The National Lottery Community Fund

7 job(s) at The National Lottery Community Fund

The National Lottery Community Fund Swindon, Wiltshire
May 26, 2026
Full time
We are recruiting two permanent Funding Officers in the South West: one full-time and one 0.9FTE (33.5 hours per week ). Funding Officers in these roles will primarily be part of a South West regional team delivering our Reaching Communities programme, with opportunities to be involved with other programmes and aspects of the Fund s wider operations as they arise. As a Funding Officer for the National Lottery Community Fund you will be integral to supporting the organisation to deliver our strategy It Starts With Community. These roles will contribute to ensuring that vital funding reaches communities and projects who need it most in our region. As a Funding Officer you will work as part of our South West regional team, working day-to-day alongside fellow Funding Officers, supported by a Funding Manager. Across the two posts we are looking for people who will provide support across the region, with a focus on developing relationships and being a key point of contact for either Exeter & East Devon or Swindon & Wiltshire. Ideally (but not essentially) you will live in or near one of these areas and have good knowledge of the respective local area. The Funding Officer role is classed as mobile working which means you will be expected to work from home primarily and visit various locations across the region, as needed. The ability to drive and have access to a vehicle is therefore beneficial, although not essential. Responsibilities & Expectations of the Role You will assess applications for funding and manage grants using local knowledge, best practice and thematic expertise and you will harness the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making. Being responsible for supporting local people and communities, you will have a strong understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and our funding products. Being responsible for a pipeline of projects you will need to understand and respond to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback, and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. You will ensure that both grant management and application 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, support organisations to meet their grant requirements and measure their impact. You will be an active and integral member of the South West regional team, as well as the wider hub and Fund. You will contribute your skills, knowledge and expertise to a range of work and programmes as need arises. Within an organisation and sector experiencing on-going change, an agile & flexible approach to the role will be essential for success. You will represent the Fund, including at funding fairs and external meetings, creating opportunities for people to come together. You will share learning from your role with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact. You will need to work within the Fund s policies and procedures and relevant legislation, and in a way that is in line with our vision and values. We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate . The SW regional office is in Exeter. Interview details: Date: 29th & 30th June 2026 Format: Face-to-face Location: SW Regional Office, Exeter We will be hosting a briefing session on Monday 1st June, 12pm . To register for the session or for any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team. If you would like an informal conversation about the Funding Officer role, please contact the recruitment team. How to Apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (max 1,000 words) to align with the criteria below. We will use this to score your application. Essential criteria Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes. Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk. Relational skills: Ability to build, develop and promote effective relationships with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. Organisational skills: An ability to use your initiative and manage your own workload and time, meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Lived experience or working knowledge of the needs and priorities of communities in and across the SW, especially under-represented groups plus an understanding of the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Values driven and passionate about the Fund s purpose. Desirable criteria Demonstrable sound IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately. Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data. 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 City, Belfast
May 26, 2026
Full time
Are you a confident communicator who enjoys building relationships and creating engaging content for a wide range of channels? Are you passionate about the power of community organisations to improve lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity in our Communications & Engagement directorate, where you'll play a key role in delivering impactful communications focused on our Dormant Assets funding in Northern Ireland. In addition to National Lottery funding, The National Lottery Community Fund distributes funding through the Dormant Assets scheme. Dormant Assets funding in Northern Ireland supports community organisations to become more sustainable and resilient, strengthening areas such as governance, digital capability and organisational development. Background on Dormant Assets NI In addition to being a distributor of National Lottery funding, The National Lottery Community Fund distributes money released for social purpose as laid out in the Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Act 2008 and the Dormant Assets Act 2022. This legislation enables funds from dormant bank accounts and other financial products to be channelled towards good causes in the United Kingdom through an independent body called the Reclaim Fund. Funds are distributed to The National Lottery Community Fund, which in turn makes them available for good causes in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Each devolved administration issues policy directions on how these funds are to be used. The policy directions issued by the Department of Finance in September 2019 directed The National Lottery