An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join the team on a 12-month fixed-term basis to help shape the future of Newcastle Hospitals Charity as we make a real difference for our patients, our staff and our region. As a key member of the team, the post holder will play a pivotal role in supporting the Funding and Partnerships function.
This role will join a collaborative and supportive funding team responsible for a busy portfolio of grant making, ensuring accurate records are kept and having a key role in requesting and reviewing impact from the amazing projects we fund.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To support the Associate Director and Engagement and Impact Manager with Charity grant-making
• To support the Engagement and Impact Manager with the development and delivery of an Engagement and Impact Strategy for Charity grant-making, and to support the Charity Committee, a sub-committee of Trust Board, to fulfil its grant-making duties as defined in the Charity Policy and the Trust’s Constitution.
• To provide a high quality, effective and efficient administrative service to the grant-making of the Charity
• To liaise with colleagues in the Charity’s finance team, and with applicants, to ensure that grant payments are made quickly, accurately, and efficiently.
• To maintain efficient records of Charity grant applications and awards and assist with the monitoring and evaluation of Charity grants, analysing, and interpreting data and reporting on the cumulative and individual impact of grants made.
• To work with the Associate Director and the Engagement and Impact Manager to ensure that effective relationships between the Board of Directors, Council of Governors and Trust’s membership are maintained.
• To support the Engagement and Impact Manager with implementation,
monitoring, and audit requirements of grant-making governance for the Charity Committee to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework of the Charity Commission and associated bodies
• To provide publicity, training and education on Charity grant-making, grant programmes and the grant application process
• To prepare reports for the Charity Committee and Charity Working Groups
• To work as a key member of the Charity team, contributing to broader
engagement and administrative work that contributes to the Charity’s overall effectiveness.
Other information
- Interview Date: Wednesday 3 September 2025
- Working pattern: 37 hours 30 minutes/week
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