Grants Officer

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Sheffield is seeking a proactive individual for a full-time role focused on funding innovative healthcare projects. You will work to improve patient care through managing grant allocations and engaging with NHS teams. The successful candidate will exhibit strong relationship-building skills and be dedicated to community welfare, with opportunities for training and development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

3 additional days for office closure over Christmas

6% pension contribution

Westfield Health Cover

NHS Blue Light Discount Card

Death in service cover

Excellent training and development opportunities

Open plan offices in the Heart of the City

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills to engage NHS teams under pressure.
• Ability to help turn ideas into funded projects.
• Experience in managing grant applications and funding initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assess and fund cutting-edge equipment and projects that improve patient care.
• Create spaces for staff well-being.
• Collaborate with partner organizations for funding responses.

Skills

Persistence

Adaptability

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

To find out more about the role and how to apply please refer to the detailed job pack Join us

Thisisn’tjustajob-it’sachancetotouchthelivesofeveryoneinSheffieldand beyond.Everygrantweawardhasthepowertoimprovepatientcare,support NHSstaff,andtransformservicesacrosstwoTrusts.

Theroleisneverboring.Onedayyoumightbehelpingfundcutting-edge equipment,thenextcreatingspacesforstaffwellbeingorbackinginnovative projects that change how care is delivered.

You’llneedpersistence,adaptability,andstrongrelationship-buildingskillsto engageNHSteamsunderpressureandhelpturntheirideasintofundedprojects.

Weawardaround£2.5mingrantseachyear,thankstodonationsfromgrateful patients,staff,andthepublic.Mostofourworkrespondstoapplicationsfrom NHSstaff,butwealsoruncompetitivefundingcallsandcollaboratewithpartner organisations. Everything we fund must be charitable-whether it’s a new initiative, service improvement, or capital investment.

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full Time

Hours

37.5

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• 3 days additional leave covering office closure over the Christmas period
• 6% pension contribution
• Westfield Health Cover
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Death in service cover
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Open plan offices at Leah’s Yard in the Heart of the City

Closing Date

08-02-2026

How to Apply

Please send a CV and covering letter describing how you meet the job description and person specification to [e-mail]. Please keep your CV and cover letter to no more than two pages each. Should you wish to have an informal chat about the role, please contact us on 0114 700 4430 and ask for Daniela Arcuri, Grants Manager. Sheffield Hospitals Charity, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010, will seek to make reasonable adjustments to overcome barriers to employment caused by disability and/or neurodiversity, and encourages applications from these candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact Daniela. We guarantee to offer an interview to those with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.