Grants and Programmes Manager

Hrs: Full-time (37.5 hrs/week). Open to job share. Hybrid, 60% office-based 
Reports to: Head of Grants and Impact 
Line Management Reports: Grants Assistant(s)  
Contract: Permanent 
Application Closing Date: Midnight, February 13th  

About Make Some Noise 
Make Some Noise (MSN) is a dynamic charity that amplifies small charities' voices and addresses major societal issues. We've raised £25m+ for 440+ UK charities since 2014, focusing on shelter, health, loneliness, and life skills. Through Grants and our grants-plus learning programme, we ensure sustained positive impact. Committed to equality and transparency, MSN collaborates with Global to fundraise for and support vital community work. With plans for innovative grant-making in 2024 and beyond, we empower small charities nationwide, led by a dedicated team of 20 individuals based in London's Leicester Square office. 

Overview of job 
We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join MSN as the Grants and Programmes Manager. You will manage an active fundraising portfolio of £5+ million, strengthen our grants-plus learning initiatives, and lead our impact measurement activities. You will support our income generation by collaborating with stakeholders to integrate charities into fundraising activities, and partnership opportunities. You will bring charity stories to Global’s broadcasting platforms by being their champion and lead on charity input during our annual Make Some Noise Day. You will safeguard sensitivities sensibly and provide support to the charities throughout their partnership with us.  
 
Join us during this crucial phase of the charity's expansion as we enter a thrilling new chapter. Take a central role in managing, enhancing, and developing the Grants function as an integral team member. This period marks a pivotal moment with a fresh strategy, increased ownership, and broader impact throughout the organisation. The role is dynamic, with shifting priorities and focuses throughout the year, which are outlined below.  
 

3 best things about the job 

You’ll make a significant difference to small charities and directly contribute to their success and sustainability, enabling them to create a positive impact on the communities they serve. 

You’ll work with some of the biggest radio stations and a range of teams across Global’s portfolio to help celebrate the incredible impact of small charities and Make Some Noise support. 

You will join a highly passionate, collaborative, and supportive organisation. 
 

Measures of success – In the first few months, you would have: 

Built strong relationships across the Charity and Global and start to build relationships with the grantees.  

Become familiar with all charities supported by Make Some Noise Appeal and our funding portfolio of live grants. 

Learned the in-house grant-making policies, systems and processes and used your skills and knowledge to think through how these could be improved for our future strategy. 

Understand how your role contributes to fundraising activities, including our annual Make Some Noise Day Appeal. 

Actively engaged as a member of the Management Team, contributing to the implementation and delivery of our new strategy and business plans. 

Responsibilities of the role 

Leadership and Line Management 

• Creating positive relationships with your Make Some Noise colleagues, as well as other internal and external stakeholders, to collaborate effectively, share knowledge, insight, and evidence. 
• Support the Head of Grants and Impact in the development and operational implementation of the Make Some Noise Grants and impact strategy, growing and reviewing where needed to add value, depth and implement learning. 
• Maintain compliance and adherence with all processes to ensure effective, clear and high-standard participatory grant-making practices.  
• Keep up to date with relevant sector knowledge and experience and represent Global’s Make Some Noise at events where applicable. 
• Manage and lead the delivery of organisational projects, ensuring delivery to time and budget. 
• Provide leadership and effective performance management of direct report(s) with agreed objectives and development plans in place to enable them to excel and grow in their roles.  
• Contribute to a collaborative, supportive and open culture within the grants team, ensuring grantees are well supported. 
   

