The Elsie Normington Foundation was established in 2013 to design and build The Haven Centre for children with learning difficulties and severe and complex needs. This centre for excellence was opened in 2023 and includes three respite suites, a café and play centre . The Foundation has a wider vision to inspire and facilitate change across the Highlands to support other groups to provide accessible spaces where children and families with severe and complex needs can connect and thrive.

We are looking for a new Team member as we look to grow our services.

The Role

This is a key role combining grants management and general administration including finance, HR and compliance tasks. You will work closely with the CEO to achieve, successful funding applications, and strong financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Grants Management

• Research, identify and prepare suitable grant and funding opportunities based on ENF business plan(s) to fulfil key objectives within the ENF strategy
• Prepare, submit and manage grant applications
• Develop funded projects including monitoring grant income and expenditure
• Maintain engagement and communication with funders, ensuring timely drawdown of funds.
• Produce funder reports in line with funding agreements

General Administration

• Maintain accurate financial records (e.g. bookkeeping, invoicing, expenses)
• Create and manage budgets and cashflow for ENF including the Haven respite suites, café and playcentre
• Prepare financial reports for Trustees and management
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, charity law and ENF policies including maintaining insurance cover.
• Lead on HR activities, including recruitment processes, grievance and disciplinary procedures
• Maintain risk registers, policies, regulatory returns and procedures

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong Microsoft Office application skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
• Confident using financial systems e.g. QuickBooks and Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Experience in grants management
• Experience of working in a charity

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive, mission-driven team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact