Location
Richmond, with a combination of onsite and home working. Applicants should be able to regularly travel to the Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.

Hours
Full Time. Requests for part-time, flexible working and job share will be considered, subject to operational needs.

Salary
£34,882 per annum, plus £10,105 contribution towards membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

About the Role
The National Archives (TNA) is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Grant Development Officer to support the development of grant-funded projects, partnerships and fellowships within the Research, Grants and Academic Engagement department. This department leads on research strategy and delivery, research impact and engagement, grant fundraising and philanthropy, management of external funding, and grant-making to the archives and GLAM sectors.

The Grant Development Officer will work closely with the Grant Development Manager, Head of Grant Development, and colleagues across TNA to support grant fundraising and enhance grant-winning capabilities. Responsibilities include managing multiple grant applications simultaneously, developing skills in grants administration, bid development, finance, and communication.

As a UKRI-accredited Independent Research Organisation, most grant proposals focus on research, but the portfolio also includes digitisation, capital infrastructure, public engagement, and learning projects. The postholder will collaborate with the Philanthropy team and The National Archives Trust, a registered charity supporting public engagement, education, and preservation of the collection.

The role also involves refreshing grant development communications for internal and external audiences to ensure staff and partners have the information needed to develop successful grant applications.

This position is part of a strategic priority to grow charitable and philanthropic funding, expand research income beyond arts and humanities, reach a broader range of funders nationally and internationally, and raise TNA’s profile through creative public engagement and learning programmes with national reach.

Experience
Graduate-level education or equivalent experience. Understanding of grant funding in the research and/or cultural heritage sectors. High level of numeracy for budgeting and financial processing. Prior experience of grants administration in academic or cultural heritage sectors is desirable.

About you
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including face-to-face, videoconference and written formats, with the ability to clearly explain information including financial details. Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage conflicting demands. Excellent team player with good coordination and interpersonal skills, able to build effective collaborative relationships and networks, and negotiate with clarity and diplomacy. Good judgement to know when to act independently or escalate issues. Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate record-keeping systems. Interest in arts, culture and heritage, and the work of The National Archives is desirable.

Qualifications
Graduate-level education or equivalent experience is essential. No specific formal qualifications beyond this are required, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are important.