Grants-Plus Management and Operations 

• Support the Head of Grants and Impact in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of the Global’s Make Some Noise grant programme, effectively managing steps in the grant-making cycle.  
• Manage the delivery of £2.5mil+ grants budget per year, embedding a culture of transparency, equity, and fair scrutiny. 
• Lead on grant management casework and act as a key point of contact for charities throughout their involvement with MSN. 
• Support the planning, testing and implementation of new grant-making programmes, and value-adding propositions. 
• Help to innovate and deliver the Global’s Make Some Noise training programme for small charities, working with Global staff and external providers to provide meaningful learning and networking opportunities for charities. 
• Support the Head of Grants and Impact in using the charity’s resources efficiently and effectively to ensure that our financial resources are demonstrably used for the benefit of our target audience and charitable objectives. 
• Lead ownership of charity content on our website – including copywriting case studies, stories, stats, as well as charity application information. 
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the role. 
   

Story-telling, Campaign and Income Integration 

• Lead the coordination and fulfilment of programming with powerful storytelling opportunities for Global Brands during Make Some Noise Day, other Appeals and throughout the year to highlight the difference we make - matching supported charities to fundraising and awareness opportunities, including for broadcast, live radio interviews, outdoor, social media and internal comms. 
• Collaborate with the fundraising and partnerships teams with funding proposals, programmes, and partnership opportunities, contributing to external pitches, applications and funding bids. 
• Project manage and oversee audio and filming opportunities for grantee storytelling opportunities, and ensure good processes and policies are in place to support participants in broadcast, challenge, and fundraising opportunities. 
• Lead on wider Global engagement, particularly editorial teams on the charity selection and engagement process. 

Impact and evaluation         

• Ensure accurate record management practices to manage monitoring and impact measurement activities for effective grant-making performance, identifying where improvements can be made.  
• Support with implementation of more robust grant monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment and reporting, both at grantee level and internal/management reports. 
• Contribute learning, insight and evidence gained through our grant-making activities to the wider Make Some Noise Team and Global organisation to ensure appropriate strategic focus and continuous improvement. 
• Support colleagues to interpret data analytics to ensure income generation activities are data and insight-led.  
   

What we expect from you 

• A proactive attitude and the ability to work to a high level of independence as part of a collaborative and supportive team. 
• Experienced in managing the delivery of social impact funding, including programme development, and funding cycle process management, monitoring, and evaluation. 
• Familiarity with evaluation approaches and frameworks, and experience in analysing and communicating insights gained from data, understanding, and sharing impact with varied audiences. 
• Practised in developing, implementing, improving, and maintaining effective operational policies and procedures within not-for-profits. 
• Financial literacy, with demonstrable experience in financial review and risk assessment of funding proposals/bids, as well as experience in project budget management. 
• Strong presentation and communication skills in oral and written form. 
• An understanding of the voluntary sector across the UK, including the range of organisations, activities undertaken and funding context. 
• Able to thrive in a multi-faceted role, be well-organised, able to prioritise, and manage a busy and varied workload. 
• Practical know-how of developing capacity-building learning and development opportunities and community coordination. 
• Detailed and specifics orientated with a commitment to precision and thoroughness.  
• Proficiency in working collaboratively with others on shared strategic, income-generating, and operational goals, managing expectations, resources, and assets efficiently.  
• Proficiency in the use of digital systems (incl.: Salesforce, Form Assembly, and MIRO) and Microsoft Office applications. 
   

What you can expect from us 

• Respect for the individuality, uniqueness, and value of each person with whom we work. 
• Personalised onboarding plan and support, IT, and other necessary work equipment, ensuring seamless integration into the MSN team. 
• Enjoy the camaraderie of a team that is both enjoyable and goal-orientated, fostering a workplace with driven colleagues who are committed to a supportive work environment. 
• The perks of a generous benefits package and commitment to your overall wellbeing and job satisfaction. 
• A team committed to your personal and professional development, ensuring your growth and success in the MSN team. 

Everyone is welcome at Global   
Just like our media and entertainment platforms are for everyone, so are our workplaces. We know that we can’t possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people and that’s why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We believe that differences will set us apart, so no matter what you look like, where you come from or what your favourite radio station is, we want to hear from you.   

Although we cannot make guarantees, we welcome conversations about flexible working for all roles at Global.