Community Fund to establish Dormant Assets NI to build capacity, resilience and sustainability in the third sector across Northern Ireland. Responsibilities Working within the Communications Strategy team, you ll lead communications activity for Dormant Assets NI. You will focus on raising awareness of the programme, engaging with organisations and sector networks, and sharing learning and impact through a range of channels. The role combines proactive communications, relationship building, and close working with Policy and Engagement colleagues to support meaningful engagement with the voluntary and community sector. Responsibilities will include: Working with the Communications team, lead on communications activity for Dormant Assets NI, including regular funding announcements and programme milestones, ensuring messages reach the right audiences through appropriate channels Building and maintaining relationships with sector bodies, networks and specialist media, working closely with colleagues across the organisation, including Policy and Engagement, to amplify awareness of Dormant Assets funding. Working closely with the Dormant Assets NI team and the NI Customer Engagement team on t he planning and delivery of grant-holder and learning events (in-person and virtual). Working with the Fund s media team, you will lead on announcements, handle dormant-assets-related press requests, and contribute to reactive communications where required. Developing impact-focused content, including case studies, newsletters, and web content to demonstrate programme outcomes and learning. Planning, writing and scheduling social media content to proactively promote Dormant Assets funding, impact and learning. Working directly with grant holders to gather stories of impact, quotes and visual content, including site visits to supported organisations. Liaising with the Department of Finance, Reclaim Fund and partners to support programme visibility, stakeholder communications, project visits and photo opportunities. Contributing to reporting and accountability requirements, including quarterly updates for the Reclaim Fund, reporting to the Department of Finance, and using internal systems and CMS tools to maintain accurate records and project summaries. About you You are a confident and engaging communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills. You enjoy building relationships and working with a wide range of people and organisations. You may already have experience working with, or communicating with, the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, or be keen to deepen your understanding of the sector and the context in which it operates in Northern Ireland. You can plan and deliver communications activity using a variety of channels and adapt your approach to suit different audiences. You are organised and proactive, with strong project management skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload. You are collaborative, approachable and motivated by supporting the work of organisations that contribute to stronger communities. Interview Details: Interview Date: 29 June 2026 Format : Virtual Location: Northern Ireland, Hybrid with office based in Belfast If you would like an informal conversation about the role specifically, please contact the recruitment team. For 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 Strong communications skills, both written and oral. Experience in delivering integrated communications activity, using a variety of channels and methods. Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders and to develop strong relationships. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. A good understanding of Northern Ireland s voluntary and community sector, public policy environment and the context in which Dormant Assets NI operates. Desirable Experience of working in or communicating with the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. An understanding of third sector networks, media and stakeholders in Northern Ireland. Experience organising both in-person and virtual external meetings and networking events. 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
May 22, 2026
Full time
The National Lottery Community Fund Climate Action Fund Decision Panel Appointments Climate Action Fund- Food Systems - Expert Panel Member Role Specification Term of Appointment: Three Years Time Commitment - 9 Days per year The National Lottery Community Fund (The Fund) wishes to recruit an external member for the Climate Action Fund Decision Panel. The Chair of the UK Funding Committee (UKFC) accordingly invites applications for the position of external member of The National Lottery Community Fund s Climate Action Fund Decision Panel. Background The Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK. It launched the Climate Action Fund in 2019 as a long-term commitment to support communities across the UK to act on climate change and involve more people in positive environmental action. Since its launch the Climate Action Fund has awarded over £182m to communities across the UK. This includes over 175 larger projects, predominantly delivered through partnership approaches and over 440 small grants that were delivered through Together for Our Planet, a funding programme in support of COP26. The programme has always had a test and learn ethos and each strand of funding has built on learning to date. In January 2026 the Climate Action Fund launched a new strand of funding - Food Systems, focusing on strengthening food systems across the UK, while reducing food insecurity for people and communities, without harming the planet. It will achieve this through supporting partnerships that can deliver long term solutions and transformational systems change. Funding will enable large and long term interventions with the capacity and time to deliver progress against their intended aims and ambitions. We will support agroecological approaches which work with nature to create resilient, sustainable and equitable food systems. Projects can apply for a minimum of £2.5 million over three years, and we expect to fund up to ten projects in the first year. More information about funding aims and criteria can be found in Annex A (attached). Through the Climate Action Fund we support projects based in all four countries