Responsible to: Deputy Director International
Hours: Four or five days per week to suit the right candidate

Main Duties of the Role:
In furtherance of Stella Maris’ International Strategy, and to support the Deputy Director
International, the post holder will:

  • Support international partners in delivering projects and programmes in which Stella
    Maris UK is involved.
  • Raise and manage unrestricted and restricted income from a portfolio of trusts,
    foundations and other grant-giving organisations to support the activities of the Stella
    Maris network internationally.

Core Responsibilities:

  • Research and identify new charitable trusts and other grant-giving prospects that may
    fund the charity’s current and future work overseas.
  • Work with international partners to identify projects and programmes in need of
    funding in furtherance of Stella Maris UK’s international strategy.
  • Provide support to international partners to develop necessary plans or capacity to a
    point whereby projects can be submitted to funders.
  • With international partners, prepare budgets to support fundraising applications.
  • With international partners, write and submit high quality applications to potential
    funders within set deadlines.
  • Support Stella Maris branches overseas in delivering grants, especially in ensuring
    adherence to reporting requirements to funders.
  • Submit relevant monitoring and evaluation reports required by funders, ensuring high
    standards are consistently met.

Person Specification
Required Elements

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong relationships with
    external partners.
  • Ability to work with diverse audiences across different cultures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work flexibly and to use your own initiative.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks with clear attention to detail.
  • Successful track record of achieving targets and growth in trust and grant fundraising.
  • Experience of researching trust and similar funders.
  • Experience of developing budgets.
  • Experience of crafting grant applications.
  • Experience of providing detailed reports for a variety of funders/stakeholders.
  • A commitment to the values and ethos of Stella Maris.
  • A commitment to the provision of high quality service, best practice and best value in
    all aspects of the charity’s operation.

Salary and Conditions of Service

  • Salary: £38,000 per annum, pro rata.
  • Hours of work: Four or five days per week to suit the right candidate.
  • Location: Hybrid – Home & London office 1-2 days per week, with some international
    travel.
  • Leave arrangements: 28 days per annum plus bank and statutory holidays.
  • Pension: Stella Maris operates a pension scheme (up to 6% matching contributions).
    Full details, and terms and conditions of employment will be issued if an offer of
    employment is made.

Recruitment Process
If you would like to apply for this position, please send the following to:
[email protected]

  • An up-to-date CV outlining your employment history, academic and professional
    qualifications, and contact details.
  • A supporting statement (no more than 2 x A4 pages) demonstrating how you meet
    the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification and why you are
    interested in becoming the International Programmes and Grants Manager at Stella
    Maris.

Key dates

Closing date for applications 2359 hours on 3 January 2025
Short listing Monday 6 January 2025
Candidates notified of shortlisting results Wednesday 8 January 2025
1st Round of Interviews in London Monday 13 January 2025
2nd Round of Interviews (if required) Wednesday 15 January 2025

For more information and to apply, please download the candidate pack.

International Programmes and Grants Manager Candidate PackDownload