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Location
England | United Kingdom
Job description
This is an opportunity for a professional, proactive and motivated individual, with meticulous attention to detail, to work within a small team (7) at an exciting time in QEST’s evolution.
The Application and Grants Manager’s primary responsibility is to administer and manage the application process for the twice-yearly Scholarship, Emerging Maker and Apprenticeship Grant Programmes. This is an office-based role. Read the full job description here: Responsibilities The role will include (but not limited to): Managing and administering the application process for Scholarships, Emerging Makers and Apprenticeships; processing applications and coordinating with the 30 skills advisors for on-line assessments and in-person interviews. Liaising with applicants throughout the process, providing guidance and advice on their applications and working with the Programmes Assistant to respond to enquiries via email/phone. Liaising with successful applicants, ensuring completion of Finance Plans, Terms and Conditions; and on-boarding to the Cockpit Professional Development Programme. Managing the online assessment process in Salesforce and Formassembly, liaising with CRM developers where necessary. Maintaining accurate records and data on Salesforce, including managing dashboards, and reporting and analysing data as required for monitoring purposes Working with the Communications Manager to ensure that the grant/programme information and guidelines are up to date; and ensuring that the programmes are promoted to a diverse pool of potential applicants. Regularly reviewing and improving the application process; and of grant monitoring, contributing to impact reporting for the charity and for its donors. Supporting QEST in its commitment to achieving greater Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by monitoring and reporting on application data. Person specification Previous experience in a similar role - ideally within an arts/craft/education environment Significant database experience (Salesforce desirable), highly computer literate, with strong Excel and MS Office skills. Organised and methodical, with meticulous attention to detail Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to liaise with a wide range of individuals - applicants, alumni, trustees, skills assessors Ability to work effectively within a small team, as well as independently Self-motivated with a pro-active, can-do attitude and ability to use initiative HOW TO APPLY Please include a CV and supporting statement, ensuring that you align your supporting statement with the job description and person specification. We have provided this information online so that it is as accessible as possible. However, if you need this information in a different format, please email [email protected] We particularly welcome applications from candidates who consider themselves under-represented in the arts, crafts or education sectors. Please submit your CV and supporting statement by 5pm on Monday, 18 March to [email protected] We prefer applications to be emailed but if you wish to submit a paper application, please send to Louise Rains at QEST, 1 Buckingham Place, London SW1E 6HR. Interviews, preferably in-person, will take place on Friday, 22 March. Please note that you will only be contacted if you are invited for interview.Job tags
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