Grants Manager

Position description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the fight against climate change? Join Climate Group as a Grants Manager, where you’ll be at the heart of securing and managing funding that powers transformative climate action.

With a diverse range of partners from global foundations, governments, and corporations, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our mission is fully supported through effective grant management, compliance, and collaboration across our global organisation. As a key member of our Fundraising team, you’ll drive impactful partnerships and help unlock the resources needed to accelerate our path to a net-zero future.

About Climate Group 

Climate Group is an international organisation, and we want to reflect that in our staff. People who work for us, and people who apply, need to feel heard, safe, and included. That is why we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion throughout our application process and in our offices. We welcome applicants that are diverse in terms of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.

Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all. 

We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action. 

We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, Beijing, New Delhi and New York.  

About the role 

As Grants Manager, you’ll take the lead in managing Climate Group’s grants portfolio, ensuring compliance with funder and regulatory requirements while supporting the organisation’s global mission. Working at the intersection of fundraising, legal, program, and finance teams, you’ll oversee the entire grant lifecycle—from negotiating agreements and conducting due diligence to managing risks and ensuring timely, high-quality reporting.

In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with funders and project partners, driving effective collaboration and impact. You’ll also lead and mentor the Grants Management and Compliance Officer, fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities 

Managing Agreements

• Oversee grant management across our funding portfolio, ensuring compliance with funder, organisational, and regulatory requirements throughout the grant lifecycle.
• Lead the subgranting process, including drafting, negotiating, and executing subgrant Agreements with partners, ensuring alignment with funder terms. Monitor subgrant agreements throughout their lifecycle, ensuring amendments are reflected and relevant teams are informed.
• Review and negotiate funder agreements to ensure alignment with Climate Group’s interests and compliance needs and advise Finance and Fundraising teams on the appropriate funding modalities for project funding.
• Coordinate project change requests, ensuring compliance with internal processes and securing formal signoffs from external stakeholders in line with funder terms.
• Work across teams to ensure agreements meet audit requirements and reflect changes in local laws and funder terms.
• Manage and support the professional development of the Grants Management and Compliance Officer, ensuring effective communication of funder requirements and smooth project execution.
• Collaborate with the in-house legal team to review and negotiate service agreements.

Due Diligence and Compliance

• Lead and manage the grants and compliance processes across the organisation, ensuring consistent understanding and compliance. Design and deliver workshops to update staff on key processes.
• Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Governance teams to review and improve internal controls, policies, and processes related to grants and compliance.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on project partners per Climate Group’s Due Diligence Policy, defining when and at what level due diligence is required.
• Maintain and update a library of standard responses for funder due diligence, working with Operations teams to ensure key documents (finance, policies, registration) are current.
• Conduct gap analyses between funder requirements and internal policies, reviewing contractual terms from funders (Foundations, Governments, Corporates).
• Proactively identify and manage risks related to funding and project delivery, providing solutions as needed.
• Collaborate with Finance, Governance, and Legal teams to continually improve contracting checklists, processes, and policies to strengthen grant and partner compliance.

Reporting

• Maintain internal trackers and records across platforms (Salesforce), analysing trends within Climate Group’s funding portfolio.
• Coordinate funder reporting, ensuring alignment with funder requirements and internal processes. Communicate reporting needs to relevant teams and ensure reports are stored in Salesforce for audit review.
• Serve as the primary contact for funders on reporting issues, providing solutions and updates as needed.
• Manage contributions from program and finance teams to ensure accurate, compelling content for funder reports.
• Collaborate with program teams to review and process project partner reports, ensuring compliance and internal approval.

About you 

We’re looking for someone with a strong track record in grant management, compliance, and building collaborative relationships. You’ll bring strategic thinking, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex funding landscapes with confidence. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or eager to expand your expertise, your passion for climate action and commitment to compliance will drive your success in this role. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear how your skills and experience align with our mission.

We value strengths and the desire to learn, so if you meet the majority of the criteria listed below, please apply.

Essential

• Proven experience in grant management, including overseeing compliance and reporting processes.
• Solid understanding of funder relationships, due diligence, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strategic and results-driven approach.
• Excellent organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manager multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• A passion for climate action and a commitment to making a tangible impact in the field of sustainability.

Desirable

• Experience working in an international organisation or with teams across multiple geographies.
• Demonstrable experience in developing or improving organisational processes related to grants or compliance.
• Line management experience, with a focus on mentoring and supporting the professional development of others.
• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM systems for tracking and reporting purposes.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in the non-profit sector.
 

Application instructions

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