Grant Custodian Project Coordinator & Support Lead
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £36000 - £38000 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term - until 31 December 2025, 35 hours per week
Are you a seasoned project coordinator with a knack for managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects? Join a leading UK Charity, a catalyst for system-level change in humanitarian action. in this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in transitioning grant custodianship from one household charity to another!
Main Responsibilities:
* Schedule and attend project meetings, take minutes and follow up on actions using Asana
* Draft and disseminate key communications and updates to stakeholders
* Set up and maintain consistent project reporting and documentation
* Coordinate with finance, legal, HR, and other teams to ensure smooth project operations
* Monitor project progress and update stakeholders regularly
* Support the creation and updating of essential project documents and risk management plans
Essential Skills:
* Extensive experience in managing large, multi-country, multi-team projects
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills
* Proven ability to influence change at both operational and strategic levels
* Award management experience, ideally with institutional funders
* Strong organisational skills, including multitasking and time management
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools, particularly Asana
* Excellent writing skills, with experience in drafting formal reports for senior audiences
* Understanding of risk matrix in project management
Desired Skills:
* Experience in the charity or humanitarian sector
* Previous involvement in a spin-off process
* Confidence in creating timelines and Grant charts
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Comprehensive health benefits
* Generous holiday allowance
* Professional development opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements
This is an excellent opportunity in a very well-known and CV-enhancing organisation. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.