THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
We are recruiting for three Funding Officers, one permanent and two 12-month fixed term contract roles to join our Funding team in Wales. Please put in your supporting statement which role you would like to be considered for. You will join our friendly team and work alongside our colleagues in Wales and across the UK. Depending on your location and preference, you can work from home or a combination of home working and office working in our Newtown or Cardiff offices. As a funding officer you will assess requests for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making. By working closely with people and communities, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference. You will be responsible for supporting local people and communities across Wales, and have a strong understanding of our vision, being able to adapt your approach to the wishes of the people you are working with. You ll also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals. You will be responsible for the pipeline of projects, understanding and responding to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback, and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. Funding Officers will ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact. Interview Date: Week commencing 15th June 2026 Location: Wales (Cardiff/ Newtown) Hybrid working (a combination of office working, home working and working in community). We are open to a conversation on flexible working and job share. We will be hosting a briefing session on Thursday 14th May, 12pm . To register for the session or to ask any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team. If you would like an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact the recruitment team. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application. Essential criteria Ability to analyse information, including financial data and project plans in order to make written funding recommendations to decision-makers. Understanding of strengths-based approaches to working with people and communities across Wales. Remain calm under pressure and handle multiple and competing priorities, supporting others when needed. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, community organisations and other stakeholders at various levels. Desirable criteria Understanding of great customer service. Knowledge of the wider funding context. Ability to learn from our funded projects and share that learning for the benefit of the wider organisation. Confident in presenting to external audiences. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
May 05, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for three Funding Officers, one permanent and two 12-month fixed term contract roles to join our Funding team in Wales. Please put in your supporting statement which role you would like to be considered for. You will join our friendly team and work alongside our colleagues in Wales and across the UK. Depending on your location and preference, you can work from home or a combination of home working and office working in our Newtown or Cardiff offices. As a funding officer you will assess requests for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making. By working closely with people and communities, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference. You will be responsible for supporting local people and communities across Wales, and have a strong understanding of our vision, being able to adapt your approach to the wishes of the people you are working with. You ll also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals. You will be responsible for the pipeline of projects, understanding and responding to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback, and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. Funding Officers will ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact. Interview Date: Week commencing 15th June 2026 Location: Wales (Cardiff/ Newtown) Hybrid working (a combination of office working, home working and working in community). We are open to a conversation on flexible working and job share. We will be hosting a briefing session on Thursday 14th May, 12pm . To register for the session or to ask any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team. If you would like an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact the recruitment team. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application. Essential criteria Ability to analyse information, including financial data and project plans in order to make written funding recommendations to decision-makers. Understanding of strengths-based approaches to working with people and communities across Wales. Remain calm under pressure and handle multiple and competing priorities, supporting others when needed. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, community organisations and other stakeholders at various levels. Desirable criteria Understanding of great customer service. Knowledge of the wider funding context. Ability to learn from our funded projects and share that learning for the benefit of the wider organisation. Confident in presenting to external audiences. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMUNITY FUND
Cardiff, South Glamorgan
We are recruiting for a permanent Funding Officer to join our Funding team in Wales. The ability to communicate in Welsh fluently and confidently is essential for this role. You will join our friendly team and work alongside our colleagues in Wales and across the UK. Depending on your location and preference, you can work from home or a combination of home working and office working in our Newtown or Cardiff offices. As a funding officer you will assess requests for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making. By working closely with people and communities, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference. You will be responsible for supporting local people and communities across Wales, and have a strong understanding of our vision, being able to adapt your approach to the wishes of the people you are working with. You ll also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals. You will be responsible for the pipeline of projects, understanding and responding to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback, and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. Funding Officers will ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact. Interview Date: Week commencing 15th June 2026 Location: Wales (Cardiff/ Newtown) Hybrid working (a combination of office working, home working and working in community). We are open to a conversation on flexible working and job share. We will be hosting a briefing session on Thursday 14th May, 12pm. To register for the session or to ask any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team. If you would like an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact the recruitment team. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application. Essential criteria Ability to analyse information, including financial data and project plans in order to make written funding recommendations to decision-makers. Understanding of strengths-based approaches to working with people and communities across Wales. Remain calm under pressure and handle multiple and competing priorities, supporting others when needed. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, community organisations and other stakeholders at various levels. The ability to communicate in Welsh fluently (spoken and written). Desirable criteria Understanding of great customer service and being confident in presenting to external audiences. Knowledge of the wider funding context. Ability to learn from our funded projects and share that learning for the benefit of the wider organisation. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
