Rotherham Federation are seeking an experienced Community Grants Officer to support Rotherham communities to grow and develop, building the confidence of local people to strengthen their communities.
Salary: £30,257 per annum
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Contract: 12-month fixed term (initially)
Location: Across Rotherham Borough
Responsible to: Community Grants Project Manager
About the Role
The Community Grants Support Officer will play a key role in supporting community groups through every stage of the grants process – from developing ideas and applying for funding, to delivering, monitoring, and evaluating their projects.
- Provide 1:1 support to groups applying for small grants, including eligibility guidance and application support.
- Recruit, train, and develop a resident-led grants panel.
- Deliver workshops, outreach sessions, and information events to promote funding opportunities.
- Support funded groups to manage their projects, monitor progress, and stay within budget.
- Collect monitoring information, case studies and evidence of impact.
- Build strong relationships with local partners and networks.
- Maintain accurate records of applications, funded projects and outcomes.
About You
- Experience supporting community groups or delivering community-based projects.
- Knowledge of grant processes including budgeting, eligibility and monitoring.
- Strong time-management and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
- Confidence in communicating with residents, partners and voluntary sector organisations.
- Ability to prepare simple budgets and summarise monitoring information.
- Commitment to inclusion, community empowerment and high-quality service delivery.
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work across the borough.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends.
- Full clean driving license and access to a car.
- Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply
For further details and to request an application pack, please contact: Sarah Fletcher on 07538 625113 or email sarah.fletcher@rotherfed.org
Closing date for applications: Monday 6th July 2026 @10am
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 9th July 2026