Funding and Grants Manager
Location: Hybrid (Work from home with office presence in Dublin twice a month, plus some national travel)
Contract: FT Permanent
Salary: €45,000 + (DOE)
About the Funding and Grants Manager:
Osborne is looking for a dedicated and proactive Funding and Grants Manager to join a mission-driven team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the funding strategy for a charity focused on training and employment support. You will play a key role in managing relationships with funders, securing new funding opportunities, and reporting on the impact of various initiatives
The Ideal Funding and Grants Manager:
Proven ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.
Strong relationship management skills, both internally and externally.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and persuasive proposals.
Financial literacy, including working with budgets and data analysis.
Commitment to social impact and community support.
Desirable Experience:
Previous experience managing grants over €50,000, particularly from public sector sources.
Demonstrated success in writing funding proposals.
Experience working with both government and corporate funders
The Funding and Grants Manager role:
1. Managing Existing Funders
Maintain and nurture relationships with funders, including businesses, government agencies, and foundations.
Prepare and deliver progress and impact reports to keep funders updated.
Organize engagement activities such as volunteering days and networking events.
Ensure compliance with public sector funding requirements.
2. Identifying and Securing New Funding
Research and identify potential new funding sources.
Develop compelling grant proposals to secure new or continued funding.
Establish and maintain connections with potential funders.
3. Supporting Team and Organisational Growth
Collaborate with delivery teams to stay informed on programme developments.
Support global funding initiatives in collaboration with international colleagues.
Participate in learner-facing activities such as mock interviews and support events.
Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance the charity's work and impact.
Why Join the Team?
Flexible, hybrid working environment.
Travel expenses covered for meetings and events.
Opportunities for learning and professional development, including a personal budget and study leave.
A chance to make a tangible difference in people's lives.
A supportive and motivated team culture, driven by a strong social mission.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Jamie Smyth or email your cv to Jamie to jamie.smyth@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit www.osborne.ie for more information on all of our roles
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