of the UK and a combination of place based, cross country, regional, national and UK wide. Role Specification The Climate Action Fund is seeking a subject matter expert in food systems, who will complement our existing panel and support our work across the UK. They will have an understanding of the holistic aims we seek to address in supporting long term solutions that will have benefits for both climate, environment and nature, and to people and communities. The Climate Action Fund Decision Panel has delegated authority from the UK Funding Committee (UKFC) to make funding decisions on Climate Action Fund Programmes. The purpose of the Climate Action Fund Decision Panel is to make funding decisions, review the performance of the Climate Action Fund portfolio, and make recommendations where appropriate to UKFC. Funding decisions shall be taken in the context of the UKFC Delegation and shall undertake its duties within the framework of overall National Lottery Community Fund policy and procedures. Person Specification Knowledge, skills and experience Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the food system across the UK, with a particular focus on agroecology and long term, systemic ways to strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities. The ability and skill to contribute effectively to the development of this strand of funding and wider work of The Fund in relation to food systems, with a strong track record of achievement in this area. Ability to work on a Panel with excellent interpersonal, team working, communication and representational skills. The ability to engage and influence in relationships with stakeholders to ensure the Fund is well represented and externally impactful. Personal and operational integrity, the ability to work with people from different backgrounds, and a commitment to improving equity, diversity and inclusion. Clear understanding and commitment to building strong and connected communities, that reflect the whole of the UK. Ability to deliver operational transformation and culture improvement in a large organisation. A strong commitment to engaging communities across the UK, and factoring UK-wide perspectives into all decision making. Interview details: Date: Interviews will take place in early July with appointments confirmed by the end of July. Format: Online How to apply: Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement with a maximum of 1000 words. Your supporting statement should explain how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria below. Essential Criteria An advocate and ambassador for The Fund and a demonstrable commitment to its mission and purpose. Understanding and experience at a senior level of community organisations and track record in creating an environment where communities are connected and supported. Experience of systems change work and how that translates to community centred funding. Experience and understanding of food systems, particularly in alignment with our funding aims and the conditions required to influence and shape long term solutions that start with communities. Experience of influencing or shaping food systems policy from a community perspective. A demonstrable commitment to and experience in equity and equitable practices. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable Criteria An understanding of funding, philanthropy or public sector systems. If you are excited about the opportunity to help communities drive lasting change, we would be delighted to hear from you. 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
May 21, 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.)
The National Lottery Community Fund
May 21, 2026
Full time
The National Lottery Community Fund is the largest single source of funding for community activity in the UK, investing hundreds of millions of pounds each year across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Through National Lottery funding, Dormant Assets and third-party programmes, we support communities to shape their own futures, strengthen connections and build a more inclusive and environmentally sustainable society. As we enter the next phase of our strategy, It Starts with Community, our ambition and impact are growing. We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Executive Director (Country Portfolios), a pivotal role at the heart of the organisation with responsibility for leadership across our four country portfolios. Working through our Country Directors and alongside our Country Committees, you will oversee around £700 million of annual grant-making and provide leadership to more than 500 colleagues across the UK. You will ensure strong, consistent delivery while advancing our One Fund ambition, bringing together insight, learning and best practice to maximise impact for communities nationwide. As a member of the Executive Committee, you will help shape the Fund's strategic direction, working closely with the CEO, Board and Committees. You will also represent the organisation externally, building influential relationships and contributing to wider thinking on community-led change and the future of funding. We are looking for a strategic and collaborative systems leader who can thrive in a complex environment, lead through others and balance accountability with trust, learning and innovation. You may come from government, funding, civil society or another large, public-facing organisation. Wherever your background, you will bring significant executive leadership experience, sound judgement and the ability to build credibility quickly across a wide range of stakeholders. Above all, you will share our belief in the power of communities to strengthen society and improve lives. If you are excited by the opportunity to lead at scale and help shape the future of community funding across the UK, we would be delighted to hear from you. Closing date Friday 5th June 2026
The National Lottery Community Fund
Sep 26, 2025
Full time
