Grants Administrator

About the role

The Grants Administrator will support the smooth and effective delivery of our Partnership Grant Programmes, ensuring funding reaches community organisations using sport for social good.

• Set up application forms, guide community groups before, during and after the application.
• Assess eligibility, conduct due diligence checks, and coordinate with finance colleagues to ensure grants are processed and issued correctly.
• Support monitoring and evaluation: develop project review forms, gather impact and financial data from grantees, summarize information for Partnership Managers and funding partners.
• Help identify opportunities for grantees to connect with Sported partners.
• Support development of eligibility guidance and application communications.
• Communicate decisions to applicants and offer ongoing support.
• Provide clear, timely communication to applicants and colleagues.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate grant records across systems.

• Previous relevant experience administering grant programmes.
• Experience collecting information to monitor and evaluate impact.
• Experience using online data management systems and databases to record high volumes of data.
• Experience or understanding of the charity, voluntary and/or sport sectors.
• Understanding of the policies and procedures required to support grant applications.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent customer service and written and verbal communication skills.

• Salary of £28,000 per annum.
• 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays.
• Two additional personal days per year for wellbeing or religious observance.
• Two paid Volunteer Days each year.
• Up to five days paid study leave for self-funded training.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A confidential counselling service.
• Pension scheme.
• Monthly virtual Diversity & Inclusion Open Space.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Finance
• Location:
  
  Home-based, UK
• Working hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week
• Working arrangement:
  Full-time, permanent basis.

Monday 5th January 2026

Successful applicants notified:
Week commencing 12th January 2026

Interviews:
Week commencing Monday 19th January 2026

Webrecruit and Sported are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

Sported is a charity that delivers expertise, resources, and vital support to organisations that use sport and physical activity to make a positive impact on young people and on our communities. Our network of clubs and groups reached almost one million young people across the UK in 2023-24. Through free support, resources and funding, we help trusted local leaders lower the barriers facing the next generation, building stronger, fairer communities with the help of our team and a pool of volunteer consultants.