Global Witness must be able to continue to confront corruption and the systems that enable it. We’re recruiting a Grants Manager to raise funds for our critical work.
About us
For over 25 years, Global Witness has fought to end environmental and human rights abuses driven by political and corporate elites. Through bold and hard-hitting investigations, campaigning, and advocacy, we have catalysed change across the world to challenge the systems that enable these harms.
Our work is needed now more than ever.
We are facing a crisis: the climate is being destroyed and civic freedoms are deteriorating. Rampant abuse of power is pushing the world to breaking point as Governments and Big Corporations all too often go unchecked in their exploitation of our planet and its people.
For us to succeed, we need to embody the principles we fight for. We continue to strive for greater cohesion, solidarity, and inclusion internally and across civil society. We stay ahead of the curve by learning from allies and other social and political movements that share our mission.
Only together can we protect one another and the planet to build a better, more just future.
About the role
As Grants Manager you’ll be working within a proactive and enthusiastic team, contributing to our ambitious fundraising targets by identifying and cultivating trust and statutory fundraising opportunities.
You’ll develop long term relationships with our current funders, with a focus on proactively seeking opportunities to diversify your portfolio. You’ll be key to increasing our profile and income within fundraising advocacy environments.
Finally, you’ll be writing inspiring and successful applications to both UK and international prospects.
About you
You’ll bring your knowledge of successful cultivation of prospective and existing funders to maximise funding opportunities, along with your essential networking skills to bring Global Witness to the attention of donors.
Your proven track record in securing significant grants from trust and statutory donors will be key for this role, as well as your ability to provide account management and provide ongoing support to donors.
You’ll be an excellent collaborator, internally and externally, ensuring a smooth fundraising cycle across teams. Finally, your ability to write persuasively and brilliant grant applications will be crucial.
Working for us
Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington DC, and Brussels. We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity.
We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 25 days annual leave (excl. Bank Holidays), private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements.
This role is based in London and therefore to be considered for this role you must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. **
How to apply
If you are ready to make an application, please email recruitmentcampagins@globalwitness.org with the following information:
- Your CV (no more than three sides)
- A supporting statement (no more than two pages) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the skills, knowledge and behaviour criteria
- Email Subject: Grants Manager
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make any reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.
This is clearly an extraordinary time, but we are committed to making the process as easy as possible for you. Someone from the Global Witness interview panel will contact shortlisted candidates prior to the interview and introduce themselves.