Grants and Funding Officer
Emploi Royaume-Uni
Titre du poste : Grants and Funding Officer
Entreprise : The National Archives
Description du poste : Contract type: Fixed term appointment until 31st December 2027Closing date: Monday 16th June 2025 at midnightThe National Archives (TNA) is the official archive of the UK government and for England and Wales, and makes a vast collection of historical records dating back over 1,000 years available to the public. TNA is also an Independent Research Organisation (IRO), cultural heritage institution, and a grant funder for the archives sector across the UK.We are currently working on grant-funded projects worth over £15 million, and will disburse over £2 million of funding to the archives sector in 2025-26.The Grants and Funding Officer sits within The National Archives’ Research, Grants and Academic Engagement Department, the central locus for our:
- Research strategy and delivery
- Research impact, culture and engagement
- Grant fundraising, including in our capacity as an Independent Research Organisation
- Management and assurance of external funding
- Grant-making to the archives and GLAM sectors
The postholder will work as a key member of this growing and vibrant department of around 25 people.The Grants and Funding Officer is responsible for a range of tasks across The National Archives’ grants portfolio, both payable and receivable.The postholder will develop a wide range of skills, suitable for future roles within the Civil Service, at grant funders, or in the cultural and research sectors. Working with a number of researchers and strategic leads across our organisation, you will gain experience in grants administration, project management, finance and communication. The postholder will be provided with the training and development needed for the role, including membership of ARMA (the Association of Research Managers and Administrators).You will have strong numerate, organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to balance competing demands and prioritise tasks effectively. A can-do attitude, and a willingness to learn new skills and work as part of a team, are more important than specific experience.Within the beautiful surroundings of Kew, a 10-minute walk from Underground and Overground stations, TNA boasts a collegial working environment and the excellent Civil Service benefits package. This includes flexible working, an on-site gym, wellbeing resources and an opportunity to join a Civil Service Pension Scheme. Putting people at the forefront of our organisation, we are committed to enabling professional development and training for all our colleagues.This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.For full details and to apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button on this page.£32,731 to £36,701 per annum
Salaire attendu : £32731 – 36701 per year
Localisation : Kew, Greater London
Date du poste : Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:15:38 GMT
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