangible differences every day.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
