Grants Administrator

Role title Grants Administrator
Location Covent Garden & Hybrid working, UK
Reporting to Head of Development & Programme Management
Start Date ASAP
Term 1 Year Fixed Term
Organisation
Carbon Tracker Initiative is an independent financial think tank that carries out in-depth analysis on the impact of the energy transition on capital markets and the potential investment in high-cost, carbon-intensive fossil fuels. We believe that financial markets, regulators, investors and policymakers all have an urgent role to play in guiding the world to a climate-secure energy system. Carbon Tracker’s analysis of ‘unburnable carbon’, ‘stranded assets’, and ‘wasted capital’ has reframed the debate around climate change risk.
Role overview
As the Grants Administrator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head of Development & Programme Management in various critical functions. Your primary responsibilities revolve around fundraising activities, including the meticulous administration of grants and the drafting and reporting on grant proposals. Internally, you will act as a liaison between different teams, especially research, seeking their input into grant proposals. The role also involves working closely with the Finance Team to ensure alignment and accuracy in financial reporting for fundraising efforts. Additionally, the role is responsible for collecting evidence and data, crucial for comprehensive fundraising reports, ultimately contributing to the organisation's sustained financial health and growth.
Role and responsibilities
Fundraising and Monitoring & Evaluation
Good understanding of the global funding ecosystem and the motivations within the grant-making and fundraising climate change space.
Pro-active approach and the ability to research opportunities and develop engagement strategies (under the direction and guidance of Head of Development).
Provide support in the scoping and mapping of funders and helping to build and establish smart engagement opportunities.
Maintain and update the fund-raising database and calendar to track upcoming fundraising opportunities, proposal and reporting deadlines.
Work collaboratively with the research team leads and finance on tracking, proposals and reporting.
Ensure delivery of robust proposals and reports are submitted on time.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Assist and support the implementation and effective management of planning, monitoring and evaluation requirements and process.
Follow up on performance indicators/success criteria, targets and milestones, preparation of reports.
Research and update data and statistics for quarterly, annual, and other reports.
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.
Support the Head of Development in the coordination, documentation and professional presentation of M&E outputs and outcomes for the strategy and planning process.
Support the Head of Development in establishing innovative approaches to monitor, evaluate and report on the impact of Carbon Tracker’s research.
Required Experience
3 - 5 years’ experience in Charity / NGO Grant activities.
Good understanding of climate change and capital markets (ideally).
Excellent organisational skills.
Experience in managing projects.
Experience with funder / grant portals such as FLUXX, Cybergrants or Givingdata.
Highly proficient with MS Office suite.
Required Attributes
Passionate about climate change.
Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
High level of attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team, as well as independently.
Ability to present ideas coherently and concisely.
A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Ability to work under pressure.
To prioritise effectively, working on multiple projects.
Self-motivated and self-starter to support and provide innovative ideas.
Able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
At Carbon Tracker we are keen to encourage applications from people underrepresented in Climate Change Analysis and the Finance Sector and we welcome people from diverse and varied backgrounds. Research has shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all the stated criteria. However, if you are passionate about the work we are doing and believe you can make a valuable contribution to our global work, please apply. We welcome applications from all, no matter your race, gender identity, age, disability, religion or belief, sexuality or ethnicity.
Package
GBP £30,000 to £35,000 plus 7% contribution to pension
25 days holiday including bank holidays with one extra day granted for service capped at 5
Private Health care
Discretionary bonus (funding and company performance dependent)
Complimentary Conduit Club Membership
Access to cycle to work scheme
Regular team socials & lunches
Internal Mental Health and DEI programmes
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Applicant information
Closing Date for applications is 31st January 2023
Please apply through our Careers page via the button below.
GDPR Disclaimer
Carbon Tracker will process any data provided in response to this open role for recruitment purposes only. We will hold personal data on candidates in our applicant tracking system which is fully compliant with current GDPR legislation until our open role is filled. We cannot state the exact time period for this because it varies role to role. The period is over when a candidate accepts our job offer and starts in the new role. When that period is over we will delete your data. You have the right to lodge a complaint about the way we handle your data with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) or you can contact us directly if you have any concerns you would like to discuss.