The National Lottery Community Fund

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.)

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.)

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.)

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.)

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.)