Grant Administrator Our client is a local grant-giving charity and a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a lasting difference. They partner with local charities and community groups to support initiatives that improve lives, strengthen communities, and create positive change across West Berkshire and North Hampshire. This is a 12-month maternity contract commencing in October. Reporting to the Head of Grants and Administration, you will manage the day-to-day general grant giving activities. Acting as the first point of contact with grant applicants, public donors, charities and organisations, answering queries, and supporting on the use of the on-line grant application system. Responsibilities: Acting as the first point of contact for grant enquiries, offering advice and guidance to charities and organisations via email and phone. Assisting new and existing users of the grant system. Verifying and approving new applicant registrations as well as fundraising projects; completing necessary due diligence checks; answering queries; and liaising with users to ensure high-quality applications Managing the grant distribution meetings, including curation of applications, advocating projects, through to ensuring funding offers are signed and grants distributed. Managing the matched funding scheme and the joint funding appeals, liaising with other organisations, arranging panel meetings and subsequent grant offers. Working closely with colleagues in tracking the Monito