May 05, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting for a permanent Funding Officer to join our Funding team in Wales. The ability to communicate in Welsh fluently and confidently is essential for this role. You will join our friendly team and work alongside our colleagues in Wales and across the UK. Depending on your location and preference, you can work from home or a combination of home working and office working in our Newtown or Cardiff offices. As a funding officer you will assess requests for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making. By working closely with people and communities, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference. You will be responsible for supporting local people and communities across Wales, and have a strong understanding of our vision, being able to adapt your approach to the wishes of the people you are working with. You ll also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals. You will be responsible for the pipeline of projects, understanding and responding to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback, and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. Funding Officers will ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact. Interview Date: Week commencing 15th June 2026 Location: Wales (Cardiff/ Newtown) Hybrid working (a combination of office working, home working and working in community). We are open to a conversation on flexible working and job share. We will be hosting a briefing session on Thursday 14th May, 12pm. To register for the session or to ask any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team. If you would like an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact the recruitment team. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application. Essential criteria Ability to analyse information, including financial data and project plans in order to make written funding recommendations to decision-makers. Understanding of strengths-based approaches to working with people and communities across Wales. Remain calm under pressure and handle multiple and competing priorities, supporting others when needed. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, community organisations and other stakeholders at various levels. The ability to communicate in Welsh fluently (spoken and written). Desirable criteria Understanding of great customer service and being confident in presenting to external audiences. Knowledge of the wider funding context. Ability to learn from our funded projects and share that learning for the benefit of the wider organisation. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Funding Officer - FTC until March 2027 We are looking for a Funding Officer to cover areas across London; however the role may also include working across different areas of the patch. The role will join a passionate, vibrant and friendly team and be part of ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places locally. You ll be part of the North and East London team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of 6 other Funding Officers, that sits within the wider team of London, South East and East. LSE & E is one of the largest teams in the Fund and distributes over £130m annually. The team is committed to learning and impact, and the role offers a chance to gain insight into and learn from the fantastic work communities are doing on the ground and how this can be used to help others. As part of our funding team, you will assess applications for funding and manage grants from our Reaching Communities programme. You will use your local knowledge and experience, and the experience of our grant holders and local stakeholders, to ensure we are making the best decisions on the grants we make. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference. You will gain an understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding programmes. You will be responsible for your own caseload; liaise with grant recipients, visit projects, identify and manage risks, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact. You will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our applicants and grant holders by providing advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. You may come from a voluntary sector background - many of our colleagues do, but we are also very open to transferrable skills from any and all backgrounds. Just reach out to us for an initial conversation if you re unsure. Interview details: Date: 14th and 18th May 2026 Format: Virtual Location: Mobile: London We will be hosting a briefing session on: Friday, 24th April 2026 at 12:30 pm . To register or ask any questions, please email the recruitment team. Any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application. Essential Experience working in the voluntary sector with an understanding of issues communities face. Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at several different levels. Ability to absorb a wide range of information including financial health and make judgement-based decisions with confidence. Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes. Values-driven and passionate about the Fund s purpose, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Demonstrable experience of using initiative to manage competing priorities and deadlines with a can-do attitude, while proactively supporting colleagues to meet deadlines through practical cover (e.g., triage, clear handovers, sharing tools/templates, or co-working on complex tasks) and continuing to deliver own responsibilities to a high standard. Ability to assess a high volume of applications and manage a caseload; analyse accounts and numerical data; write reports, challenge when appropriate and manage risk. Desirable criteria Be responsive to emerging issues and trends which impact on your work, the work of your team, or the Fund. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
Funding Officer - FTC until March 2027 We are looking for a Funding Officer to cover areas across London; however the role may also include working across different areas of the patch. The role will join a passionate, vibrant and friendly team and be part of ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places locally. You ll be part of the North and East London team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of 6 other Funding Officers, that sits within the wider team of London, South East and East. LSE & E is one of the largest teams in the Fund and distributes over £130m annually. The team is committed to learning and impact, and the role offers a chance to gain insight into and learn from the fantastic work communities are doing on the ground and how this can be used to help others. As part of our funding team, you will assess applications for funding and manage grants from our Reaching Communities programme. You will use your local knowledge and experience, and the experience of our grant holders and local stakeholders, to ensure we are making the best decisions on the grants we make. By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference. You will gain an understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding programmes. You will be responsible for your own caseload; liaise with grant recipients, visit projects, identify and manage risks, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact. You will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our applicants and grant holders by providing advice and feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. You may come from a voluntary sector background - many of our colleagues do, but we are also very open to transferrable skills from any and all backgrounds. Just reach out to us for an initial conversation if you re unsure. Interview details: Date: 14th and 18th May 2026 Format: Virtual Location: Mobile: London We will be hosting a briefing session on: Friday, 24th April 2026 at 12:30 pm . To register or ask any questions, please email the recruitment team. Any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team. How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application. Essential Experience working in the voluntary sector with an understanding of issues communities face. Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at several different levels. Ability to absorb a wide range of information including financial health and make judgement-based decisions with confidence. Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes. Values-driven and passionate about the Fund s purpose, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. Demonstrable experience of using initiative to manage competing priorities and deadlines with a can-do attitude, while proactively supporting colleagues to meet deadlines through practical cover (e.g., triage, clear handovers, sharing tools/templates, or co-working on complex tasks) and continuing to deliver own responsibilities to a high standard. Ability to assess a high volume of applications and manage a caseload; analyse accounts and numerical data; write reports, challenge when appropriate and manage risk. Desirable criteria Be responsive to emerging issues and trends which impact on your work, the work of your team, or the Fund. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed. We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
