Job Description

Executive Officer – Grants Management

Location: Kilkenny
Contract: 12-month contract
Hours: 35 hours per week
Working Model: Blended/Flexible Working

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly organised Executive Officer – Grants Management to join a public sector organisation based in Kilkenny.

Reporting to a Grants Manager, the successful candidate will support the delivery and administration of a range of grant programmes. This is a varied role involving grant administration, project monitoring, reporting, stakeholder engagement and supporting strong governance throughout the grant’s lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration of grant programmes from application and assessment through to grant offers, project completion and payment.
• Monitor funded projects and ensure internal and external deadlines are achieved.
• Prepare reports relating to grant programmes for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support strong governance and controls across programmes and funding schemes.
• Act as a first point of contact for applicants and grantees, providing a professional and responsive service.
• Support the delivery of workshops for applicants and grantees.
• Work with the Communications Team to promote grant programmes and encourage applications.
• Assist with events and promotional activities.
• Identify and support improvements to systems and processes.
• Participate in additional projects as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with grant programmes, funding schemes or similar structured programmes, including managing deadlines, documentation and reporting.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, formatting and reporting.
• Experience working with CRM or grant management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach with an interest in improving processes and service delivery.
• Experience within a public sector/governance environment or grant-giving organisation would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Irish heritage sector would also be beneficial.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities contact: Gemma Butler on 086-8016771 or email gemma@optimizerecruitment.ie

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.
 
Job Ref Number: 14887

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