Grants Manager
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £36,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | SW7 2RL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Victoria and Albert Museum |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAM1124033 |
Summary
We are seeking a Grants Manager to join the V&A’s successful Development Department.
Reporting to the Senior Grants Manager, the Grants Manager will have experience of working with trusts and foundations, preferably in a museum or arts environment; researching and identifying new funding opportunities; and excellent written and oral communication skills.
You will help to maximise income from grant-giving bodies by working closely with the Head of Grants and Senior Grants Manager to research, cultivate and assist with successful grant applications to charitable trusts, foundations and public-sector bodies.
You will manage your own portfolio of small-medium trusts and foundations, take responsibility for ensuring records are accurate, and support the overall administration of the Grants team as necessary.
Importantly, you will develop close working relationships with colleagues in Development and across the V&A to ensure the success of the Grants team.
Reporting to the Senior Grants Manager, the Grants Manager will have experience of working with trusts and foundations, preferably in a museum or arts environment; researching and identifying new funding opportunities; and excellent written and oral communication skills.
You will help to maximise income from grant-giving bodies by working closely with the Head of Grants and Senior Grants Manager to research, cultivate and assist with successful grant applications to charitable trusts, foundations and public-sector bodies.
You will manage your own portfolio of small-medium trusts and foundations, take responsibility for ensuring records are accurate, and support the overall administration of the Grants team as necessary.
Importantly, you will develop close working relationships with colleagues in Development and across the V&A to ensure the success of the Grants team.
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