StreetGames is a fast-moving and innovative national charity with a sector-leading reputation for delivering sport and physical activity on the doorstep of underserved communities.
Our aim is to help young people and communities enjoy lives that are healthier, safer, and more successful through sport and physical activity.
To do that, we work with community organisations to engage young people from lower socio-economic groups through sport and physical activity at the right time, in the right place, at the right price, in the right style, and through the right people.
About the role
Working with the Grants & Network Manager, the post-holder will help manage the StreetGames Grant Management System (GMS) and will support the distribution of investment that StreetGames provides to its network of Community Partners.
The role involves the administration of the contractual elements of all StreetGames funded programmes and interventions ensuring that necessary compliance and monitoring requirements are fulfilled by delivery partners. The post holder will report to the Intervention Support Manager.
The post-holder will work collaboratively with Project Managers/Programme Leads, Network Support Leads and other StreetGames colleagues to ensure that StreetGames provides an excellent service to the network of community sport providers that is efficient, well-managed and customer centric.
More information about the role, including duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached candidate pack.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive administrator, with experience of working in grants management systems, who will be committed to deliver high quality support in a busy office environment. You will be confident using a range of IT systems and Microsoft Office applications, with strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and financial information accurately. You will possess excellent communication and customer service skills, enabling you to build positive relationships with colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
A more detailed breakdown of the experience, skills and knowledge required for this role can be found in the attached candidate pack.
No candidate will meet every single desired requirement. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!
StreetGames is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and is responsible for ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer or member receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religious belief, class or social background, sexual preference or political belief.
StreetGames is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
We guarantee an interview to candidates with disabilities (as defined in the 2010 Equality Act) who meet the minimum shortlisting criteria in the advertised person specification.
Applying for the role
Please use the application form to submit your CV and cover letter, detailing your suitability for this role.
Alternatively, you can email your CV, covering letter and Equal Opportunities Form to people@streetgames.org, quoting GRANTS & NTWRK ADMIN in the subject line
If you require any additional support applying for this role, please contact people@streetgames.org and we will try to accommodate any reasonable requests.
If you have any questions relating to the role, or would like an informal chat, this can be arranged by contacting:
Craig Mathie – craig.mathie@streetgames.org
If you know you will be unavailable on the interview dates, please state this in your cover letter.