Grants Lead
Employer: Eikon
Location: Flexible working, with occasional visits to Eikon’s New Haw office and locations across Surrey for meetings
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, full-time. Applications are also welcome from candidates seeking to work three, four or five days per week
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 FTE per annum depending on experience. For part-time appointments, the salary will be calculated pro-rated according to the agreed hours
Closing date: Wednesday 30th September @ 1000
-
Reports to
Head of Income Generation & Communications
Benefits
We offer a range of benefits to employees including:
5 weeks holiday a year plus Bank Holidays
Sick pay
Safeguarding training
Pension scheme – run by Aviva
Flexible working where role allows
Employee Assistance Programme
About The Eikon Charity
The Eikon Charity is one of Surrey’s leading charities supporting children and young people. We listen, we talk, and we help young people with the skills they need to live their best life. And we work with families and professionals to make sure everyone gets the support they need.
We are looking for people with passion and expertise to join us in continuing to be a leading provider of early intervention in Surrey.
The Eikon Charity is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and aims to provide a working environment that is free from unfair discrimination and will enable employees and volunteers to fulfil their personal potential.
Role description
To successfully lead the Grants team and raise voluntary income from a range of Grantmakers including Trusts, Foundations and local Government grant funders contributing to an overall team target of £1-million +. Working effectively with a grants team of three, and across the organisation, you will meet team annual targets of circa £675,000 through finding new opportunities, building excellent relationships with funders and managing the team effectively. This will lead to more young people reached by Eikon’s services.
Responsibilities
Income Generation
Lead responsibility for raising current annual team target of £675,000 for restricted and unrestricted income
Work to agreed metrices including an annual target of £220,000 – £250,000/year with a pipeline including statutory, national & regional grant funders (some being invite only).
Develop and lead networking plan (internal/external) to secure long-term grant and statutory funding opportunities to help increase financial income year on year.
Account Management
Lead a stewardship framework, ensuring excellent account management of funders across the team (including own portfolio)
Lead plans for the year, thinking creatively to develop new engagement opportunities such as panels, breakfast meetings and other events
Collaborate with other leads and managers in the team to maximise opportunities through relationships, for example Major Donors, Corporate partnerships and Individual Givers
Management
Line management two staff members (Senior Grants Fundraiser and Trust Fundraiser), creating a positive and supportive working culture supporting them to meet their targets
Lead on managing pipeline information on Donorfy, being able to pull reports for information and analysis including:
Provision of data and narrative for monthly team meetingsContribution to Board reporting with narrative and pipeline information
Quality and Standards
Ensure all staff and volunteers understand and deliver within Eikon’s safeguarding policies and practices when taking part in fundraising activities
Ensure all activities follow the relevant Fundraising Codes of Practice and Eikon’s Ethical Fundraising Policy
Prepare relevant Grant Agreements and contractual information
Carry out risk assessments for all activities for which you are responsible
Carry out required basic due diligence on new funders
Finance and Resources
Budget responsibility with authorisation up to agreed limits
Operate within organisational approved budgets, policies and procedures
Communications and Relationships
Work collaboratively with the Communications Lead to devise annual communications and marketing plans, ensuring Eikon is strategically positioned externally
Work collaboratively with service leads ensure new services developed meet funder needs and requirements
Strategy/transformation work
Lead on developing and delivering annual grants plan
Participating in a Leads network, contribute regularly to organisation matters including strategies, annual plans and budgeting.
Organisational requirements
Work within Eikon’s equal opportunities, health & safety, and safeguarding policies at all times
Understand and act when safeguarding issues need to be escalated
This is a flexible working role. You must be available to attend regular external meetings across Surrey and occasional meetings at Eikon’s New Haw office. Some meetings may take place outside normal working hours or at weekends.
Work co-operatively and under the management of The Eikon Charity staff to ensure the highest quality of delivery and support
Work within Eikon’s internal policies, safeguarding and data protection regulations
Be responsible for equipment/resources
To promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the working environment
How to apply
Eikon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process.
An offer of employment will be subject to an approved Enhanced DBS and Barring Disclosure.
The Eikon Charity is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and aims to provide a working environment which is free from unfair discrimination and will enable employees and volunteers to fulfil their personal potential.
Applications
As part of our Safer Recruitment Policy, we do not accept CVs.
If you are interested in applying for the role, please download the details (which includes the application form) using the button below and submit your information using the Apply now button.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th September @ 1000
Interviews will take place week commencing 5th October 2026
We do not provide feedback on applications.
We are happy to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates who attended an interview upon request.
The Work From Home Hub is dedicated to finding and sharing remote and hybrid job opportunities across the UK. The content available on theworkfromhomehub.co.uk is intended for general informational purposes only. While we strive to ensure the information provided is accurate and reliable, we make no guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of the information presented on our site.
Whether you are looking to change careers, advance in your current role, navigate workplace challenges, or return to work after a break, I can give you expert guidance and practical strategies to help you achieve your goals.
Visit Victoria-Hopkins.com for more information
This page may contain adverts for products and services tailored to those seeking homebased roles or already working remotely. These adverts help The Work From Home Hub source and share more job opportunities to our community. Support our mission - become a partner today.