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.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

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 https://apply.workable.com/carbon-tracker/?lng=en
• Carbon Tracker can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.