Funding and Grants Development Officer

Action Together; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization based in Bolton is seeking a Funding and Grants Development Officer to help deliver their grants and investment programme. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work closely with diverse community groups and support them in their funding applications. The position requires strong communication skills and a commitment to community engagement. This fixed-term position provides a salary of £26,744.73 per annum along with a health package and pension contributions.

Benefits

7% pension contribution

Health package

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience in funding and grants development is beneficial.
• Ability to work with diverse community groups.
• Strong organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the grants and investments programme.
• Engage with various community and social enterprise groups.
• Assist with the application process for funding.

Skills

Community engagement

Grant management

Strong communication skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Bolton CVS Funding and Grants team to support the delivery of our brilliant grants and investments programme.

The Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector is unique, vibrant and diverse. It exists because people are moved and motivated to help and support their communities, places, animals and other causes. From amateur sports clubs to local Knit & Natter groups, adventure organisations to mental health support services and beyond!

At Bolton CVS, we work alongside the sector to support it to do what it exists to do, as well as it possibly can and the role of Funding and Grants Development Officer plays a crucial part in supporting groups to do what they do, as well as they possibly can.

Key information

• Locations: Hybrid, Bolton
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Salary: £26,744.73 (FTE = 35 hours/week) plus 7% pension contribution & health package & hybrid working options
• Working Hours: Full-Time
• Working Hours Per Week: 28-35 hours

To apply for this role:

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More about this role

• Closing Date: Monday 19th January 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: Midnight
• Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 - 12:00
• Contact Information: [e-mail]
• Working Pattern Details: 28-35 hours/week - Hybrid and flexible
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes