We are looking for an enthusiastic administrator to actively assist in the day to day operation of Kent Community Foundation (KCF) to ensure it continues to meet local community need and the requirements and wishes of our donors/funders. The role more specifically involves administration duties involved with processing grant applications and managing donor funds.

Closing date 8th April, for interviews 24th & 25th April.

Applications must be a personal statement of no more than 500 words stating why you believe you are suitable for the job with reference to the job description, accompanied by your CV.

Main Responsibilities:

First point of contact for applicants
Undertake due diligence checks on allocated applications
Undertake assessment on allocated applications
Production of record sheets/synopses and other fund panel documentation
Attending fund panels/visits as required
Post panel actions (as identified with fund manager)
Organising KCF promotional events for voluntary sector
Maintaining our database including data entry, running reports etc.
Managing end of grant monitoring process
Production of impact reports
General administrative duties
Any other tasks as directed by Fund Manager


Person Specification

Essential:

Good level of educational attainment
Excellent organisational and planning skills, with high level of accuracy
Excellent IT skills and confidence working with new technology; competent in Microsoft Word/Excel/ Access/ PowerPoint/Outlook applications, and using the internet
Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Ability to work within a small team, with a flexible, positive ‘can-do’ approach
Hard working, ambitious, self-motivated, enthusiastic and energetic
Ability to cope with a variety of challenging situations in a calm and sensitive manner
Experience of working in a customer facing role

Desirable:

Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience of assessing applications/requests
Understanding of the voluntary and community sector in Kent and Medway
Understanding of good governance
Understanding of CRM systems
Driving licence and own transport due to location of office