Grants Administrator

Grants Administrator Portsmouth £23,500 – £26,500 Permanent About the Role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an organised and proactive Grants Administrator to join a busy Grants team in Portsmouth. Reporting to the Senior Grants Officer, you will provide high-quality administrative support across a range of grant programmes, helping to ensure applications and awards are processed efficiently and that applicants, stakeholders and beneficiaries receive a professional and responsive service. This is a varied administrative position involving customer contact, database management, application processing, reporting and general coordination. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing a range of tasks, maintaining accurate records and working to deadlines while providing a high level of customer service. Key Responsibilities As Grants Administrator, your responsibilities will include: * Acting as an initial point of contact for grant applicants and potential applicants, responding to enquiries by telephone, email and face-to-face. * Monitoring and administering grant applications through online portals and internal grants management systems. * Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring information is entered correctly and consistently. * Providing administrative support for grant-related workshops, events and stakeholder activities. * Assisting with the administration of individual grants, including preparing case files, correspondence and supporting documentation. * Organising meetings, preparing agendas and meeting papers, arranging hospitality and accurately recording minutes and decisions. * Producing reports and assisting with the preparation of statistics, data and graphical information using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office 365 applications. * Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including funded organisations and beneficiaries. * Supporting the wider Grants team with general administration and ensuring grant processes are delivered efficiently and effectively. * Ensuring enquiries and applications are dealt with promptly and professionally throughout the grant process. About You We are looking for an organised and detail-focused administrator who enjoys working with people and is confident managing a varied workload. You will ideally have previous experience within an administrative or coordination position and be comfortable working with databases, Microsoft Office and detailed records. The successful candidate will have: * Previous experience in an administrative or coordination role. * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. * Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. * Confident written and verbal communication skills. * Good customer service skills and the ability to deal professionally with a range of enquiries. * Experience working with databases and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. * Experience supporting meetings, preparing documentation and taking minutes would be advantageous. * The ability to handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately. * An understanding of, or genuine empathy with, the Armed Forces community and the support available to serving personnel, veterans and their families. Benefits The organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: * Hybrid working * Enhanced annual leave * Private medical insurance * Life assurance * Employee Assistance Programme * 7% employer pension contribution * Salary sacrifice pension scheme * Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay * Cycle to Work scheme * Free access to the on-site fitness centre * On-site parking Apply now or call Lynsey at Key Recruitment for more information