Executive Officers

Are you a confident communicator who enjoys working with people? Do you see potential in ideas as well as the challenges? Are you passionate about your community? We are looking for Executive Officers to join our newly created regional teams to ensure that our funding responds to what matters to communities. You will provide administrative support to the team, ensuring they can be effective and maximise time in communities. About us The Big Lottery Fund is the largest community funder in the UK. Last year we distributed more than £700 million to over 13,000 projects. We believe strong, vibrant communities are built and renewed by the people living in them. Communities come in all shapes and sizes, and National Lottery funding is there for everyone. We focus on supporting charities, community groups and people with great ideas, local or national, large or small, which will create opportunities for people to improve their lives. We aim to work with people flexibly and on their terms; improving the ways we engage with communities; and building new partnerships with other funders, charities and individuals. We are changing the way we work in England by improving our grant-making and moving closer to the communities we fund. We are looking for diverse and talented people who share our values and are passionate about making a difference to people and communities by advancing equalities and funding great ideas that matter to communities. About the role Executive Officers are responsible for supporting effective grant-making in a particular region and helping to ensure that our grant holders have an excellent experience of the Fund. Youll be part of a team, led by a Head of Regional Funding and comprised of a number of Funding Managers and Funding Officers. You will report into the Head of Regional Funding and be based in the regional office. Youll support the team by taking responsibility for a range of activities including: Diary management for the Head of Regional Funding Organising and minuting regular team meetings Booking travel and accommodation Helping to organise internal and external events General administrative and facilities support You will work closely with Executive Officers in other regions to coordinate activity and to ensure a consistent quality of service across all regions. You will be responsible for capturing information from our applicants and grant holders throughout the funding process and organising communications to ensure excellent customer service. About you We are looking for people who are passionate about making a difference through our funding. You will have: Excellent organisational skills Strong attention to detail Good communication skills, verbal and written Good IT skills Ability to plan, and proactively manage competing demands Experience of working in a customer facing role and working in a team Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sensitivity For you We seek to develop our staff and offer a wide range of personal development opportunities. We offer a wide range of generous benefits including: Generous annual leave and company pension scheme Flexible working to support staff with their work/life balance, taking into account things such as caring responsibilities, worship and attendance at religious festivals Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave Childcare vouchers Season ticket and cycle to work loans Paid volunteering leave We are an equal opportunities employer and celebrate the diversity of our staff. We positively encourage applications from individuals regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also offer opportunities for part-time employment. We welcome applicants who can speak a second language. About applying To apply online and further details about the role, our application process, the Funds work, and our range of excellent benefits, please visit www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/jobs Closing date: 12 November 2017 (11.59pm) Interview date: Weeks commencing 27 November and 4 December 2017