Bloomsbury Football Foundation uses the power of football to improve the lives of children and young people in London. Established as a charity in 2018, we work to support children and young people aged 4 to 18 through the provision of football activities, enabling them to live active lifestyles, and pursue their full potential.
Bloomsbury Football Foundation aims to ensure that every child can take part in our programmes – regardless of their ability to pay or play. We provide an experience and environment that is professional, competitive, and enjoyable for all players, coaches, and parents.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk of harm with whom we work, and we expect all our team to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we carry out basic disclosure checks on all employees and require all roles working directly with children, young people, and adults at risk of harm to have an enhanced DBS check. This post is subject to an extensive disclosure check.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of grant opportunities from Charitable Trusts and Foundations, with grant opportunities ranging from £5,000-£40,000
- Support on applications to grant-giving Charitable Trusts and Foundations for opportunities worth over £40,000
- Write compelling grant applications to grant-giving Charitable Trusts and Foundations
- Manage and maintain relationships with existing funders
- Report on the progress and delivery of both existing and new grants from Charitable Trusts and Foundations
- Work with the rest of the Fundraising team to achieve Fundraising targets in line with the charity’s 5-year strategy
About you
Essential skills, experience and knowledge required
Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language. They should have strong organisational skills, including time management and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects with deadlines simultaneously. Candidates must also have experience working collaboratively in an office environment and enjoy working with others.
Experience of the charity sector is desired, but not necessary. An understanding of the social impact football can have on the lives of young people is essential.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s-level degree or equivalent
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills and a good eye for detail
Benefits
- Ongoing internal and external CPD.
- Be a part of a growing organisation.
- Opportunity to increase salary and grow your role.
- Central London office (Camden Market) with free gym membership.
- Regular staff socials.
- Potential to get free tickets to Premier League, WSL, FA Cup, League Cup, and Champions League football matches.
- 5 days of paid training leave per year.
- Cost covered for relevant training.
Application process
- Apply with CV and Cover letter
- Task
- First interview (Online, 20 mins)
- Final interview (Panel, in person, 30 mins)
