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Job Title:
Funding Operations Administrator FTC 12months (initially, and possibility of extension)


Salary:
£26,500


Location:
London (Kings Cross office)


Reports to:
Funding Operations Manager


Job to start:
May 2023


About Esmée Fairbairn Foundation:

Esmée Fairbairn Foundation is one of the largest independent funders in the UK.

We aim to improve our natural world, secure a fairer future and strengthen the bonds in communities in the UK.

We do this by contributing all that we can to unlock change by people and organisations with brilliant ideas who share our goals.

In 2021, we made grants of over £50m towards a wide range of work in support of our aims.

In everything we do, we are motivated by the need to address the causes and impacts of climate change and to recognise our role in addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Foundation aims to be an engaging employer and a good place to work.

All members of the team have opportunities to learn more about how we work to deliver our strategic aims and to join colleagues in visiting relevant projects and attending appropriate meetings.

You will be part of a vibrant organisation with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Contributions to the Foundation's strategic direction are encouraged throughout the organisation.

The Foundation has an executive team of 38. You will work within the Resources team alongside colleagues, in particular the Funding team. There are 12 trustees who oversee the work of the Foundation via regular board meetings and committees.

We are recruiting a Funding Operations Administrator on a 12 month contract.


We have a strong commitment to personal and professional development of our team and the post-holder will get full induction and ongoing support in delivering the role, in addition to a colleague acting as a support buddy.


Why apply:

We are looking for someone who is dynamic and organised with a strong 'can-do' attitude', IT savvy, and looking for an opportunity to develop your career working in a leading funder, and if you think you can make a real contribution to the Foundation's work then this may be the opportunity for you.


Purpose of job:

The post will contribute to the delivery of the Foundation's strategy by providing administrative support to the Funding Operations Manager, and the Funding team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Foundation's funding process.


Key Responsibilities:


To support the Funding team:

  • To provide administrative support to the funding team including: database support, convening and events support.
  • To provide administrative and secretariate support for internal and external meetings including: compiling papers, minuting.
  • To monitor the funding pipeline/portfolio, generate reports and ensure the accuracy of data.
  • To respond to queries from applicants and funding partners.
  • To be a key contact between the Foundation and the Involving Young People Collective.
  • To deputise for the Funding Operations Manager in their absence.
  • To gather learning and to contribute to the development of funding team processes and activities.
  • To undertake any other duties in support of the Foundation's business as may reasonably be required.
To be an active member of the Resources team:

  • To provide cover on the Foundation's front desk including: answering calls, greeting guests.
  • To undertake any other duties in support of the Foundation's work as may reasonably be required, including attending events.

Skills and Experience

  • IT experience (including Office 360 programmes, Salesforce or similar Customer Relationship Management system).
  • Experience in an administrative role working as part of a team.
  • Organised, effective at prioritising and managing a number of activities simultaneously, good time management skills.
  • Able to work flexibly and manage a demanding workload.
  • Able to work quickly, calmly and accurately.

Personal Qualities

  • Positive and helpful 'can do' approach in working with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, comfortable working with reduced supervision, while also being a flexible team player.
  • Excellent communicator, being comfortable communicating with colleagues across the Foundation.
  • Organised, with careful attention to detail.
  • Open to developing new skills.
  • An active, constructive member of the team.
  • Demonstrates an empathy for and commitment to the Foundation's ethos and core values.


Esmée Fairbairn Foundation believes that a greater diversity of views, skills, and lived experience will help generate better ideas, and will lead to better decision making.

We want to encourage applicants with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. In particular, those with lived experience of racial inequity, disability, or poverty.


First Stage Interview Dates: 22nd - 23rd March 2023

Second Stage Interview Dates: 28th - 29th March 2023

Job Types:
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