We are looking for two Funding Officers to join the enthusiastic, friendly North West Region. Role one: One Full Time Funding Officer, based in the Greater Manchester team Role two: One Full Time Funding Officer, based in the Lancashire team. You will play a major role in ensuring our funding supports a wide variety of communities and places across Greater Manchester/Lancashire and the North West region. As a member of the funding team you will assess applications for funding and manage grants from our Reaching Communities and Partnerships programmes. 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. In your role you will work within the Fund s policies and procedures and the necessary legislation, in line with our vision and principles. You will gain an understanding of our vision, our commitment to equity and inclusion and our funding programmes. The role is varied and will require you to: Be responsible for your own caseload: visiting projects, liaising with grant recipients, identify and manage risks and supporting organisations to delivery their projects and measure their impact. 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. Represent the Fund within your local area, at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together. Share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations to support the Fund in maximining our impact as a grant maker. Working from home, our Manchester office and community locations, the successful candidate will live in Greater Manchester/Lancashire and will be part of the local team, led by Funding Managers, and comprised of several other Funding Officers. Travel across the region will be required. Interviews: Role one: Face to face in central Manchester Monday 20th October Role two: Face to face in Lancashire Wednesday 12th November Location: Both roles are mobile working Flexible and hybrid working Home, office and community based. If you would like to find out more about either role, there will be a joint online information session on Monday 6th October 12:30. On application, please state which role you are applying for and align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential criteria Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes. Relational skills: Ability to nurture, develop and promote effective relationships and communication with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. Analytical skills: Ability to assess a high volume of applications, make good judgements, challenge when appropriate and manage risk. Knowledge of the Greater Manchester/or Lancashire area you would be covering and their charity sectors. Desirable criteria Experience working with under-represented communities across Greater Manchester/Lancashire. Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data. Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately. An ability to manage your own workload with minimal supervision. 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
Sep 25, 2025
Full time
We are seeking a Funding Officer to join our passionate and friendly team in Northern Ireland. This permanent position is part of our Southern Team, which covers the following Council areas: Ards and North Down, Mid Ulster, Newry Mourne and Down and Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. Led by a Funding Manager and supported by four other Funding Officers, you will be responsible for the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon areas while also working flexibly across the wider local team to help meet the demands of our funding programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team delivering over £30m annually to support communities and create real impact across Northern Ireland Based primarily in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon areas, you will work from home and within local community settings. The role will also require travel to our Belfast office (around once every couple of weeks) as well as occasional visits to other parts of the Southern team area. This is a varied and rewarding role and involves assessing funding applications across our programmes, managing grants and monitoring progress and building strong relationships with key stakeholders. You will use your local knowledge and experience to help ensure funding is directed where it can make the greatest difference to places, people and communities who experience poverty, disadvantage and discrimination. Key responsibilities may include: Assessing funding applications across our programmes Managing your own caseload of grants, including liaising with grant holders, visiting projects, identifying and managing risks, and supporting organisations to deliver and evaluate their work. Understanding and responding to the different needs of communities, applicants and grant holders Providing constructive advice and feedback, supporting applicants while being confident to have challenging conversations where needed Representing the Fund by engaging with key stakeholders, including applicants, support agencies, Council staff, and by attending funding fairs and external meetings. Sharing learning from your conversations, events, project visits, reports and evaluations to help maximize our impact as a grant maker. You may come from a voluntary sector background - many of our colleagues do- but we are also very open to transferable skills from other sectors. What matters most is your ability to build relationships, use sound judgement and support communities to thrive. Interview details: Date: 9th or 13th October Format: Face to Face Location: Our Belfast Office On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below Essential Criteria: Communication skills: Strong listening, written and verbal communication with an emphasis on written communication for assessment purposes. Relational skills: Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at different levels, with colleagues, community organisations and other external agencies with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion. Analytical Skills: Ability to absorb a wide range of information including ability to analyse accounts and numerical data and to make judgement-based decisions with confidence. Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector Values Values driven and passionate about the Fund s purpose, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. An ability to use your initiative, manage your own workload and work to deadlines and a can-do attitude. Demonstrable IT skills and the ability to learn detailed processes quickly and accurately Desirable 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.)