Strategic Funding Project Officer

 Job Title: Strategic Funding Project Officer Salary:  £31,716.00 per annum plus £1760.00 Outer london Weighting, Band E level 3 Location:  Gilwell Park (Hybrid), Chingford, London.   Contract Type: Fixed term unitl 10th April 2026 Working Hours: 35 hours per weekJoin Us as a Strategic Funding Project OfficerAre you ready to take on a varied and rewarding role that gives you real insight into how Scouting is delivered across the UK?

Were looking for a Strategic Funding Project Officer to join our team—someone whos eager to make a meaningful impact. In this role, youll work closely with the Strategic Funding Team and colleagues across the organisation to build a deep understanding of Scouting—how it works, the challenges it faces, and the innovative ways we overcome them. Youll also play a key role in delivering our small trusts mailing programme, helping to generate vital income from smaller trusts and foundations.

No two days will be the same—and youll be part of a team thats passionate about enabling more young people to gain skills for life. As the Strategic Funding Project Officer, your Key Responsibilities will include:Process management and enquiries; this will include managing grant and corporate donations across the different areas working with legal and finance to manage legal grant agreements, contracting, preparing invoicing and funder queries. You will be the first point of contact for enquiries from Local Scouting, Funded Project Managers, Trusts, Foundations and Corporate partners.

Database Management: This includes managing the pipeline, updating records, creating a variety of monthly internal reports, monitoring timelines and investigating any communication queries from funders. You will ensure all due diligence processes are recorded and segment data to maximise Trust, Foundation and Corporate income.Skills & Abilities Works effectively with those within the team, the wider organisation and external stakeholders Recognises the benefits of empowering and collaborating with volunteers and young people, and can demonstrate the empathy, ability to give and receive constructive criticism and political acumen to do this well.

Knowledge & Experience Able to effectively communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders Understanding of managing grants and contracts Comfortable with quickly understanding and navigating internal governance and sign-off processes, and seeking efficiencies where possible. ??Benefits: We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.

28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years service plus additional days at Christmas Flexible working hoursFor a full list of our benefits, click . Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Tuesday 15th July 2025Interviews will be in person on Wednesday 23rd July 2025Strictly no agencies! The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.

We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

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• Company : charityjob
• Position : Strategic Funding Project Officer
• Location : Essex, England
• Country : GB