VRF Grants Coordinator - St Martin-in--Fields Charity

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London. Consideration will be given to flexible working arrangements.

Main purpose of role:Carry out operational VRF (Vicar’s Relief Fund) tasks on a day to day basis, including assessing and processing new grant applications.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Process and evaluate grant applications received and, where necessary, obtain further information from applicants, applying good judgement and flexibility in the process
• Maintain user records through our grant management system (Flexi-Grant)
• Reply to correspondence in VRF inbox and telephone queries about the VRF
• Deal with all information in line with Data Protection (GDPR)
• Process return of grants, check and chase evidence submitted by grant recipients
• Process new user registrations
• Actively highlight if there are any concerns with VRF applications or the process for applying for a grant
• Liaise with Fluent Technology (who host Flexi-Grant) where necessary

Other activities

• Maintain a good working relationship with Charity Director, Frontline Network Team, Fundraising Team, St Martin-in-the-Fields Ltd staff, BBC Christmas Appeal volunteers and donors, and The Connection at St Martin’s staff
• Contribute relevant information, insights and expertise to the Team and the wider organisation, and take an active role in the development of the organisation’s life and effective functioning.
• To contribute, where necessary, to the development of the Charity and its initiatives, including but not limited to the VRF and the Frontline Network
• Perform any reasonable duties commensurate with this post to ensure the success of St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity

This is not an exhaustive description of the job. Aspects will change over time and the job holder is expected to contribute to its development and progression.