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Funding Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: HX1, Halifax, Calderdale
Expire in: a month
Job Description
I’m recruiting on behalf of my longstanding client — a dynamic and forward-thinking Community Interest Company (CIC) — who have an exciting new opportunity for a Funding Manager to join their passionate team.
This is a newly created role that offers the chance to make a tangible impact in communities by leading the development and delivery of a significant funding programme. The successful candidate will oversee the full lifecycle of grant-making — from strategy development and stakeholder engagement through to funding allocation, monitoring, impact reporting, and public communications.
We’re looking for a strategic, driven, and community-minded professional with a strong background in grant management, social impact, or community development.
You’ll be confident working across sectors, building effective partnerships, ensuring robust governance, and driving high-quality outcomes for vulnerable groups. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and has the skills to manage large-scale funding initiatives with integrity and vision.
Key Responsibilities
Fund Deployment & Governance
* Lead annual planning and distribution of CIC funds in line with strategic community goals.
* Manage the full governance cycle from internal fund allocation to regulatory reporting.
* Run structured, transparent funding competitions, assessing and approving innovative project proposals.
* Ensure funds are used ethically, with clear oversight procedures and value-for-money assessments.
* Monitor delivery partners to ensure benefits are realised and well-evidenced.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
* Develop and maintain effective partnerships with organisations that align with the CIC’s mission.
* Support collaborative initiatives across sectors such as education, crisis response, health, innovation, or community resilience.
* Represent the CIC at events and forums to promote engagement and increase visibility.
* Provide constructive feedback to applicants and foster long-term relationships beyond initial funding.
Impact Monitoring & Reporting
* Design and implement performance monitoring tools to track project outcomes.
* Produce high-quality internal and external reports demonstrating the CIC’s social value and effectiveness.
* Collect and share case studies, success stories, and insights to support learning and accountability.
Communications & Engagement
* Collaborate with internal and external communications teams to promote funded projects and their impact.
* Ensure regular public updates on fund allocation, outcomes, and community benefits.
* Develop accessible and engaging content that showcases the broader value of CIC activities.
Person Specification
Essential
* Proven experience in managing grant programmes, community projects or impact funding.
* Strong knowledge of governance, compliance and ethical fund management in a not-for-profit or social enterprise context.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills.
* Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
* Experience in performance measurement and impact reporting.
Desirable
* Experience delivering funding rounds or competitions.
* Familiarity with CIC frameworks and reporting obligations.
Key Objectives & KPIs
Governance & Fund Delivery
* Deliver annual fund distribution aligned with strategic priorities.
* Maintain full compliance with CIC governance and regulatory requirements.
* Run at least one competitive funding round per year with transparent evaluation processes.
Community Engagement & Outcomes
* Ensure measurable community benefits from all funded initiatives.
* Expand and diversify partnerships with aligned organisations.
* Achieve strong visibility and public recognition for funded projects.
Sustainability & Strategy
* Create a long-term strategy to maximise the social return of reinvested funds while building a replicable portfolio of successful projects to inform future funding cycles.
* Strengthen stakeholder engagement and support over time.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be expected to operate within relevant equality, customer service and quality standards and display a flexible approach to collaboration and support across organisational priorities.
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