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Salary: £34,000–40,000

Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Location: Central London / Hybrid (1-2 days in office /week)

Annual Leave: 25 days paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 28 days), plus an additional day for your birthday or key LGBTQI event and time off over the Christmas week.

Benefits:

  • 5% employer pension contributions,
  • £600 per year mental wellbeing support,
  • Enhanced parental leave (4 months full pay + 2 months at 50%)
  • Annual allowance for professional development and training

 

About the Role

Grant-making is central to GiveOut’s mission of growing giving to support LGBTQI human rights activism globally. As Senior Grant-Making Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our grant-making programme, ensuring we effectively channel resources to LGBTQI activist organisations worldwide.

Bringing a passion for and knowledge of international LGBTQI human rights, you will have the opportunity to deepen your skills in grant-making, gain insights into LGBTQI human rights movements worldwide, and build meaningful relationships with LGBTQI activists and organisations across the globe.

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Sector Expertise and Insights
    • Stay informed about developments in the LGBTQI movement and global LGBTQI rights.
    • Undertake occasional international travel to strengthen relationships and deepen understanding of partner activities.
  • Donor and Grant Partner Engagement
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with grant partners through regular communication and engagement.
    • Capture and share evidence and success stories from grant partners to engage and inspire GiveOut’s supporters.
    • Collaborate with colleagues to feed grant-making insights into impact reports and donor communications.
    • Represent GiveOut’s grant-making programme externally at events, including occasional evening engagements.
    • Coordinate logistics for grant partner engagements, including developing itineraries, supporting travel arrangements, and ensuring smooth communication with donors and other stakeholders.
  • Grant-Making Strategy and Programme Implementation
    • Help shape the design and execution of GiveOut’s grant-making programme 
    • Ensure GiveOut’s Grant-Making Policy and guidance remain up to date with best practices in grant-making and is responsive to the needs of the global LGBTQI movement.
    • Work with the Grant-Making Advisory Panel (GMAP) to identify and assess new grant partners, and coordinate annual GMAP meetings.
  • Grant Portfolio Development and Management
    • Develop an annual portfolio of grants, balancing renewals and new partnerships, and collaborate with the Executive Director to present to the Board for approval.
    • Conduct due diligence on grant partners, draft grant agreements, and manage payment processes.
    • Monitor and evaluate partnerships, coordinating narrative and financial reporting to track progress and impact.
    • Maintain and update the grant partner database to ensure accurate and up-to-date records.

 

What Success Looks Like

  • Strong, trusting relationships with existing and prospective grant partners.
  • A diverse and impactful grant portfolio that excites and inspires GiveOut’s supporters.
  • Robust due diligence processes and effective monitoring and evaluation practices.
  • A respected organisation with deep expertise in the global LGBTQI movement.
  • Engaging stories and evidence of impact that are shared effectively with donors and supporters.
  • An up-to-date, accurate grant partner database.

 

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience in grant-making or a related field such as social impact and development work, research and policy advocacy or program funding and administration within NGOs, government, charities or foundations.
  • Demonstrated commitment to or connection with the LGBTQI community.
  • Knowledge of global developments in LGBTQI rights and advocacy.
  • Proven experience in building and maintaining relationships, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
  • A proactive, motivated, and results-oriented approach, with a strong work ethic. 
  • A collaborative team player who actively contributes to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organisational culture, aligned with GiveOut’s vision and values.

 

Desirable Skills and Experience

  • Strong understanding of grant-making theory, processes, and best practices.
  • Experience with grants management databases and tools.
  • Experience monitoring and evaluating grant-funded programmes.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
  • Familiarity with Google Workspace tools (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Drive).

 

Why Join Us?

At GiveOut, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a tangible impact on global LGBTQI rights. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of LGBTQI philanthropy while working with a passionate and dedicated team.

 

Application Process

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to recruitment@giveout.org. Applications close on 11th September 2025. GiveOut is an equal opportunities employer.

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